The interface is the handshake—not the complete cell.
What EUROMAP 67 is for
The recommendation gives moulding-machine and robot suppliers a common basis for exchanging interface signals. In practical terms, the cell needs permissions and status information so the robot enters only at the correct point, the machine does not close while the robot is inside and both systems know when the handling device is safely clear.
Typical sequence questions
Which system starts automatic production? When is mould area access permitted? Which ejector, core or air-blast actions occur before and during robot movement? How are part-grip failures handled? What position confirms that mould closure may continue? These questions must be captured in a functional sequence even where both machines use the same interface recommendation.
Why retrofit verification matters
Existing machines may have EUROMAP 67, an older interface, manufacturer-specific options or later electrical modifications. Confirm the machine manual, connector and actual signals rather than relying on a label or dummy plug. Mechanical capacity, beam mounting, mould clearances and guarding must be checked separately.
Commission the abnormal cases
Normal automatic running is only one operating condition. The acceptance test should also cover emergency stops, guard opening, loss of grip, robot not clear, failed downstream equipment, manual recovery, power interruption and controlled restart. Responsibilities for changes to the moulding machine and the integrated cell should be agreed before work begins.
Interface review checklist
| Documents | Machine manuals, electrical drawings, interface version and modification history |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Mould, ejector, cores, air blasts, robot permissions and safe-clear logic |
| Safety | Emergency stops, guards, reset, operating modes and recovery |
| Mechanics | Mounting, total payload, strokes, clearances and services |
| Acceptance | Normal cycle, foreseeable faults, restart and product handling results |
For the current technical recommendation and related interface documents, use the official EUROMAP technical recommendations as the source reference. The final design should use the machine and robot manufacturers’ documentation for the actual installed equipment.
Frequently asked questions
What is EUROMAP 67?
EUROMAP 67 is a technical recommendation for the electrical interface between an injection moulding machine and a handling device or robot. It defines a common basis for exchanging operating and safety-related interface signals.
Does an EUROMAP 67 socket make a robot retrofit plug and play?
No. The exact machine implementation, connector, signals, options, robot sequence, guarding and risk assessment still need verification. Mechanical mounting, strokes, safe clearances and downstream equipment remain application-specific.
Can an older moulding machine use a new robot?
Potentially, but older machines may use a different interface or need an engineered upgrade. The machine documentation, electrical condition, safety functions and conformity implications should be reviewed before a retrofit is specified.