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.

Defacto, Zhafir ranges have revolutionized the price level of electrical solutions and made them affordable for many processors in Europe in the first place. The same applies to running costs: with proven energy savings in the higher double-digit range, energy efficiency is one of the standard benefits of the Zhafir brand. At K2022, the sales team aims to convince international professionals of further benefits of their electrical technology to the point.

With its Zhafir series, Haitian International continues to provide one of the most comprehensive product families of electric injection molding machines on the market. With clamping forces from 400 to 33,000 kN and application-specific solutions from all-electric to hybrid. From “small” dynamic high-speed machines to large – yet affordable – electric injection units. Zhafir machines operate very precisely and extremely energy-efficient with up to 70% compared to traditional drive concepts.

At K 2022, Zhafir will present its wide range of applications by means of three exhibits, most of them with automation. All exhibits will be live connected with 2 MES each. One of these is the MES from ICON s.r.l., Italy – Haitian International Germany’s cooperation partner for the European market. The free process monitoring system “Go Factory 2.0” from Haitian Smart Solutions, currently available for the Chinese market, will also be presented.

Zhafir Zeres Multi – European premiere as R version

The electric Zeres series as a multi-component solution, to be experienced in Europe for the first time as an R version. Highlights: small footprint, high flexibility for automation integration, easy access to mold area, adaptable for 1K or 2K.

Live application of the Zeres Multi:

A ZE3000M-830-R430 produces a tape measure housing on a 4+4 index plate made of ABS/TPE.

TPE from K-D. Feddersen , the ABS is provided to INEOS Styrolutions. Their recycled specialty ABS copolymer “Novodur ECO” is also making its debut at the K show.

The components will be demolded using a Hilectro V1100ID from Haitian Smart Solutions.

Zhafir Zeres Medical – for clean production

The successful Zeres with certified medical package is increasingly in demand for clean applications. Designed to meet the industry’s high production standards, the medical version brings a whole bundle of turnkey solutions for clean production to the table. Thanks to integrated hydraulics, it is ideally suited for molds with core pulls.

Live application of the Zeres Medical:

Zhafir Jenius Series – the hybrid two-platen solution

With clamping forces ranging from 3,600 to 33,000 kN, the space-saving Jenius Series represents a wide range of clamping forces and broad application versatility. The Jenius was developed to meet the specific quality requirements of, for example, white goods or the automotive industry. With excellent stability, higher efficiency and high ROI.

Live application of the Jenius:

The molded part is removed using a Success 33 from Sepro. MOL supplies the PP GF 30 regranulate and recycles the produced parts on site for further use. Material handling and cooling are provided by Piovan.

Haitian International at K 2022: Hall 15 / Stand A57

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

The medical market is exceptional in every respect, and it is changing rapidly. Hardly any other industry has gained such dynamic in recent times and has come under dramatic pressure – economically, logistically, in terms of delivery times – and not just since Corona. Reliability and consistency are extremely important right now, because the greatest possible efficiency and customized quality are the top priorities in this highly sensitive and highly stressed industry. Optimally designed for the required quality and productivity, cleanliness and precision. Technology to the point.

The medical package at a glance:

• Stainless steel hopper
• Linear guides for moving platen
• Stainless steel cover around the moving platen
• Side sealing plate with mesh openings
• Raised machine bed for better cleaning
• Stainless steel protective cover besides the ejection area
• Antistatic painting

The all-electric Venus Series combines system solutions for almost all medical application areas, from complex high-end applications in the small Series range to so-called “high volumes” with high cavities. From simple laminar flow box equipment to production in clean room environments. The Zeres Series is also becoming increasingly popular with our customers with medical applications. With its integrated hydraulics, the Zeres is optimal for molds with core pulls. It is mostly used when production takes place in the clean room.

Through cleanliness, documentation and precision, the Venus and Zeres “medical” Series not only meet the industry’s high production standards and strict regulations. Rather, the two Zhafir series bring a whole bundle of turnkey cleanroom solutions to the table and guarantee a fast time-to-market for their product. Because time is what counts these days!

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No contact of the moving plate with the grease-free tie bars. Stainless steel protective cover around the moving platen prevents linear flow at the toggle.

Sealing plates to divert laminar flows without turbulence.

Live at Chinaplas 2021

Zhafir Venus Series: „YOU ONLY GET AHEAD IF YOU TAKE ACTION“

Success in seven years, by being brave and following through: from contract work to project management – a portrait of BKW.

BKW Kunststoff GmbH is an innovative company based in Selb in Upper Franconia (Oberfranken), Germany. This plastics specialist has established itself in its seven-year existence as a project partner and piece-work injection-molding company for the most exacting of industries by offering top quality in both products and services. Its team philosophy is based on maximum flexibility in meeting the customer’s demands. Absolute customer satisfaction is the declared aim and the demands that BKW places on itself are clearly defined: “We want to deliver to our customers exactly what they want – and with speed and flexibility.” 

