Category: Fittings, Manifolds & Hose
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Lime Buster
Water-Passage Descaler Routine Use of Lime Buster Keeps Molds Running at Peak Performance! Lime Buster™, the original water passage descaler, dissolves andflushes lime, scale and rust from molds, heat exchangers and waterlines to restore peak cooling efficiency and slash maintenance time. Safe for All Mold Types! The Problem Water circulators provide mold temperature control, but…
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Plant Shutdown
Planning a shutdown for an injection molding plant is a complex task that requires careful planning and preparation to minimize downtime, maintain productivity, and ensure safety as well as ensure equipment, materials, and processes are properly secured and preserved.
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New Injection Press Setup
Setting up a new injection molding machine is a critical process that involves several steps to ensure efficient and safe operation. Before setup, get as many details of the job and the machine as possible. An idle machine is a waste of time and money.
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Why Descale?
Descaling mold water passages (channels within the mold through which coolant flows to control the temperature during the molding process) is an essential aspect of mold maintenance in injection molding. Over time, these passages can accumulate scale deposits, which are typically a buildup of minerals, rust, or other contaminants from the water used in the…
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Mold Setup Cart
IMS Exclusive Product December 6, 2022 Every Maintenance Department needs this Mold Setup Cart for easy access to all your maintenance products. Designed by a molder to reduce maintenance time – load up this cart with every tool, hose, and clamp necessary that is brought to the machine. Heavy duty, welded steel construction – ships…
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Calculating Heat Load for a Circuit
August 24, 2022 Application Procedure Use the following formula and method to calculate heat load for one cooling circuit. This will help determine suitability of the Smartflow Mold Temperature Regulator to your process. NOTE: These graphs and information are intended as a general guide for sizing and initial setup of the mold temperature regulator. Due…
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Quick Change Fittings & Thread Profile Sizing
July 21, 2022 IMS Hose and Fitting SizerMade Exclusively by IMS for Injection MoldersFor fast, accurate hose I.D. and pipe thread identification Durable 22 Gauge Stainless SteelWith etched numbers and lettering Coupler / Waterline / Thread Quick Reference Charts Pipe Thread Data Most ordering mistakes are caused be measuring the pipe size of the fitting…
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Sizing a Chiller
for Injection Molding May 19, 2022 The Right TypeMost refrigeration is designed for static loads, like in a meat cooler.In plastics processing, heat is added to and removed from the moldduring every cycle. Select a chiller designed for active heat loads. The Right SizeAlthough an undersized chiller will cost less to buy, the chiller will…
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