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Rte Industrielle 13, 1806 Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland
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Overview
- Summary
- FONDAREX is a leading Swiss company, pioneering the invention of the world's first vacuum system for die casting in 1952 and for plastic injection in 2002. The company focuses on providing high-vacuum systems and related technological solutions to ensure the production of high-quality, cost-effective parts. Through continuous research and development and customized technical support, it contributes to improving quality and cost efficiency in the die casting and plastic injection industries.FONDAREX is a leading Swiss company, pioneering the invention of the world's first vacuum system for die casting in 1952 and for plastic injection in 2002. The company focuses on providing high-vacuum systems and related technological solutions to ensure the production of high-quality, cost-effective parts. Through continuous research and development and customized technical support, it contributes to improving quality and cost efficiency in the die casting and plastic injection industries.
- Key Products/Technologies
- FX PREMIUM Series: An updated and redesigned version of the Highvac Premium system, offering enhanced performance (larger tanks and pumps) and optimized control options for high-pressure die casting. It includes Mobile, Extended, Cell, and Central solutions, with flexible configurations supporting Profinet and OPC UA interfaces.FX PREMIUM Series: An updated and redesigned version of the Highvac Premium system, offering enhanced performance (larger tanks and pumps) and optimized control options for high-pressure die casting. It includes Mobile, Extended, Cell, and Central solutions, with flexible configurations supporting Profinet and OPC UA interfaces.
- MODULAR System: A new vacuum concept designed to meet the demands of Giga Casting and larger casting sizes, allowing independent placement of modules. Its redesigned user interface provides precise control and comprehensive process analysis. It supports up to 6 channels and is suitable for complex and structural parts.MODULAR System: A new vacuum concept designed to meet the demands of Giga Casting and larger casting sizes, allowing independent placement of modules. Its redesigned user interface provides precise control and comprehensive process analysis. It supports up to 6 channels and is suitable for complex and structural parts.
- FX JET Cooling System: An innovative jet cooling system commercialized in April 2023, contributing to improved quality of die-cast parts. It features 2 to 8 cooling channels and up to 64 controllable jet nozzles, with monitoring of dissipated heat and flow rate per nozzle and production cycle.FX JET Cooling System: An innovative jet cooling system commercialized in April 2023, contributing to improved quality of die-cast parts. It features 2 to 8 cooling channels and up to 64 controllable jet nozzles, with monitoring of dissipated heat and flow rate per nozzle and production cycle.
- FX SQUEEZE Pin: One of the new technologies introduced in 2024, working in conjunction with the FX JET cooling system to enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of die-cast parts.FX SQUEEZE Pin: One of the new technologies introduced in 2024, working in conjunction with the FX JET cooling system to enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of die-cast parts.
- VACUPLAST System: A modular vacuum system for the plastic injection molding industry, enabling the production of superior quality parts by evacuating air and gases from the mold. It is compatible with all plastic injection molding machines and molds.VACUPLAST System: A modular vacuum system for the plastic injection molding industry, enabling the production of superior quality parts by evacuating air and gases from the mold. It is compatible with all plastic injection molding machines and molds.
- ONE / TWO Systems: Simple, reliable, and affordable equipment for introducing foundries to vacuum die casting technology. Fondarex ONE controls one vacuum valve or chill vent for die casting machines up to 800t, while Fondarex TWO controls two valves or chill vents for machines up to 1400t or 2200t.ONE / TWO Systems: Simple, reliable, and affordable equipment for introducing foundries to vacuum die casting technology. Fondarex ONE controls one vacuum valve or chill vent for die casting machines up to 800t, while Fondarex TWO controls two valves or chill vents for machines up to 1400t or 2200t.
- Die Accessories: A range of die casting accessories including JET NOZZLES, STEEL VENTS, KINETIC VALVES, and HYDRAULIC VALVE. Notably, its patented mechanical valves offer a rapid response time, closing within 1 millisecond.Die Accessories: A range of die casting accessories including JET NOZZLES, STEEL VENTS, KINETIC VALVES, and HYDRAULIC VALVE. Notably, its patented mechanical valves offer a rapid response time, closing within 1 millisecond.
- Core Advantages
- Pioneering Technology and Market Leadership: Inventor of the world's first vacuum system for die casting in 1952 and for plastic injection in 2002, demonstrating over 75 years of unparalleled technological leadership. It holds a position as a world market leader with over 1,000 customers in more than 60 countries and an 80% market share.Pioneering Technology and Market Leadership: Inventor of the world's first vacuum system for die casting in 1952 and for plastic injection in 2002, demonstrating over 75 years of unparalleled technological leadership. It holds a position as a world market leader with over 1,000 customers in more than 60 countries and an 80% market share.
- Continuous Research, Development, and Innovation: Ongoing investment in R&D, collaborating closely with universities, technical centers, and global customer partners to refine vacuum processes and develop systems tailored to customer needs. The company consistently introduces cutting-edge technologies like the FX JET cooling system and FX SQUEEZE Pin.Continuous Research, Development, and Innovation: Ongoing investment in R&D, collaborating closely with universities, technical centers, and global customer partners to refine vacuum processes and develop systems tailored to customer needs. The company consistently introduces cutting-edge technologies like the FX JET cooling system and FX SQUEEZE Pin.
