Successful Sale of a VDS PLC-350 TPS and a Fondarex VP CHILL 300 Vacuum System
Successful Sale of a VDS PLC-350 TPS and a Fondarex VP CHILL 300 Vacuum System
With the successful sale of a VDS PLC-350 TPS vacuum system and a Fondarex VP CHILL 300 vacuum system, FISS once again confirms its expertise as an international partner for high-quality used machinery and peripheral equipment in the die-casting industry. Both systems are among the established solutions for vacuum technology in aluminum and magnesium die casting and make a significant contribution to the production of high-quality castings.
For over 40 years, FISS has been supporting foundries worldwide in the purchase, sale, and technical evaluation of used die-casting machines, peripheral equipment, and complete production lines. The company accompanies its customers from the initial consultation through disassembly and transport to recommissioning—regardless of the manufacturer and with in-depth industry expertise.
Why are vacuum systems indispensable in die casting?
In the production of high-quality die-cast parts, the quality of the mold filling determines the properties of the final component. During the injection process, air is present in the mold cavity. If this air is not removed in time, gas porosity, sink marks, and other casting defects occur.
Modern vacuum systems create a defined vacuum in the cavity immediately before the filling process. This allows the trapped air to be extracted in a controlled manner before the molten aluminum or magnesium flows into the mold.
The vacuum technology developed by VDS and Fondarex offers numerous advantages:
The vacuum technology developed by VDS and Fondarex offers numerous advantages:
- significant reduction in gas porosity
- improved mechanical properties of castings
- greater pressure tightness
- better surface quality
- improved weldability of components
- optimal conditions for heat treatment (e.g., T5 and T6)
- lower scrap rates
- greater process stability
- reproducible manufacturing quality
- more cost-effective production processes
Vacuum technology is now state-of-the-art, particularly for structural components in the automotive industry, components for electric mobility, and safety-critical die-cast parts.
VDS PLC-350 TPS – Reliable Vacuum Technology for Maximum Process Reliability
The VDS PLC-350 TPS was developed for professional use in modern die-casting foundries and enables fast and precise evacuation of the mold cavity. The high process reliability and precise control of the vacuum process ensure consistently high component quality and stable production processes.
Fondarex VP CHILL 300 – Proven Vacuum Technology for Aluminum Die Casting
The Fondarex VP CHILL 300 is one of the world’s most proven vacuum systems for die-casting machines. The system features a tank volume of approximately 300 liters, a suction capacity of 25 m³/h, and a final vacuum of 0.5 mbar, and is suitable for die-casting machines with clamping forces of up to approximately 800 metric tons.
Fondarex developed the first industrial vacuum systems for die casting as early as the 1950s and is now one of the industry’s technological pioneers. The company’s modern solutions not only enable reliable cavity venting but also support continuous quality monitoring and cost-effective mass production.
For many years, VDS has been synonymous with innovative Swiss vacuum technology and develops systems specifically designed to meet the increasing quality requirements in die casting. Particularly for complex aluminum components, the VDS PLC-350 TPS supports low-porosity production and sustainably improves process capability.
FISS – Your Specialist for Used Die-Casting Equipment
The successful sale of these two vacuum systems underscores FISS Machines’ market position as one of the leading suppliers of used machines and equipment for the foundry and die-casting industries.
Your Benefits with FISS
- Over 40 years of experience in the international machinery trade
- Specialization in die-casting, foundry, and metal forming technology
- Manufacturer-independent and impartial consulting
- Global network of industry partners and foundries
- Technical evaluation of used machinery
- Support with disassembly, transport, and recommissioning
- Procurement of complete die-casting cells and production lines
- Customized project support from planning through commissioning
- Rapid international marketing of used machinery
Unlike many traditional machinery dealers, FISS does not see itself solely as a seller of used machinery. The company supports its customers throughout the entire project—from technical consulting, engineering, and plant design to successful integration into existing production processes. Because the company is manufacturer-independent, customers receive objective recommendations based exclusively on the technical and economic requirements of their project.
