Category: Molding Supplies

• June 10, 2022

  Screw Material Guidelines

  

  June 15, 2022 (1) Includes chrome-plating to .003”-.005” and gas or ion nitriding for 24+ hour cycle.(2) Rockwell C hardness.(3) Flight hardsurfacing required.(4) Thermoplastics with no reinforcements.(5) Thermoplastics with up to 30% reinforcement.(6) Thermoplastics with more than 30% reinforcement.(7) Moderate includes cellulosics, acetals and others containing corrosive additives. Material Options Feed screws are manufactured from…
• June 2, 2022

  Mold Clamps, Bolts & Washers

  

  Molding Safety Checklist June 9, 2022 Inspection Inspect the press and surrounding areas including all auxiliary equipment for the following: Holes in Platens Mold Clamps Clamp Installation Closed-Toe Mold Clamps For basic applications use mold clamps that have a slot to accept the bolt. They never fall off the bolt. Open-Toe Mold Clamps Take great…
• June 2, 2022

  Molecular Sieve Desiccant

  

  June 2, 2022 Why Buy High-Quality Desiccant? Desiccants can get contaminated or ruined by off-gases of certain resins. A general rule is to change the desiccant every 18 months. Molding problems, particularly in humid months, often trace back to poor drying caused by stale desiccant. The fact is this: desiccant goes bad. Desiccant captures moisture…
• April 25, 2022

  Mold Temperature Control

  

  Product Selection Guide April 25, 2022 (All Images Clickable) 1. How Many Zones? Single Zone Temperature Control System Part #’s: 149127 & 145116Pgs. 242-243 of the IMS Catalog (46th Edition)(No Control Module/Card) 1 & 2 Zone Housing Part #’s: 104199 & 104303Pg. 246 of the IMS Catalog (46th Edition)Require Control Modules / Cards – 1…
• April 19, 2022

  Gate Cutters

  

  How to Select the Right Gate Cutter for Your Job April 19, 2022 De-gating a plastic part from its runner may be your final operation before shipping the parts to the customer. Often it is a challenge to remove a runner and leave the part cosmetically, functionally and structurally intact. Choosing the proper gate cutter…
• April 12, 2022

  Barrel Insulation Blankets

  

  ROI Press Study Pays for Itself In Energy Savings April 12, 2022 150 Ton | 200 Ton | 400 Ton | 500 Ton700 Ton | 1000 Ton | 1100 Ton | 2450 Ton Many States offer Financial Incentives for Energy EfficiencyUNIVEST® Insulation Blanket Energy Savings Qualify! Find out if your state offers any programs: http://www.dsireusa.orgDatabase…
• April 4, 2022

  Reduce Mold Setup Time!

  

  Faster Mold Changeover Saves Time & Money April 4, 2022 IMS Select: The Hoist Ring Rack Quick Mold Change Using a video camera, record at least two mold (more preferably) changeovers made by different technicians. Have a meeting with your team, discuss and list what procedures work the best. Everyone has a trick or two…
• March 14, 2022

  Spiral Technology

  

  Cut Cycle Time – Mold Better Parts IMS Select Exclusive Spiral™ End Caps, Screw Tips,R-Screws and Hoppers will help you do both! Logarithmic spiral curves promote a faster, freer flow of material than conventional, flat tapers. A smoother, unencumbered flow produces better parts. These facts are why IMS incorporates spiral curves in each component of…