E-cigarette hot bending machine

Basic Technical Parameters of E-Cigarette Hot Bending Machine

1. Equipment Structure and Specifications

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

External 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)

Applicable Mold Specifications: 100×50mm–300×200mm (adaptable to the size of e-cigarette rods / housings)

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 80–350℃, depending on materials)

Temperature Control Accuracy: ±1–±3℃

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

Heating Module: Graphite / alloy heating block

3. Cooling System

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

Cooling Temperature: 10–30℃ adjustable

Cooling Water Pressure: 0.3–0.6MPa

Circulating Water Flow: 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 Plate, Fiberglass Plate, Rigid PET, 3D Glass

II. Applicable Cases (E-Cigarette Industry)

1. Rod Housings (Flat Vape / Pod Vape)

Materials: PC / Composite Plate / Fiberglass Plate

Process: Sheet → Heating and Softening → Mold Closing and Hot Bending → Cooling and Shaping → Unloading

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

Representative Products: Appearance parts of refillable pod vapes, integrated housings of flat vapes

2. 3D Glass Rods (High-end Models)

Materials: 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 touch, strong appearance texture

3. E-Cigarette Decorative Parts / Panels

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

Materials: PC / Composite Plate

Process: Hot Bending + Hot Stamping / Texture Transfer / Spray Molding

4. Mouthpiece / Nozzle Components (Partial Structures)

Materials: Food-grade PC/ABS

Process: Hot Bending + Cold Press Shaping, radian fits the oral cavity

5. Battery Compartment / Base Structural Parts

Materials: Fiberglass Plate / Reinforced PC

Features: Lightweight, insulating, good structural strength

6. Multi-station Mass Production Case

Machine Type: 8-station rotary hot bending machine

Production Capacity: UPH 300–600 pcs

Product: General flat vape housing

Yield Rate: 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 and Shaping Zone → 6. Demolding → 7. Unloading