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Injection Molding Nozzle Tips
2/5/2024 In injection molding, the nozzle tip is a critical component in the process. It plays a key role in controlling the flow of molten plastic into the mold cavity to create the desired product. Here are some important features: IMS precision made Nozzle Tips are designed from high quality, heat-treated tool steel and are…
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Benefits of Insulation
5/30/2023 Inflation is defined as the rate of increase in prices over a given period of time. It is typically a broad measure, such as the overall increase in prices or the increase in the cost of living in a country. For the past two years, the US has experienced an inflation rate higher than the…
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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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Heater Band Wiring
January 1, 2023 Ohm’s Law Ohm’s Law describes the way current flows through a material when different levels of voltage are applied. Some materials like electrical wires present little resistance to the current flow and this type of material is called a conductor. Hence if this conductor is placed directly across a battery for example,…
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Extending the life of your Heater Band
November 18, 2022 Heater Bands are an essential part of the injection molding process. They are used to heat the barrel and nozzle of the molding machine to the desired temperature for melting the plastic resin. Injection Machines can use any number of heater bands at one time and extras should always be kept on…
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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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The Benefits of Extruder Screens
September 9, 2022 Whether you are producing plastic bottles, caps, or clothing, polymer material needs to be formed into a desired shape. The extrusion process is often used to produce these shapes. While there are many circumstances that can cause product failure, contaminants in plastic are the most common. Removing contaminants from the melt is…
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Purgex Purging Compounds
August 17, 2022 Select your process, resin and temperature to find your Purgex Grade
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IMS Custom Projects
August 11, 2022 IMS Company was founded on helping molders with their processing needs. From innovative new products (some brought to us by molders), to technical help with your equipment and processes, to products off the shelf – we have been there for our customers for 73 years. Not every problem can be solved with…
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New Shini Hopper Loader Systems
Single Station Hopper Loader Systems August 4, 2022 Heavy Duty Blowers with Separate Single Receiver Body Features• Floor Level Blower & Controller• Separate Stainless Steel Receiver• Microprocessor Controller• Audible Material Shortage Alarm• RS485 Communication Interface• On board controller compatible with Shini SPV-U Proportional Valve (see page 657) Single Vacuum Hopper Loader Systems Floor Level Blowers…
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