Automatic Shoe Heel Counter Molding And Shaping Machine
Product Overview
The Automatic Shoe Heel Counter Molding and Shaping Machine is purpose-built for manufacturing thermoplastic and fiberboard heel counters used in all types of footwear. The heel counter provides structural support to the heel area of shoes, and this machine ensures each counter is molded to precise shape specifications with consistent quality.
The machine combines material heating, press molding, and cooling in one automated cycle. Thermoplastic sheets (TPU, hot melt, or impregnated fiberboard) are heated to activation temperature (80-180°C depending on material), pressed between male/female molds to form the heel counter shape, then cooled under pressure for dimensional stability. The entire cycle from loading to finished part takes 15-25 seconds.
Dual-station design allows simultaneous heating and molding/cooling, doubling output. The mold temperature control system maintains ±2°C accuracy for consistent results across production runs. Quick mold change capability supports multiple shoe models on a single machine.
Key Features
- Dual-station design: heating + molding/cooling simultaneously
- Temperature control ±2°C across heating platen
- 15-25 second cycle time per piece
- Adjustable molding pressure up to 40 tons
- Quick-change mold system for multiple shoe models
- PLC controlled with 100 recipe memory
- 1 Year warranty
Technical Specifications
| Parameter |
Value |
| Cycle Time |
15-25 seconds/piece |
| Molding Pressure |
40 Tons |
| Heating Temperature |
80-180°C (±2°C) |
| Cooling Temperature |
5-20°C (water-cooled) |
| Mold Size |
300 x 200mm (customizable) |
| PLC Recipes |
100 memory slots |
| Power Consumption |
8KW |
| Voltage |
380V/50Hz 3-Phase |
| Machine Weight |
1100kg |
Applications
Used for manufacturing heel counters for sports shoes, leather dress shoes, work boots, hiking boots, and safety shoes. Compatible with TPU counter sheets, hot melt adhesive sheets, chemical fiberboard, and impregnated fiberboard materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What materials can be used to make heel counters?
A: TPU sheets (0.8-2.0mm), hot melt adhesive sheets, chemical fiberboard (1.0-2.5mm), and impregnated fiberboard are all compatible.
Q: How long does a mold change take?
A: Quick-change molds can be swapped in approximately 10-15 minutes. Standard mold changes take 20-30 minutes.
Q: Can this machine produce different left/right counters simultaneously?
A: Yes, the dual-station design means each station can run different molds for left and right heel counters simultaneously.
Q: What is the daily production capacity?
A: At 20 second cycle time with dual stations, the machine produces approximately 7,200 pieces per 8-hour shift.
Q: Does the machine require a water chiller?
A: A water chiller is recommended for optimal cooling performance. We can supply a compatible chiller unit as an optional accessory.
