Category: Industrial Equipment
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Why Keiba Gate Cutters Excel in Precision Cutting
Perfecting the Balance of Strength and Thickness IMS Company is your trusted source for a variety of Gate Cutters to fit your needs and we are excited to add to our catalog Keiba Gate Cutters! A gate is a small opening that connects the runner (where molten plastic flows) to the mold cavity. After the…
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How to Size a Desiccant Dryer for Plastic Injection Molding
What is the material? How many pounds per hour do you want to process? Properly drying plastic resin is essential to achieving high-quality molded parts, especially for hygroscopic materials such as nylon, PET, or polycarbonate. At IMS Company, we offer Dri-Air desiccant dryers engineered for efficiency, reliability, and precision. One of the most common questions…
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Mold Cleaners
In Injection Molding 1. Maintain Mold Integrity & Longevity Residue from polymers, release agents, and contaminants can accumulate on mold surfaces. Mold cleaners help remove these, preventing wear and corrosion. Regular cleaning reduces costly mold repairs or replacements, preserving precision tooling. 2. Ensuring Product Quality Contaminants on the mold can lead to defects such as…
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Time to Purge!
January 7, 2024 Purging compounds help maintain the quality, efficiency, and longevity of the molding process and equipment. Modern purging compounds are designed to be easy to use, often requiring no special equipment or procedures. This makes them a convenient and efficient option for maintaining machine cleanliness. Here’s why you need quality purging compounds for…
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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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Prepare Your Shop for Winter
Preparing an injection molding shop for the cold winter months requires both practical and strategic measures to ensure the machines and processes run efficiently despite the drop in temperature. Here are suggestions of actions you can take now. 1. Temperature Control Inspect doors, windows, and walls for drafts and seal any gaps to retain heat.…
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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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D-limonene
D-limonene, also known as citrus terpenes, is a chemical compound that can be found in the peels of citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. It has many uses, including as a solvent in cleaning agents, an aroma in furniture polish, a dietary supplement, and a flavoring in food and beverages. Every bit of the orange…
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Rust Prevention
Rust prevention in injection molding is crucial for maintaining the longevity and performance of molds. Rust can cause defects in the molded parts, affect the accuracy of the mold, and lead to costly maintenance. Here are some strategies to prevent rust in your equipment:
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Part Diverting Systems
Automatically Sort Bad Parts From Good Parts 3/25/2024 General Description: A part diverter is used to change the direction of a shot of parts, the discharge of a complete cycle or cycles of parts from an injection molding machine. IMS offers two different styles of part diverters (also known as “part discriminators” in the injection…
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