Last updated 23rd January 2002

To allow you to simulate the effects of Powermiser technology on your moulding machines we have produced an 'Applet' which you should see below.
If your browser security settings don't permit the use of Applets you will need to change them. Applets cannot 'see' your file-system and are perfectly safe to use.
To use the simulator you first need to configure the 'Machine Details' and 'Motor Details' to reflect your machine specifications.
You then need to configure your 'Site Details' to reflect the number of hours your machine operates and your electricity tariffs.
Finally, you need to set up the 'Job Details' to indicate how the machine is being used. Please note that the 'Shot Size..' entry is a relative indication of how big the shot is compared to the machines maximum capability.
As an example a lawn mower grass box might be considered a large shot. If it were moulded on a 400 tonne machine with a standard capacity injection unit it would indeed be a large shot.
However, if it were being moulded on an 850 or a 1000 tonne press it would be classed as a medium or even a small shot.
The easiest way to judge this parameter is to look at how far the screw pointer comes back during 'dosing'. Typically it will come back about halfway indicating a medium sized shot.
A very important consideration for determining the savings potential is wall-thickness. The explanation behind this is presented on the How it Works page. Set this parameter to reflect the size of the thickest section of the moulded component.
With all the details configured it simply remains a matter of clicking the 'Run Simulation' button to make the projections.
Please note the 'Virtual Powermiser' simulation is meant as a guide to what could be possible for your machine(s). It is not meant as a substitute for a detailed site survey.