Reliability is worth its weight in gold, especially in difficult times. Haitian machines stand for an excellent price-performance ratio, fast availability and energy-efficient solutions to the point.

1. Frugal innovation

New developments and product innovations are strictly based on customer requirements in the respective context of use. No “over-engineering” of our machines. Consistent cost structures with continuous increase in efficiency and performance. Our R&D department employs over 500 engineers worldwide.

2. Low acquisition costs

Our machines are manufactured by us in state-of-the-art factories and high volumes. Our manufacturing power and over 50 years of experience in machine manufacturing allow us to offer moderate pricing with high quality, giving you clear price advantages for each series and model.

3. Optimization of your cost structures

Not only the low purchase prices of our machines result in significantly reduced machine hourly rates. Further cost savings result among others from

–  high uptime & availability (24/7) thanks to reliable technology,
–  high flexibility with the shortest set-up times in mold changeover,
–  and low follow-up costs (energy, maintenance, service).

4. Reliable machines

All core components of the Haitian and Zhafir series are manufactured within the Haitian Group according to international standards. Stringent in-house manufacturing ensures technical consistency and the machines’ high efficiency and reliability in 24/7 mode.

5. Fast availability

The Haitian Group has a global footprint with decentralized assembly and manufacturing plants and more than 60 partners for service & support. This means short, direct delivery routes, a large number of stock machines from 400-10.800 kN and unusually fast commissioning of machines, peripherals and spare parts

6. Minimum energy consumption

Since 2007, our servo drives, also developed and manufactured in-house, have been installed as standard in all our series. Since their initial introduction, the drive concepts designed for high energy efficiency have been continuously optimized and improved, resulting in energy savings of up to 70% compared to traditional drive concepts.
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7. Wide range of applications

With our two brands Haitian Plastics Machinery (servo-hydraulic solutions) and Zhafir Plastics Machinery (electric solutions) we serve over 95% of all industrial applications. Whether all-electric precision, fast cycle variants, two-platen solutions or multi-component solutions. In a clamping force range from 400 – 88,000 kN (up to 33,000 kN electric), we deliver modular concepts for almost any requirement.

8. Open integration

Smart technologies allow system-based networking and control of machines including peripherals in all conceivable manufacturing processes. Open system platforms based on OPC UA guarantee full connectivity and free choice of integration partners.

9. Individual trainings

Training on our machines here in Ebermannsdorf is always free of charge. In addition, our application center in Ebermannsdorf is available for project-related training.

10. Haitian as Turnkey Solution Partner

Continuous development and market adaptation of the Haitian Group. High value-added depth and know-how delivers technology “from a single source”. Especially in future-oriented topics such as Industry 4.0 and digitization. Nevertheless, free choice of upstream and downstream integration partners.

Smart technology. Flexible integration. Sustainable solutions. The 5th generation of injection molding machines from Haitian and Zhafir sets new standards.

The ideal of future-proof plastics processing combines quality and efficiency for sustainable solutions. Digital intelligence is the key to achieving this. Engineers and IT experts throughout the Haitian Group are working continuously to improve the core technology platform of our injection molding machines to meet these customer needs. The new generation of machines from Haitian and Zhafir combines numerous innovations at the highest level, paving the way for a new stage in intelligent and connected manufacturing.

At Chinaplas 2023 in Shenzhen from April 17 to 20, the complete 5th generation machine family – the VE5, ZE5, MA5 and JU5 – is presented to the trade for the first time.

Smart Technology

Generation 5 intelligence marks a new level of excellence. Through the use of AI algorithms and the latest sensor technology, we are achieving intelligent optimization of production processes and giving our machines the ability to self-recognize, self-adapt, self-decide and self-reconstruct.

What’s more, the G5 offers many of these smart features as standard equipment.

Smart features as standard

HT Energy 2.0
Intelligent Energy Management 2.0 as standard. Display and management refinement of energy consumption. Establishment of an energy-saving ecosystem.

HT Clamp 2.0
Intelligent opening and closing 2.0 as standard. Self-learning algorithm for precise mold movements.

HT Lubricate
Intelligent lubrication as standard. Multi-data algorithm for intelligent lubrication control and intelligent setting of lubrication parameters.

HT Analysis
Intelligent diagnostics and support. 2D code alarm and online help.

Flexible Integration

The intelligent Injection Molding Machine Generation 5 is equipped with a wide range of flexible integration functions as standard. Open interfaces support efficient connection with peripherals, automation units, etc.

With upstream and downstream data from the industrial value chain, an integrative production ecosystem is created that generates extensive information benefits for plastics processors. From plant status and production schedule, process control and quality traceability to full life cycle management including energy consumption, decision analysis, etc.

Sustainable Solutions

As one of the market leaders in the plastic injection molding machine industry, Haitian International sets clear priorities in fulfilling its social responsibility, protecting the environment, and conserving resources through research & development.

