Category: Production Equipment
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Dew Point Meter/Monitor
Monitor And Spot Check The Performance Of Your Desiccant Style Drying Equipment Dew Point Range: -40°F to +30°F (-40°C to -1.1°C) How They Work The meter draws a dried-air sample from the dryer output. The sample’s moisture level affects the electrical resistance of the meter’s hygrosensor. By reading that resistance, the meter can give the…
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IMS BRODY-Ring
Instructions for Use 3/1/2024 Grooving & Installation Instructions (See drawing for proper groove depth) Special Notes Click Here to Read More on the IMS Screw Tip Brody-Ring
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Clean Room Manufacturing
We all can remember where we were in March 2020. What began as a two week stay at home order turned into a global pandemic which left many of us wondering when we would return to work, school, and what life would look like post COVID-19. As we continue to develop our new normal, the…
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Drum Tumbler
An IMS Exclusive Product Easily Blend Material While Saving Time, Labor and Money December 21, 2022 IMS’ Proven Performance Optimum Mixing Durable Single Drum Tumbler Corner wall design Double Drum Tumbler Drum tumbler must have enclosure for operator safety — Contact IMS for enclosure options Drum Tumbler Control Panel Use this IMS Drum Tumbler Control…
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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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How to Set Barrel Zone Temps in Injection Molding
November 2, 2022 When setting up a new or existing mold, there are multiple variables the processor must handle. First on the list is setting up the barrel zone temperatures. This allows operators to spend less time waiting for the machine to warm up so that they can prepare for production. Nevertheless, the question remains of what…
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Safety First!
June 20, 2022 On November 3, 2021 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported private industry employers documented 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2020, down from 2.8 million in 2019, a decrease of 5.7 percent. Keep your people safe and your business running smoothly. While it may lack the bells and whistles, Workplace…
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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…
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Circulators 101
March 6, 2024 Circulators (Thermolators, Temperature Controllers) are essential components in injection molding processes, primarily utilized for controlling the temperature of molds so that as the part cools after injection, it maintains dimension, shape and structure – ensuring consistent quality and efficiency. Controlling the mold temperature is critical to good parts. You can get good…
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Sizing a Chiller
for Injection Molding 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 be running at…
