Screen when the casting, runners, overflows, and agreed process allowance fit this listing without eroding the required operating margin.
DM168T / Largest listed zinc platform
168 Ton Zinc Hot Chamber Die Casting Machine
The DM168T is the largest zinc hot chamber machine in this listed range. Its 1,680 kN clamp, 486 x 486 mm tie-bar opening, and three higher-capacity zinc shot packages are intended for projects whose verified part, die, or process demand exceeds the DM90T envelope.
Brochure-derived screening values | Reviewed August 9, 2026 by Cathy, Director
Clamp1,680 kN
Tie bars486 x 486 mm
Die range200-520 mm
Max. listed shot2.86 kg Zn
Approx. footprint4.85 x 1.60 m*
Capacity step / DM90T to DM168T
Move up only when the calculation crosses a real boundary
The DM168T is not a generic future-proofing choice. Shortlist it when the same part, die, pressure, and production assumptions demonstrate that the smaller platform lacks clamping margin, die clearance, complete-shot capacity, or injection performance.
Direct answer: compare the DM168T after the DM90T has been screened with the actual projected area, cavity-pressure assumption, complete shot, die drawing, and cell constraints.
Open the DM90T comparison page ->Selection inputDM90TDM168T
Clamping force900 kN1,680 kN
Tie-bar spacing400 x 400 mm486 x 486 mm
Maximum listed die thickness430 mm520 mm
Maximum listed zinc shot1.53 kg2.86 kg
Injection force65 kN108 kN
Three listed shot packages
2.1, 2.4, or 2.86 kg zinc shot weight
These brochure values are package references, not automatic capacities for every casting. Select against the complete shot and confirm the matching hot-end hardware, injection behavior, cycle target, and operating margin.
Compare when complete-shot demand crosses the first listing, then verify plunger, gooseneck, nozzle, furnace, and service interfaces.
Use only after engineering review of fill behavior, cavity pressure, cycle time, alloy, hot-end thermal balance, and maintenance access.
Do not use shot weight to approve clamping force.Projected area x assumed cavity pressure determines clamp demand. Complete metal demand and the selected shot package are a separate check.Use the machine RFQ workflow ->
DM168T engineering register
168 ton zinc hot chamber machine technical parameters
Use these brochure-derived values to screen the project. The signed quotation, approved layout, interface drawings, and technical agreement govern the supplied machine.
Clamping and die envelope
- Clamping force
- 1,680 kN
- Clamping stroke
- 360 mm
- Die thickness range
- 200-520 mm
- Platen size
- 720 x 770 mm
- Tie-bar spacing
- 486 x 486 mm
Injection and shot system
- Injection force
- 108 kN
- Injection stroke
- 150 mm
- Listed zinc shot weights
- 2.1 / 2.4 / 2.86 kg
- Process
- Hot chamber
- Listed material
- Zinc alloys
Power and plant planning
- Model
- DM168T
- Nominal class
- 168 ton
- Motor / total power
- 15 / 22.4 kW
- Approx. machine size
- 4.85 x 1.60 x 2.27 m*
- Platform role
- Large zinc hot chamber
Specification source: supplied hot chamber machine brochure | Last reviewed August 9, 2026 by Cathy, Director | Dimensions marked with * are approximate | Final signed quotation, approved layout, interface drawings, and technical agreement take precedence.
Large-platform inspection wall
Turn three visible machine areas into written acceptance points
These close-ups are configuration references. Use them to identify what must be confirmed in the quotation, drawings, inspection plan, and spare-parts list.
INSPECTION / 01
Large die envelope and clamping access
Confirm the actual die envelope, weight, mounting and ejector pattern, 486 x 486 mm tie-bar clearance, 200-520 mm thickness, 360 mm clamp stroke, lifting method, guarding, and maintenance access.
INSPECTION / 02
108 kN injection and hot-end system
Match the selected 2.1, 2.4, or 2.86 kg listed zinc package to the complete shot, injection behavior, plunger, gooseneck, nozzle, furnace interface, cycle, cooling, and service clearance.
INSPECTION / 03
HMI, safety controls, and plant interface
Define controller language, recipes and data access, voltage and frequency, cabinet cooling, safety circuit, automation I/O, remote diagnostics, documentation, training, and acceptance tests.
Ask Luxue to identify planned wear and commissioning stock against the selected hot end: review hot chamber machine parts.