The Bavarian plastics factory was founded by managing directors Hans Elsner and Franz Poschenrieder at a time when the market “was anything but good”. Both men are from the plastics industry and so they already came with plenty of experience behind them. And both of them, to this very day, are very down-to-earth people. They are hands-on types with brains and a clear plan, open and likeable people, uncomplicated. In early 2008 they took over an abandoned injection plant in Selb, Upper Franconia, the venerable and world-renowned porcelain-manufacturing town – not a bad place for ambitious plans, located right on the border with the Czech Republic. They found themselves with 30 injection-molding machines, mostly small ones, all of which first had to be put back into operation. A perfect start looks rather different. Yet despite this, it could have been worse. “We rolled up our sleeves and injected new life into the whole operation. Of those 30 relics, 20 machines are now running smoothly again and the rest have been either replaced or refurbished”, says Franz Poschenrieder. His words resonate with pride. They were never discouraged and stayed consistently on track, moving straight ahead without any fuss or fanfare. At first, they were still unnoticed and undiscovered by the big names in the industry. “If you want to get into the market looking professional, you have to invest. In every respect”, he says laconically and with a shrug of his shoulders. By this he means, of course, money. But he also means blood, sweat and tears, and passion. In starting up the company, they invested every minute of their time, getting down to work during the day, and sleeping at night on camp beds right next to the machines. They got things up and running right from scratch. “You only get ahead if you take action”, says Hans Elsner firmly. This seems to be BKW’s motto, in every respect. So far this young company has invested almost two million euros. In central materials supply and drying alone, they have put in well over 300,000 euros. It’s been worth it, for the whole region too.

Production on second VEII1500 : Standard part for playmobil

Today the company has 48 employees, 15 of them in engineering and 5 in quality control. The fleet of machines has also grown handsomely in size and has proven to pack a punch in terms of both output and quality. Currently there are 38 injection-molding machines from 25 to 4,000 kN, four of which are all-electric Zhafir Venus Series machines of 1,500 and 2,300 kN. Most of them have 3-axis or 6-axis extraction. “Our customers are extremely demanding. They require deliveries to be on time and without interruptions”, says Hans Elsner, and he is not referring only to their customers from the automotive industry, all of whom are T1 suppliers for luxury-class vehicles. Despite the success, he remains modest. BKW enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry; low-cost production and high efficiency are their trademarks. Certainly the team is very competitive in terms of price too. “We use the global market in order to stay attractive price-wise,” adds Franz Poschenrieder. “That’s the only way we can offer all-round benefits.”

Their high degree of professional competence allows them to offer a one-stop service: product development, new project implementation, mold planning, mold design, and procurement. Plus, of course, serial manufacturing of plastic parts both single component and multi-component. One production focus is on long-flowing parts, such as light strips in car interiors, for example, with surfaces that are extremely uniform. Here, they cover not only all current standard materials in their applications but also in-demand extras such as a special compound of TPE and POM that adheres without mechanical undercutting. Poschenrieder says: “Injection molding isn’t magic. Lots of people do it. If you have a high-quality form and a solid and reliable injection-molding machine it’s not very difficult to produce a good plastic part.” And that’s what they do, and in no small measure. BKW produces and delivers around four to five million parts every month.

Franz Poschenrieder in front of a Venus II with 1500 kN, producing a part for Playmobil

Their annual turnover is around 5 million euros, with exports accounting for 10 per cent. Almost half of the turnover is generated in the toy industry, supplying Playmobil, among others. Another 30% comes from the automotive industry: exteriors, interiors, lighting. They generate the rest from beverage packaging and contracts of all kinds. “We don’t commit ourselves or focus on one particular industry”, both of them say. “We accept whatever suits us and our machine fleet.” Sounds simple and pragmatic, and that’s also how they want to keep operating, says Franz Poschenrieder. “You can make things too complicated. Or you can call them standard right from the outset. Take for example the injection-molding machine. It just has to serve its purpose. So, in our opinion, many of today’s options should be standard. At no extra cost. Just like it is with Haitian and Zhafir, who are already moving in the right direction.” Hans Elsner nods in assent. He too feels confident about Haitian and Zhafir machines, especially the all-electric machines, about which he is particularly enthusiastic. They already have eight of them, including four of Zhafir’s Venus series. One was added recently. The trend at BKW is clearly towards electric machines. Hans Elsner gives the essential reason for this: “Precision and energy consumption. With the two smaller Venus machines we measured just 1.8 kW over a 10-hour cycle. And that’s with extremely high precision!” In addition, there is no cooling for the oil with all-electric machines. “The maintenance and energy costs for this peripheral equipment should not be underestimated. We, at any rate, want to reduce this whole periphery”, he adds.

Franz Poschenrieder also evaluates the switch to electric machine solutions objectively and pragmatically, and he sees their decision in favour of Zhafir as a logical consequence. Proximity to the plant at Ebermannsdorf, short travel routes, and rapid reaction times, all of this, plain and simple, is what has convinced them, he says. “We got our first Venus machine in 2012 shortly after having visited Haitian International just out of curiosity at the Fakuma Show”, says Hans Elsner. After that, we just asked around in the market a bit. “The references were all positive, and now we also know why.

The team in Ebermannsdorf is very open-minded and their competence is without question. They know what they’re doing.” Hans Elsner nods approvingly. And both are also in agreement when it comes to service and customer support. “They are very open, it’s true. But also brave. They prove that with what they’re doing.” He values their flexibility, the short coordination times, and the flat command structures. Overall communication is rated as being always constructive and uncomplicated. “We like that very much”, he says. “It’s very close to our own philosophy as well.”