For three decades KEBO AG has designed and manufactured
high performance injection moulds for the highest outputs
of plastic products for the medical, pharmaceutical, labora-
tory and cosmetic industries. This experience is mirrored in
the packaging sector for thin wall products, IML and closures.
A core principle of the company is to operate and display
a high level of professionalism and competence to both
customers and suppliers.
Rundbuckstrasse 12
CH-8212 Neuhausen am Rheinfall
Switzerland
Injection mould technology
Our in house production capability is constantly updated to
maintain the highest standards. In addition we support a lean
organisation structure for the benefit of our customers.
We support our customers on a local basis and have an
excellent network with collegues in the plastics industry
worldwide.
telephone +41 (0) 52 674 14 14
fax +41 (0) 52 674 14 00
e-mail info@kebo.com
web www.kebo.com
 Seit über drei Jahrzehnten stellt die KEBO
AG in höchster Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit
innovative Hochleistungs-Spritzgiess-
formen her, die für die Produktion von
Medizinal-, Labor-, Pharmaprodukten,
Verschlüssen und Verpackungen, IML ein-
gesetzt werden.
Seit über drei Jahrzehnten stellt die KEBO
AG in höchster Qualität und Zuverlässigkeit
innovative Hochleistungs-Spritzgiess-
formen her, die für die Produktion von
Medizinal-, Labor-, Pharmaprodukten,
Verschlüssen und Verpackungen, IML ein-
gesetzt werden.

Wir unterhalten eine hohe Fertigungstiefe,
verfügen über moderne Produktionsmittel
und eine schlanke Organisationsstruktur.
Eine gut ausgebildete und motivierte
Mitarbeiterschaft ist das eigentliche Kapital
von KEBO AG.
Wir unterhalten eine hohe Fertigungstiefe,
verfügen über moderne Produktionsmittel
und eine schlanke Organisationsstruktur.
Eine gut ausgebildete und motivierte
Mitarbeiterschaft ist das eigentliche Kapital
von KEBO AG.

Wir unterstützen unsere Kunden direkt vor Wir unterstützen unsere Kunden direkt vor
Ort und verfügen über ein umfassendes Ort und verfügen über ein umfassendes
Netzwerk im ganzen Spritzgiessprozess. Netzwerk im ganzen Spritzgiessprozess.

Our strengths Our partnership

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• High performance injection moulds with1 a large number 04.01.12 14:4
• Well equipped technology center enables detailed
of cavities and stack moulds process analysis

• C
 lean room compatible,a stable process and long • Comprehensive support and after sales service,
product durability worldwide

• M
 odular and compact designs, reliable 100 % inter-
changeability of the mould and hotrunner components
• W
 ell thought out mould concepts, in house designed
and built hot runner technology, high level of production
capability
• Well qualified and reliable project managers guaran-
tee comprehensive consultancy in the concept phase
and perfect coordination throughout the project
• Co-operation based on partnership ensures an
impressive return on investment

Our guarantee
• Private owned company since 1979
with worldwide references

• Decades of experience in the com-

plete injection moulding process

• Reliable data chain management

with an integrated system, complete
documentation at all stages of
manu facture

• Complete service from initial con-

sultation, engineering design
through to mould and process
validation

• Mould with CE conformity marking

Reduction of moulded part cost
In order to reduce moulded part cost,
an optimal mould design is crucial. Here
is an example of how to reduce the cool-
ing time by 40% and improve moulded
part quality by means of an optimal
mould and gating design (picture 1).

This pharmaceutic spray head, which de-

mands high precision and optical qual-
ity, has been traditionally injected later-
ally by means of a semi hot runner with
2 gates. KEBO has now manufactured
a full hot runner injection mould, where
the part can be injected by means of a
lateral full hot runner system developed
by KEBO. This provides a better process
control as well as higher productivity.
Due to the elimination of the sprue and Picture 1
runner the cycle time is significantly re-
duced.
Semi-hot runner vs. Full-hot runner
The direct savings potential is clearly
displayed in the cost comparison chart.
The slides are operated through slid-
ing blocks which in turn are moved by
hydraulic cylinders, this reduces the risk
of contamination in the shut off areas as
well as eliminating the need of angle pin
slide actuation.

Our philosophy is to work closely with

our customers to find the best solutions
for their problem.

Picture 2

- conformity in mould making

In the mould making industry the issue
of CE marking obligation is being con-
tinually discussed and challenged. De-
pending on the interpretation of the
machine guidelines 2006/42/EC, the in-
jection mould is defined as “interchange-
able equipment“ and thus would be
subject to CE marking.
Because safety is of great importance to
KEBO AG we offer our customers CE
marking on our injection moulds (inter-
changeable equipment).
High Performance moulds – taken to the limit
In all plastic processing industries –
Medical/Pharmaceutical or Packaging/
Closures – the demand for high output
yields can only be satisfied with high
performance moulds. What character-
ises a high performance mould? The
answer is optimized cycle times, raw
material savings through direct injec-
tion instead of cold runners and part
design improvements (particularly in
the packaging and closures industries),
long uninterrupted production run ca-
pability, long mould life, user and ser-
vice friendly design.
These demands have a significant influ-
ence on the part price calculation. As
can be seen in the graph shown, the
larger the required yearly yield is, the
larger the percentage of material costs
is per part. Furthermore, the part cost
is naturally reduced when the same
Part cost in relation to high performance moulds
equipment is used to produce a higher (Example of a packaging product)
yield. 30.00

With the reduction in wall thickness and

25.00
cycle times alone, the physical limits are
Part cost per thousand

often reached in the packaging indus-

20.00
try. In the example shown; an extremely
thin wall section and high flow path 15.00
ratio has been realised for this 200 ml
IML packaging container. A highly com- 10.00

petitive part price has

been achieved for 5.00

this part, using

an 8 cavity injec- 0.00
4-cavity standard 4-cavity mould 8-cavity standard 8-cavity mould
tion mould on a mould high perfor- mould high perfor-
mance mould mance mould
4200 KN injection Material costs
machine with a 4.7 Direct Machine and equipment costs
Floor Area and Capital costs
second cycle time Running Costs (elec. + water)
Direct wage and overhead costs
(including IML). Direct Mould costs (depreciation + maintenance)

Expansion of the Sales Team

Andrew SARGISSON will increase the
sales and marketing capacity for the
company on a global basis, developing
business in new and existing territories
through contacts built up with his 25
years in the injection moulding busi-
ness. His focus has always been in the
medical and packaging sectors of the
industry and matches perfectly the mar-
kets served by KEBO.
Sargisson has operated in Europe, India
and North America and his experience
will prove invaluable to KEBO as they
continue to expand in these markets.
Andrew SARGISSON can be contacted
via the following methods:
telephone +41 (0) 52 674 14 47
mobile +41 (0) 79 576 61 23
e-mail a.sargisson@kebo.com