Product Descriptions
General Overview - Product Positioning of the BOY 60 E VV
The BOY 60 E VV is positioned at the top end of Dr. BOY's insert molding machine range, featuring a four tie-bar clamping unit and high clamping force. Unlike small and mid-tonnage insert machines, it is specifically designed for the safe production of large insert parts, multi-cavity molds, and applications requiring high shot volumes.
The design philosophy focuses on maximum accessibility, high ergonomics, and automation compatibility despite a compact footprint. The fixed lower platen concept makes the BOY 60 E VV suitable for manual, semi-automatic, and fully automated insert molding operations.
Fixed Lower Platen Concept - Process Reliability for Large Insert Parts
The key distinguishing feature of the BOY 60 E VV is its fixed lower platen structure. This design ensures:
- Insert positions remain unchanged during mold closing
- Safe placement of large and heavy inserts
- Easy synchronization with automation systems
- High positional accuracy even with heavy part weights
This structure provides a significant quality advantage, particularly in applications where metal, plastic, or pre-assembled subcomponents are placed into the mold.
Clamping Unit - 600 kN Four Tie-Bar Design
The BOY 60 E VV features the largest four tie-bar clamping unit within the Dr. BOY insert molding portfolio, allowing stable operation of large and multi-cavity molds.
Clamping unit technical data:
- Clamping force: 600 kN
- Tie-bar spacing (horizontal × vertical): 360 × 335 mm
- Maximum daylight between platens: 550 mm
- Maximum adjustable mold opening stroke: 300 mm
- Minimum mold height: 250 mm
- Maximum mold weight on moving platen: 400 kg
- Mold opening force: 38 kN
- Mold closing force: 24.4 kN
- Maximum ejector stroke: 80 mm (optional 130 mm)
- Ejector forward / return force: 20.4 / 13.5 kN
These values enable safe and stable processing of heavy and complex insert molds.
Injection Unit - SP 215 Thermoplastic Injection Platform
The BOY 60 E VV is equipped with the SP 215 injection unit for processing thermoplastic materials. Multiple screw diameter options provide a high degree of application flexibility.
Available screw diameters:
- 28 mm
- 32 mm
- 38 mm
- 42 mm
Injection unit technical data:
- Screw L/D ratios: 22.7 / 20 / 16.7 / 15
- Maximum theoretical stroke volume:
- 76.9 cm³
- 100.5 cm³
- 141.8 cm³
- 173.2 cm³
- Maximum theoretical shot weight (PS):
- 70.0 g
- 91.4 g
- 129.0 g
- 157.6 g
- Injection force: 172 kN
- Theoretical injection rate: 84 - 189 g/s
- Maximum specific injection pressure: 2798 - 1244 bar
- Maximum screw stroke: 125 mm
- Nozzle contact force: 66 kN
- Nozzle retraction stroke: 215 mm
- Screw torque: 390 / 490 Nm
- Screw speed: 410 / 325 rpm, continuously adjustable
- Screw recovery force: 29.7 kN
- Heating power (nozzle + barrel): 7700 W
These numerical values ensure stable filling and repeatable processing for both high-volume parts and multi-cavity insert molds.
Servo Motor Pump Drive and Energy Efficiency
The BOY 60 E VV operates with a high-efficiency servo motor pump drive system. This system ensures:
- Hydraulic power is generated only when required
- Idle energy losses are minimized
- Reduced noise levels
- Significantly lower energy consumption compared to conventional hydraulic systems
An optional EconPlast plasticizing unit can be selected to create a wear-resistant and energy-efficient production setup.
Ergonomics and Operator-Friendly Design
The machine is equipped with ergonomic features specifically tailored for insert molding applications:
- Ergonomic working table height of 975 mm
- Easy access to the mold area from all four sides
- Ideal working distance for manual insert placement
- Reduced operator fatigue during long production runs
These features provide a clear advantage, particularly in semi-automatic production environments.
Automation and Cellular Manufacturing Compatibility
The BOY 60 E VV offers a large and unobstructed machine table for automation integration:
- 6-axis robot integration
- Y-table systems
- Conveyor and handling solutions
- Multi-component (2K) injection units
- Inline production cells
Direct robot mounting on the machine table helps optimize overall factory layout and floor space.
Control System and Process Management
The BOY 60 E VV is equipped with the Procan ALPHA control system, offering:
- 8-stage injection speed control
- 8-stage holding pressure control
- Closed-loop injection and back-pressure control
- Injection compression (coining) and breathing functions
- Integrated mold degassing process control
This control architecture ensures high safety and process stability in insert molding operations.
General Technical Data and Dimensions
General technical data:
- Installed drive power: 11 kW
- Total installed power: 18.7 kW (400 V)
- EUROMAP 6 dry cycle time: 1.9 s (252 mm stroke)
- Hydraulic system pressure: 195 bar
- Oil tank capacity: 200 liters
Machine dimensions and weight:
- Dimensions (L × W × H): 2902 × 1106 × 3136-3436 mm
- Footprint: 3.21 m²
- Net weight (without oil): 2520 kg
- Gross weight: 2620 - 2940 kg
Application Areas
The BOY 60 E VV is widely used in the following applications:
- Large technical insert parts
- Electrical and electronic housings
- Automotive supplier components
- Multi-cavity industrial parts
- Overmolding and multi-component injection molding
- Specialized hotmelt and MIM applications
Conclusion - Why Choose the BOY 60 E VV?
The BOY 60 E VV injection molding machine provides a premium production platform for large insert molding applications with its high clamping force, wide shot volume range, fixed lower platen concept, and advanced automation compatibility. Its energy-efficient servo drive system, ergonomic design, and powerful injection unit ensure long-term process reliability in both manual and fully automated production.
For manufacturing large, heavy, and precision insert parts that demand high repeatability and consistent quality, the BOY 60 E VV represents Dr. BOY's engineering expertise at the highest level.
