Category: Tech Tips
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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 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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Screw Tips
Introduction February 17, 2022 IMS Company wants to keep in touch with anyone in the plastics industry. In my 39 plus years in the plastics business, I have witnessed a lifetime of changes. Many large, long-time molders are gone. The technology has changed. Many “old timers” with a wealth of industry knowledge are gone as…
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