Electric Valve Gating in hot runner system
Hot runner systems have traditionally used either pneumatic or hydraulic actuation to open and close valve gates. […]
Thinner Walls and Higher Outputs need hot runner system
In food packaging, the trend has been toward increasingly thinner walls and higher outputs. To accommodate this trend, […]
Advanced Melt Homogeneity in hot runner system
When dealing specifically with closure and consumer applications, part and production quality—along with color change performance—are major considerations. Maintaining optimum melt homogeneity is key to achieving this. […]
Better Thermal Uniformity in hot runner system
The manifold is an important component in delivering a consistent and homogeneous melt to the cavity. Today’s industry standard includes naturally balanced melt channels (both with and without level changes), […]
Selection Criteria on hot runner temperature controller
Hot runner temperature control and proper hot runner system management can easily get lost in the day-to-day flurry of tool changes, process setup, equipment issues and myriad other urgent matters. Compounding this challenge is the need to onboard and train new employees on why things are done a certain way and not just how. Here [...]
Mold Design Considerations on hot runner system
New part challenges directly translate into new tooling challenges. While many hot runner system suppliers have responded with new designs, […]
What is OEM specific?
Suppliers provide certifications for specific original equipment manufacturer (OEM) internal company specifications or requirements. […]
What is FDA registered?
Suppliers are registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the manufacture of foods, human drugs, medical devices, biologics, and/or animal feeds and drugs. […]
What is MIL-SPEC?
Suppliers comply with military specifications (MIL-SPEC) or military standards (MIL-STD). […]
What is ISO/TS 16949?
ISO/TS 16949:2002 is an ISO Technical Specification that aligns existing American (QS-9000), German (VDA6.1), […]