Arbour
Injection V2
Hand-powered injection moulding, no compressor required.
The Arbour Injection Machine V2 is a free-standing manual injection moulder designed and built in the UK by Sustainable Design Studio, for home workshops, makerspaces, schools, and small-batch production studios. With a 175cm³ shot, dual 300W heaters, and a hand-powered rack and pinion mechanism, it handles bigger products and higher volumes than the Injection Mini V2, with no compressor or air supply needed.
- UKCA and CE certified
- 12 month worldwide warranty
- Carbon neutral shipping
81× faster than 3D printing. Bigger shot, solid through, recycled-ready.
A desktop 3D printer builds one layer at a time. The Arbour Injection V2 fills a 175cm³ mould in a single cycle, then ejects parts that are solid through, free of layer lines, and made from your own recycled shred if you want them to be.
Read the full comparisonEngineered for hand-powered production
Rack and pinion injection
Convert hand force into ~125bar at the nozzle through a precision rack and pinion mechanism. No compressor, no air supply, no infrastructure required.
175cm³ shot, dual heaters
175cm³ per shot fills bigger moulds in a single cycle, up from 110g on the V1. Two 300W heaters with independent PID controllers (600W total) hold the barrel at 300°C, with a rated output of 1.12kg/hr.
Quick-release mould mechanism
Swap moulds in seconds with the V2's quick-change system. Compatible with the custom tapered SDS nozzle, tapered moulds, and flat-ended moulds.
Technical specifications
Every figure below is published in the AIMV2 digital product passport and verified against the build guide.
Specifications may vary slightly between Kit and Partially Assembled versions. Injection pressure depends on operator force.
| Shot size | 175cm³ (~155g PP). True barrel volume 224cm³ |
|---|---|
| Mould space | Infinite × 18 × 26cm (D × W × H, from nozzle centre) |
| Mould attachment | Custom tapered SDS nozzle with quick-change system |
| Max temperature | 300°C, PID controlled. Dual 300W heaters (600W total) with independent PIDs |
| Plastic melt time | 8 to 12 minutes |
| Injection system | Mechanical hand-operated, rack and pinion, ~125bar at nozzle (operator-force dependent) |
| Supported plastics | PLA, PETG, HDPE, ABS, PS, PP, TPU, LDPE, plus many more (see plastic material database) |
| Machine dimensions | 22 × 40 × 160cm (D × W × H) |
| Machine weight | 38.5kg |
| Shipping packs | Two boxes per shipment. Pack A 120 × 21 × 21cm (45kg, the long one), Pack B 42 × 30 × 22-30cm (10kg). All dimensions D × W × H |
| Voltage | 100-120V / 220-240V, 5A rated, plug included for UK, EU, NA, or AU |
| Frame | Powder-coated steel |
| Mounting | Mandatory bolt-down via M8 bolts to a concrete or wooden base. Cannot be operated freestanding |
| Safety | NVR switch with power-loss shut-off, guarded barrel and moving parts, mandatory bolt-down (see Mounting) |
| Certification | UKCA and CE certified |
| Warranty | 12 months from delivery, or 2,000 operating hours |
Five refinements, one redesigned machine
Larger shot size
The V2 barrel takes 175cm³ (~155g PP) per shot, up from 110g on the V1. Bigger products in a single cycle, fewer mold changes for batch runs.
Higher injection pressure
The V2 delivers ~125bar at the nozzle, up from the V1's lower pressure. Cleaner fills on detailed molds and tighter tolerance on every part.
Quick-release mould mechanism
Swap moulds in seconds rather than minutes. The V2 quick-change system replaces the V1's fixing method for production-pace changeovers.
Taller mould space
Mould space increased from 15cm on the V1 to 26cm on the V2, allowing significantly taller products in a single shot.
Dual heating zones
Independent top and bottom PID-controlled heaters (600W total) replace the V1's single heated zone for more even melt across the full barrel length.
Build it yourself, or finish it on the bench
Self assembly
Order the AIMV2 as a kit and gain a deeper understanding of how your machine works. Includes the full digital build guide, parts list, and torque tables for the rack and pinion drive, dual heaters, and barrel assembly.
- Step-by-step digital build guide
- Complete parts list with diagrams
- Torque tables and recommended tool list
- Mandatory bolt-down guidance for safe mounting
Partially assembled
Electronics pre-built and tested in the UK workshop. A few hours of mechanical assembly remain on site (the rack and pinion mechanism, dual heater barrel, and bolt-down to a concrete or wooden base).
- Pre-built electronics, tested in-house
- First shot in under three hours
- UK, EU, NA, or AU plug included
- 12 month worldwide warranty, end to end
We ship worldwide, carbon neutral
Prompt global delivery with UPS Carbon Neutral, in multiple electrical configurations so every AIMV2 works seamlessly wherever you are. UK orders usually arrive next-day. EU and US orders typically arrive in three to five working days. Elsewhere worldwide, in seven to ten working days. The AIMV2 is heavy (38.5kg) and ships in two boxes, where Pack A is the 1.2m long-box for the bolt-down frame.
See where every part came from
Every AIMV2 ships with a digital product passport. Part sourcing, material breakdown, and the full environmental impact of your purchase, in one place.
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Step up from benchtop with the AIMV2
£1,600 for the kit, £1,800 partially assembled. UPS Carbon Neutral shipping worldwide, 12 month warranty, and a digital product passport with every machine.
