Tag: Injection Molding
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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…
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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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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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