- Customized Solutions and Technical Support: Provision of comprehensive advice and technological support for each individual project, encompassing mold design, injection parameters, and thermoregulation systems for the entire injection molding process. It offers fast and efficient technical service and spare parts delivery at production sites worldwide.Customized Solutions and Technical Support: Provision of comprehensive advice and technological support for each individual project, encompassing mold design, injection parameters, and thermoregulation systems for the entire injection molding process. It offers fast and efficient technical service and spare parts delivery at production sites worldwide.
- High-Quality Part Production and Cost Efficiency: Vacuum technology ensures high-quality part production by reducing porosity, improving surface quality, minimizing weld lines, decreasing mold contamination, and lowering injection pressure. This contributes to cost-effective and sustainable production through reduced reject rates.High-Quality Part Production and Cost Efficiency: Vacuum technology ensures high-quality part production by reducing porosity, improving surface quality, minimizing weld lines, decreasing mold contamination, and lowering injection pressure. This contributes to cost-effective and sustainable production through reduced reject rates.
- Data-Driven Process Optimization and Industry 4.0 Readiness: Vacuum process data is registered in the Siemens automation system, with data transfer and analysis capabilities via various communication interfaces like Profinet, Profibus, and Ethernet. Industry 4.0 solutions enable evaluation of vacuum die casting process stability and performance, and qualification of cast part quality.Data-Driven Process Optimization and Industry 4.0 Readiness: Vacuum process data is registered in the Siemens automation system, with data transfer and analysis capabilities via various communication interfaces like Profinet, Profibus, and Ethernet. Industry 4.0 solutions enable evaluation of vacuum die casting process stability and performance, and qualification of cast part quality.
- Target Industries
- Automotive Industry: Production of complex and high-quality automotive parts, including structural components, heat-treated parts, thin-walled parts, surface parts, and safety parts.Automotive Industry: Production of complex and high-quality automotive parts, including structural components, heat-treated parts, thin-walled parts, surface parts, and safety parts.
- Aerospace Industry: Manufacturing of aerospace components requiring high quality and precision.Aerospace Industry: Manufacturing of aerospace components requiring high quality and precision.
- Medical Industry: Production of precise and reliable medical device components.Medical Industry: Production of precise and reliable medical device components.
- Household Appliance Industry: Manufacturing of various household appliance parts.Household Appliance Industry: Manufacturing of various household appliance parts.
- General Foundry Industry: High-pressure die casting of various alloys such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc.General Foundry Industry: High-pressure die casting of various alloys such as aluminum, magnesium, and zinc.
- Plastic Injection Molding Industry: Application in all production cells and molds for plastic injection molded parts.Plastic Injection Molding Industry: Application in all production cells and molds for plastic injection molded parts.
- Major Markets
- China (Fondarex Wuxi Machinery Co., Ltd established), India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Across Asia (spare parts supply and technical service)China (Fondarex Wuxi Machinery Co., Ltd established), India, Japan, Republic of Korea, Thailand, Across Asia (spare parts supply and technical service)
- Germany (Fondarex Europe GmbH established), Switzerland (Headquarters), Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, TurkeyGermany (Fondarex Europe GmbH established), Switzerland (Headquarters), Bulgaria, Czech Republic, England, Greece, Italy, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Turkey
- United States (IN, KY, MI, OH, NC, PA, SC, TN regions - RICHARDSON SALES LTD. distributor), United States (IA, IL, MN, MO, ND, SD, WI regions - FERRELL METALCASTING SOLUTIONS distributor), Mexico (STAUFER DIE CASTING MÉXICO S. DE RL DE C.V. distributor)United States (IN, KY, MI, OH, NC, PA, SC, TN regions - RICHARDSON SALES LTD. distributor), United States (IA, IL, MN, MO, ND, SD, WI regions - FERRELL METALCASTING SOLUTIONS distributor), Mexico (STAUFER DIE CASTING MÉXICO S. DE RL DE C.V. distributor)
- Argentina, BrazilArgentina, Brazil
- Certifications/Patents
- Patented Pulse Vacuum Valve Technology: Rapid evacuation of air and gases from the cavity in a very short time, leading to increased density and improved quality of cast parts.Patented Pulse Vacuum Valve Technology: Rapid evacuation of air and gases from the cavity in a very short time, leading to increased density and improved quality of cast parts.
- Chill-blocks Technology: Chill blocks with an ingenious aerodynamic profile ensure optimal evacuation until the end of the filling phase.Chill-blocks Technology: Chill blocks with an ingenious aerodynamic profile ensure optimal evacuation until the end of the filling phase.
- Humidity Sensor: An optical sensor capable of precisely determining the humidity content of air evacuated from the cavity, contributing to immediate defect identification and reduction of production errors.Humidity Sensor: An optical sensor capable of precisely determining the humidity content of air evacuated from the cavity, contributing to immediate defect identification and reduction of production errors.
- ISO Certification (specific number not identified, but referred to as 'certificated').ISO Certification (specific number not identified, but referred to as 'certificated').
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Rte Industrielle 13, 1806 Saint-Légier-La Chiésaz, Switzerland
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