Small Desktop Injection Molding Machine Options

Small desktop injection molding automation typically applies to machines with clamping forces ranging from 30 tf to approximately 150 ton. Yushin's Servo Picker (YD-0310) and HOP Five are specifically engineered for this range. For micromolding applications, the SXC series handles cells down to 20 ton, while the SX-41 side-entry robot is suited for 80–120 tf presses.

A servo picker, like Yushin's YD-0310, uses AC servo motors on all three axes for precise, programmable motion control. Unlike pneumatic sprue pickers such as the HOP Five which use air cylinders for simple swing motion, servo pickers offer adjustable speed profiles, better repeatability, quieter operation, lower compressed-air consumption, and compatibility with full take-out robot controller ecosystems.

The SXC-HSY, SXC-HS, and SXC series are purpose-built for micromolding. These super-high-speed side-entry robots handle extremely small and delicate micro-molded parts with minimal cycle times. They are sized for tight cell layouts typical of 20–200 ton micromolding programs and are commonly used in medical micro-disposables, electronic connectors, and precision optical micro-components.

Yes. The OB7 Collaborative Robot from Yushin America is compatible with IMMs from 30 tf to 1500 tf and requires no fixed safety fencing under an appropriate risk assessment. Its teach-by-demonstration programming makes it accessible for operator-tier setup. It is ideal for insert-load stations, gate-trim operations, secondary assembly, and end-of-line pack-out adjacent to small molding cells.

Yes. The SX-41 High-Speed Side-Entry Robot is ISO Class 6 compliant per ISO 14644-1, features sealed bearings, FDA-grade lubricants, and a minimal-particulate motion profile. It can be configured for ISO Class 7 and 8 cells. The SXC series is also used in medical micro-molding environments. These robots are suited for syringe, IV component, diagnostic disposable, and optical part production.

Small IMM cells commonly pair take-out robots with sprue separators, runner grinders, inline vision inspection stations, gate-cut stations, and downstream conveyors. For lights-out operation, the PA Series Compact Palletizing Robot integrates downstream of take-out robots to handle end-of-line palletizing. The OB7 cobot can also be deployed for pack-out, kitting, and quality inspection adjacent to the molding cell.