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EUROMAP 67 for Injection Molding Robots: Buyer Guide
EUROMAP 67 is a common reference when a buyer connects an injection molding machine with a handling device or robot. It helps the project team discuss electrical signals and interface expectations, but it does not by itself prove that every machine, robot and safety circuit will be compatible.
Direct Answer
The short answer is: use EUROMAP 67 as an interface reference, then confirm the exact machine signals, connector arrangement, safety logic, robot controller requirements and project responsibilities with the machine and robot suppliers. A standard injection molding robot can only work reliably when the physical mold layout, EOAT, motion sequence and communication logic are reviewed together.
The official EUROMAP technical recommendations are the right starting reference. Project-specific engineering and risk assessment are still required.
Why the Interface Matters
A robot needs permission to enter the mold area, confirmation that the mold is open, and a reliable way to report its status. The injection molding machine also needs to know when the robot is ready, whether the part was picked and whether a fault or safety condition has stopped the sequence.
If the interface is unclear, commissioning can be delayed. Worse, the machine and robot may behave differently during a fault, mold change or recovery operation. Early interface planning reduces surprises at installation and makes responsibility clearer between suppliers.
What EUROMAP 67 Helps You Discuss
EUROMAP 67 gives a common framework for electrical communication between an injection moulding machine and a handling device or robot. In a project discussion, it can help teams identify the expected signal groups and interface arrangement.
Do not treat the standard as a substitute for the machine manual. Different machine generations, controller options and local safety designs may require additional review. The actual connector, wiring, signal naming and available functions should be confirmed from the machine documentation.
Key Buyer Checks
1. Machine model and controller
Record the machine manufacturer, model, controller generation and any interface option. Ask what robot interface is installed and whether the machine supplier expects a particular wiring or configuration.
2. Robot controller and interface
Confirm that the selected robot controller can be configured for the machine interface. Review how robot ready, mold open, cycle permission, part confirmation and fault signals are handled. The exact list should come from the project wiring and control documents.
3. Safety circuits
Interface signals do not replace guarding, interlocks, emergency stops or a site-specific risk assessment. Review the safety gate, mold protection, robot stop and restart behavior with the responsible safety and engineering teams. ISO 10218-1 and ISO 10218-2 are useful safety references, but they do not remove the need for an application assessment.
4. Mold and robot movement
Communication cannot solve a physical clearance problem. Confirm tie-bar spacing, mold opening, robot stroke, EOAT size, part removal direction and safe exit. The machine and robot must agree on both the signal sequence and the physical sequence.
5. Fault recovery
Ask what happens if vacuum is lost, a part is not confirmed, the mold is not fully open, the safety gate opens or the robot stops outside its home position. A good recovery plan reduces manual intervention and prevents an unsafe restart.
6. Commissioning responsibility
Write down which supplier supplies the cable, which team maps signals, who tests the safety circuit and who approves the final sequence. Many interface delays are responsibility gaps rather than difficult technical problems.
How the Interface Works in a Typical Sequence
- The molding machine completes its cycle and opens the mold.
- The machine provides the agreed permission and mold-open status.
- The robot verifies its ready and safety conditions.
- The robot enters and removes the product or runner.
- EOAT or sensors provide the agreed confirmation.
- The robot exits the mold area.
- The machine receives permission for the next operation when all required conditions are satisfied.
This is a typical logic description, not a wiring specification. The actual sequence must follow the machine, robot and site safety documents.
For standard take-out applications, start with the Kefan injection molding robot range after machine and interface data are collected. If the interface is part of a larger inspection, trimming or packaging process, review custom automation solutions.
Who Should Choose What?
| Project need | Practical solution | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Basic part take-out with a compatible machine interface | 3-axis robot | Simple motion and signal sequence |
| Part orientation or stacking after removal | 5-axis robot | More control over placement while keeping machine-side handling clear |
| Multiple downstream operations | Custom cell with supporting 6-axis integration | Several stations need coordinated control and safety |
| Unclear connector or signal responsibility | Joint application review | Interface must be confirmed before ordering |
Common Mistakes
- Assuming that mentioning EUROMAP 67 guarantees compatibility.
- Ignoring controller generation and optional interface hardware.
- Focusing on signal wiring while overlooking mold clearance and EOAT.
- Leaving fault recovery and restart logic until commissioning.
- Assuming safety is solved by the communication interface alone.
- Failing to assign responsibility for cables, mapping and final tests.
What To Do Next
Prepare the machine model, controller information, interface manual, mold layout, product and runner weight, EOAT concept, removal direction, required cycle time, downstream handling and site safety requirements. Send these materials to the robot supplier and machine supplier together. Ask for a written signal list, responsibility matrix and commissioning plan.
Contact Kefan Robotics with the application data for an interface and robot configuration review. The final specification should be confirmed by the responsible engineering teams.
Mini FAQ
What is EUROMAP 67?
EUROMAP 67 is a technical recommendation used as a reference for the electrical interface between an injection moulding machine and a handling device or robot.
Does EUROMAP 67 guarantee robot compatibility?
No. The machine model, controller, interface option, wiring, safety design, robot controller and project configuration still need to be checked.
Is EUROMAP 67 a safety certification?
No. It is an interface reference. Guarding, interlocks, emergency stops and the application risk assessment remain necessary.
What should I ask the machine supplier?
Ask for the machine model and controller details, available robot interface, signal list, connector information, safety requirements and fault-recovery behavior.
Can a 3-axis robot use EUROMAP 67?
Yes, when the machine and robot configurations support the interface and the physical application is suitable for 3-axis take-out. Compatibility must be confirmed for the project.
Grace | International Sales Specialist at Kefan Robotics
Grace works with overseas customers on injection molding robots, machine interfaces, EOAT requirements and automation project communication. She helps organize the technical information needed for a clear supplier review.