We continuously develop energy-saving and consumption-reducing technologies, promote upgrades of energy-saving equipment, reduce carbon emissions, and provide technological innovations and efficient solutions for degradable and recyclable materials.

Efficient competitive advantages

With our years of experience and smart innovations, we work to further reduce our customers’ operating costs, thereby increasing their production efficiency. Moderate acquisition costs for Haitian and Zhafir machines also remain among our core criteria. This will continue to be the case in the future. State-of-the-art production plants around the world, in-house manufacturing of core components, R&D in close cooperation with Haitian Drives Systems and Haitian Smart Solutions: Haitian International stands for affordable innovations and turnkey solutions from a single source.

Haitian International at Chinaplas 2023
Hall 12, 12G31

There is no doubt that the digital transformation towards Industry 4.0 will not stop at small and medium-sized enterprises. Rather, the topic should become the basis of future business strategies if SMEs want to remain competitive in the future. Nevertheless, many SMEs are hesitant about digitizing their workflows and production processes, for example, for reasons of time and cost. A strategic partnership between Haitian International and ICON s.r.l. now offers standardized and affordable MES solutions specifically for plastics processing SMEs, training included.

More efficiency through lean structures, sustainable cost reduction, increased competitiveness, resilience in uncertain times – there are many good reasons for small and medium-sized companies to devote themselves to the transformation processes and options of digitalization at full speed. MES solutions are quickly becoming the focus of technical design and planning, because MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems) can be used to collect, store, visualize and analyze a wide range of process and performance data. Many process parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, etc. can also be controlled via MES. The advantages of MES-optimized processes are as numerous as they are varied, and not only in production. Greater transparency and flexibility in planning, an overview of inventories in real time, or simply fewer human or manual errors (in data entry, for example) are further logical advantages of stringent operational digitization. Nevertheless, digitization in the German SME sector is bumpy and stalled. What are the reasons for this?

According to IT experts, the three main factors are: lack of expertise in the companies, lack of resources (personnel, time) and, last but not least, perceived imponderables in the question of costs. In addition, customer surveys and market studies have shown that services such as software customization, training and after-sales in particular are critical points. Added to this are the growing complexity of IT infrastructures and the threat of cyber attacks.

As a result, MES solutions have so far been used primarily by large companies, while mid-sized companies all too often find themselves overwhelmed by the complexity of the issue. “Even though the benefits of digital transformation obviously outweigh the risks, the challenges that need to be overcome remain daunting and are simply out of their league for many of our small and medium-sized processors,” reports Niels Herz, Sales Manager at Haitian International Germany. Regardless of company size and staffing, they need to be well informed and equipped with the necessary resources or expertise to master an implementation during ongoing operations. Data protection and security regulations are another issue, but above all, the significant investments in technology, hardware, software and personnel are obstacles that deter many business owners. Without question, the cost of digital transformation can be a significant burden for small and medium-sized enterprises, discouraging them from adopting Industry 4.0 technologies such as MES. Concerns about culture change and loss of meaning can also create significant resistance to digital transformation among employees and managers.

Digital turnaround for SMEs?

Things are different in the Far East, and not just culturally. In China in particular, digitization is advancing rapidly. In the process, the Haitian Group, one of the leading business enterprises in the Middle Kingdom, has established itself as an innovation leader and has now created Haitian Smart Solutions, a highly specialized division for digital turnkey solutions. In response to the global digitalization backlog, the Smart Solutions specialists have created “Go Factory”, a free standard, streamlined monitoring tool for monitoring and optimizing manufacturing processes. Apart from this, comprehensive MES solutions and cloud systems from Haitian Smart Solutions have also long been part of the standard and are already widely used there in smart factories. Valuable best-practice know-how, therefore, with which two strategic partners have recently developed a cost-effective and optimized MES solution for Europe’s SMEs: Haitian MM Italy s.r.l., Haitian’s long-standing sales partner for plastics processors in Italy, and ICON s.r.l, an innovative IT provider and system developer focusing on MES. The goal was to develop production asset management software at an attractive price, virtually from plastics experts for plastics experts. The result is a simple flexible software that enables dynamic and constant communication between all production processes. Production managers receive comprehensive information in real time, which helps them to avoid production errors, waste of resources and unnecessary manual interventions.

In general, all machines can be connected, even those that are not 4.0-enabled. “The first step is to remotely install MES ICON on a virtual machine on a customer server; then we proceed to connect the machines to MES ICON; the machines that can be connected to MES ICON are both the 4.0-capable ones (e.g. with OPC-UA, MODBUS, etc. protocols) and the non-4.0-capable ones, which in this case require the hardware of the WBOX (or WEBOX) module,” explains Maurizio Zanni, General Manager at ICON.

In addition, ICON offers external system training for all players involved in the production process.

According to the manufacturer, more than 400 medium-sized companies have already opted for ICON’s MES solution and “finally tackled” the topic of digitalization.