Tag: Production Equipment
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Lime Buster
Water-Passage Descaler Routine Use of Lime Buster Keeps Molds Running at Peak Performance! Lime Buster™, the original water passage descaler, dissolves andflushes lime, scale and rust from molds, heat exchangers and waterlines to restore peak cooling efficiency and slash maintenance time. Safe for All Mold Types! The Problem Water circulators provide mold temperature control, but…
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How to Size a Desiccant Dryer for Plastic Injection Molding
What is the material? How many pounds per hour do you want to process? Properly drying plastic resin is essential to achieving high-quality molded parts, especially for hygroscopic materials such as nylon, PET, or polycarbonate. At IMS Company, we offer Dri-Air desiccant dryers engineered for efficiency, reliability, and precision. One of the most common questions…
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Time to Purge!
January 7, 2024 Purging compounds help maintain the quality, efficiency, and longevity of the molding process and equipment. Modern purging compounds are designed to be easy to use, often requiring no special equipment or procedures. This makes them a convenient and efficient option for maintaining machine cleanliness. Here’s why you need quality purging compounds for…
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Plant Shutdown
Planning a shutdown for an injection molding plant is a complex task that requires careful planning and preparation to minimize downtime, maintain productivity, and ensure safety as well as ensure equipment, materials, and processes are properly secured and preserved.
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Prepare Your Shop for Winter
Preparing an injection molding shop for the cold winter months requires both practical and strategic measures to ensure the machines and processes run efficiently despite the drop in temperature. Here are suggestions of actions you can take now. 1. Temperature Control Inspect doors, windows, and walls for drafts and seal any gaps to retain heat.…
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New Injection Press Setup
Setting up a new injection molding machine is a critical process that involves several steps to ensure efficient and safe operation. Before setup, get as many details of the job and the machine as possible. An idle machine is a waste of time and money.
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Rust Prevention
Rust prevention in injection molding is crucial for maintaining the longevity and performance of molds. Rust can cause defects in the molded parts, affect the accuracy of the mold, and lead to costly maintenance. Here are some strategies to prevent rust in your equipment:
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Chill Out!
Chillers in the Injection Molding Process Chillers enable manufacturers to produce high-quality parts efficiently and cost-effectively. A chiller is a piece of equipment used to control and maintain the temperature of the mold during the manufacturing process. It works by circulating a coolant, typically water or a water-glycol mixture, through channels within the mold to…
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What is a Vacuum Loader?
2/19/2024 Vacuum or Hopper Loaders automate the feeding of raw material, such as plastic pellets or resin, from a storage container to the injection molding machine’s hopper. This process ensures a continuous supply of material without the need for manual intervention. This automation not only improves efficiency but also minimizes the risk of errors and…
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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 Exclusive 18 RPM and Drum Angle – provides the fastest, most complete mixing possible in the industry Durable Solid steel frame – for longevity High torque drive belt – virtually adjustment free Built with…
