ANKA999_8 production procedure with two synchronized 4-station production groups, robotic handling, conveyor transfer and integrated production platform (3D render)
The ANKA999 is an integrated high-pressure casting system for the automated industrial production of sanitaryware, with a particular focus on one-piece WC manufacturing. It combines high-pressure casting, robotic handling, centralized process control, conveyor logistics, slip supply and pressure management within one synchronized production platform.
Casting, demoulding, product transfer, handling and internal logistics are integrated into one coordinated process. The entire production sequence is designed to minimize manual intervention — for stable, repeatable manufacturing conditions, controlled material flow and consistent production cycles.
The modular machine concept allows the system to be adapted to different production requirements and future capacity developments without major modification of the primary machine structure. Product configuration, mould concept, process parameters and system layout are defined during the engineering phase according to product geometry, production capacity and factory conditions.
Sectional view of the porous resin mould package
Working principle of the one-piece WC - 3 machines, press station and robot
Fully Integrated Production Concept
- High-pressure casting technology
- Fully automated production processes
- Central robotic product handling
- Conveyor and logistics systems
- Automated slip supply and pressure control
- Centralized process monitoring
- Modular machine architecture
Applications & Configurations
- One-piece WC production and complex WC geometries
- Multi-part sanitaryware concepts and customized product geometries
- Flexible mould configurations
- Customer-specific production layouts and additional production stations
- Future automation and logistics upgrades
Key Performance Data
- Gross production capacity
Up to 3,744 products per month under normal production conditions*
- Maximum footprint
Approx. 14 × 14 m
- Automation level
Fully automated production system.
- Mould system
Castimo porous resin moulds.
*Actual production capacity depends on product design, mould configuration, casting parameters, slip properties, validated cycle time and factory operating conditions.
Technical Data
| Parameter | ANKA 999 |
|---|---|
| Machine concept | HPC vertical machine |
| Main product focus | One-piece WC, complex geometries |
| Mould technology | 3/4/5-parts porous resin moulds |
| Mould configuration | Max. 2 sets (8 stations) |
| Product removal / demoulding & handling | Robotic handling & automation |
| Cycle time (start-to-start) | ≈ 20–30 min |
| Max. casting pressure | Up to 15 bar |
| Max. closing force | 200 bar |
- Indicative values for WC production · Operating time: 350 days/yr · 24 h/day (3 shifts) · 95 % productivity.
