Technology Tuesday: Hot Runners
In honor of this year’s supplement issue, this week’s Technology Tuesday blog features recent hot runner products.
The T-500 Controller by Orycon Hot Runner Systems has an operator interface for information on each zone.
The Hot Runner Manifold Cleaning System from Alliance Laser Sales Inc. applies high temperatures to sand to remove rubber, plastic and paint from steel parts. See the cleaning system in action.
Türk + Hillinger offers its Flex flexible tubular heaters in 6.5-, 8- and 8.5-mm diameters, and 6.0- and 8.0-mm cross sections.
The electronics of the FLEXflow One needle valve system from HRSFlow shut down at the point of maximum torque to prevent hot runner and mold damage.
Synventive’s newest version of Synflow Technology can stop the pin and hold it at any position mid-stroke.
The Airtect Plastic Leak Alarm system by Airtect (a subsidiary of Plastixs, LLC) detects leaks by sensing small changes in air flow rate or pressure.
SoftGate valve pin velocity control by Incoe enables users to set required valve-opening time.
SISE designed the MV3 controllers for a variety of markets and with five platforms and three power card options.
This year, MoldMaking Technology is providing special coverage of hot runner technology in its October 2017 Hot Runner Supplement Issue. Check out some of the latest hot runner products to supplement your supplement reading!
Haven’t Seen MMT’s Coverage on Hot Runners? Get It Here.
From the Editors: Being Proactive about Hot Runner Maintenance
Feature: Breaking Down Hot Runner Maintenance
Haven’t Seen MMT’s Magazine for October 2017? Get It Here.
Some of what you can find in the October issue:
From the Editor: Honoring Excellence in Mold Manufacturing
Feature: Mexico: Manufacturing Mecca to the South
Feature: Limiting Stress Limits Chances of Plastic Part Failure
Feature: Choosing Between FSS and Fiber Laser Systems
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