E-cigarette hot bending machine

Basic Technical Parameters of E-Cigarette Hot Bending Machine

1. Equipment Structure and Specifications

Model: Multi-station rotary table type / linear hot and cold press

Dimensions: Approx. 3500–5500mm (length) × 1800–2400mm (width) × 1800–2200mm (height)

Worktable Height: 900–1100mm

Number of Stations: 4–12 stations (commonly used 6/8 stations)

Suitable Mold Specifications: 100×50mm–300×200mm (compatible with e-cigarette rod/shell dimensions)

Body Material: Thick-walled steel plate welding + aging treatment

2. Hot Press System

Molding Pressure: 0.5–15T (adjustable)

Pressure Control: Servo electric cylinder/hydraulic drive, segmented pressure control

Heating Method: Upper/lower mold heating rods/infrared heating

Temperature Control Range: Room temperature–600℃ (commonly used 80–350℃, depending on materials)

Temperature Control Accuracy: ±1–±3℃

Temperature Zone Configuration: Single/multi-temperature zone independent control

Heating Module: Graphite/alloy heating blocks

3. Cooling System

Cooling Method: Water cooling/air cooling/hot-cold alternating shaping

Cooling Temperature: 10–30℃ adjustable

Cooling Water Pressure: 0.3–0.6MPa

Circulating Water Flow Rate: 80–110L/min

4. Control System

Controller: PLC + touch screen (7–12 inches)

Operation Mode: Automatic/manual/debugging

Parameter Storage: Can store over 100 sets of process formulas

Operation Cycle: Single cycle 8–25s (depending on product and station)

Safety Protection: Two-hand start, emergency stop, safety door interlock, over-temperature/over-pressure protection

5. Power and Air Source

Power Supply: AC 380V 3P 50Hz, power 15–45KW

Air Source: 0.5–0.8MPa dry compressed air

Nitrogen Optional: Purity ≥99.999%, pressure 0.2–0.4MPa (anti-oxidation)

6. Applicable Materials

PC, ABS, composite boards, fiberglass boards, rigid PET, 3D glass

II. Applicable Cases (E-Cigarette Industry)

1. E-Cigarette Rod Shell (Flat Vape/Pod Vape)

Material: PC/composite board/fiberglass board

Process: Sheet → heating softening → mold closing hot bending → cooling shaping → part discharge

Molding Effect: 3D curved surface, single/double/four-side bending, streamlined e-cigarette rod

Representative Products: Refillable pod vape exterior parts, flat vape integrated shell

2. 3D Glass E-Cigarette Rod (High-End Style)

Material: Corning/Schott/domestic ultra-thin glass (0.5–1.1mm)

Process: Glass cutting → cleaning → hot bending → polishing → strengthening → surface treatment

Features: Colorful and glossy, smooth hand feel, strong exterior texture

3. E-Cigarette Decorative Parts/Panels

Parts: Decorative strips, button panels, indicator light covers, logo plates

Material: PC/composite board

Process: Hot bending + hot stamping/texture transfer/spraying integrated molding

4. Nozzle/Mouthpiece Components (Partial Structure)

Material: Food-grade PC/ABS

Process: Hot bending + cold press shaping, radian fits the oral cavity

5. Battery Compartment/Base Structural Parts

Material: Fiberglass board/reinforced PC

Features: Lightweight, insulation, good structural strength

6. Multi-station Mass Production Case

Model: 8-station rotary hot bending machine

Production Capacity: UPH 300–600 pcs

Product: Universal flat vape shell

Yield: 95%+ (under stable process)

III. Typical Process Flow (Automatic Line)

Loading → 2. Preheating Zone → 3. Hot Bending Molding Zone → 4. Pressure Holding Zone → 5. Cooling Shaping Zone → 6. Demolding → 7. Unloading