Vision Nozzle System: Retrofit Circular Injection Molding
Vision Innovation Co., Ltd.
- 2027 Honoree in Construction & Industrial Tech
Vision Nozzle System is a retrofit injection molding system designed to solve product quality and environmental challenges caused by residual moisture and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It enables recycled plastics to be processed on existing injection molding machines without equipment replacement.
PCR, PIR, and in-process regrind contain residual moisture and VOCs. These cause bubbles, silver streaks, surface defects, and reduced mechanical properties. Changes in temperature and humidity also require repeated process adjustments and additional drying, increasing production time, electricity consumption, and carbon emissions.
The system removes residual moisture and VOCs immediately before mold filling. AI-based process control, autonomous material blending, and dryer optimization stabilize production while maintaining compatibility with existing equipment.
Field PoC and certified testing increased PCR utilization from 5% to 30% while maintaining virgin-level tensile and impact strength. Defects decreased from 4.7% to 1.1%, electricity consumption was reduced by 75.9%, and benzene and formaldehyde emissions decreased by 42% and 59%, respectively.