Plant-readiness gate
A large machine purchase also has to fit the factory
Before purchase approval, align the machine, peripherals, utilities, safety boundary, installation route, and acceptance responsibilities in one documented cell plan.
Request a Site and Scope Review- 01Foundation and access
Confirm floor loading, anchoring, transport route, doors, lifting points, and service clearances.
- 02Utilities and extraction
Record voltage, frequency, cooling, compressed air, exhaust, heat management, and connection boundaries.
- 03Die handling
Check die weight, lifting capacity, loading side, mounting, ejector interface, and safe changeover access.
- 04Cell integration
Define spraying, extraction, trimming, conveyors, guarding, safety circuits, robot I/O, and responsibility splits.
- 05Hot-end package
Approve furnace connection, gooseneck, nozzle, plunger package, temperature control, and starting spares.
- 06Documents and acceptance
Agree language, manuals, electrical files, training, FAT checks, packing, destination terms, and exclusions.
DM168T procurement answers
Questions to close before a flagship-machine order
These answers keep capacity, plant, configuration, and commercial approvals tied to evidence from the actual project.
01What is the DM168T zinc die casting machine best suited for?
The DM168T is the largest listed zinc hot chamber platform in this range. It is an initial candidate for larger projected areas, heavier multi-cavity zinc shots, or dies requiring up to 486 x 486 mm tie-bar spacing and a 200-520 mm thickness range. Approval still requires the actual part, die, cavity pressure, and cell data.
02What are the main DM168T technical specifications?
The supplied brochure lists 1,680 kN clamping force, 360 mm clamping stroke, 200-520 mm die thickness, 720 x 770 mm platen, 486 x 486 mm tie-bar spacing, 108 kN injection force, 150 mm injection stroke, and 2.1, 2.4, and 2.86 kg listed zinc shot weights.
03How should I choose the DM168T shot package?
Calculate the complete metal demand for all cavities, runners, overflows, and process allowance, then confirm the corresponding plunger, gooseneck, nozzle, furnace connection, injection behavior, cycle target, and wear-part plan. The 2.86 kg listing is not automatically the best choice for every DM168T project.
04How does the DM168T compare with the DM90T?
The DM168T raises listed clamping force from 900 to 1,680 kN, tie-bar spacing from 400 x 400 to 486 x 486 mm, maximum die thickness from 430 to 520 mm, injection force from 65 to 108 kN, and listed shot packages from a maximum 1.53 kg to 2.86 kg zinc. Utilities, floor space, handling, guarding, and commercial scope also increase.
05What plant information matters for a DM168T installation?
Confirm floor loading and anchors, machine and service envelope, die-handling route, electrical supply, cooling, extraction, furnace and peripherals, guarding, automation I/O, operator access, maintenance clearance, packing route, lifting plan, and destination standards before the layout is signed.
06What must the final DM168T quotation define?
The quotation should identify the selected shot and hot-end package, controls, electrical and safety standard, furnace, automation and peripherals, interface responsibilities, spare parts, documents, acceptance conditions, packing, destination terms, inclusions, and exclusions. Web images and brochure values remain screening references.
Model DM50T500 kNZinc alloys
50 Ton Zinc Hot Chamber Die Casting Machine
Return to the compact DM50T when 500 kN, 300 x 300 mm tie bars, and a 0.9 kg listed zinc shot cover the project without the footprint and scope of the DM168T.
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Model DM68T680 kNZinc alloys
68 Ton Zinc Hot Chamber Die Casting Machine
Compare the DM68T when 680 kN, 360 x 320 mm tie bars, and a compact 0.9 kg listed zinc shot package are sufficient for the die and process.
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Model DM90T900 kNZinc alloys
90 Ton Zinc Hot Chamber Die Casting Machine
Use the DM90T as the closest lower platform when 900 kN, 400 x 400 mm tie bars, 130-430 mm die thickness, and its three shot packages meet the confirmed requirement.
View specifications →Compare all 38-168 ton zinc hot chamber die casting machine models
DM168T capacity and site review
Request one documented machine-and-factory fit decision
Send the evidence needed to check 1,680 kN clamp demand, complete shot, die envelope, hot-end package, cell interfaces, installation conditions, and commercial scope together.
Alloy, drawing, projected area, net part, runners, overflows, cavities, and quality target.
Dimensions, weight, thickness, opening, mounting, ejection, and handling method.
Cycle target, annual quantity, shifts, automation, trimming, and inspection plan.
Voltage, utilities, floor plan, access, safety standard, destination, and required documents.