Hot Runners
Hot Runners: Electric Pin-Movement Control for Large Sequentially Valve-Gated Parts
Initially introduced in 2010 for small-part molding, a new generation of electrically actuated valve gates targets large parts.
Read MoreHot Runners: Need For Water Cooling of Actuators Eliminated
New cylinder design reduces heat exposure by minimizing surface contact and applying low heat conductivity insulation on support columns.
Read MoreHot Runners: Range of Ready-to-Install Single Needle Valves Extended
Ready-to-connect system—including nozzle; all the hot runner and connection components; the clamping, frame and nozzle retainer plate; and also the standard parts—can be directly assembled to the fixed mold plate.
Read MoreHot Runners: Control Features Adjustable Touch Screen
Hasco's H1280 series of controllers come in three sizes, including table top units, operating from 6 to 36 zones.
Read MoreTime to Turn Up the Heat on Your Hot-Runner Maintenance Program
Molders are running more hot-runner manifolds than ever, a trend that’s expected to continue. But once you have them, you need to keep them in shape. Follow these tips to get going.
Read MorePlentiful News in Hot Runners at Fakuma Show
More compact hot runners, even for large parts; smarter controls; unusual nozzle designs; remote mold monitoring; and a new source of LSR cold-runners.
Read MoreKrones Acquires MHT for PET Tooling
Krones significantly increased its capabilities in PET preform design and molding.
Read MoreHRSflow Moves Into Larger Service Center in Mexico
Hot runner supplier stays in Querétaro but now has more than 10 times the space to operate in.
Read MoreINCOE Consolidates Michigan Facilities Into New Global Headquarters
Over the month of August, the global hot runner supplier moved its three existing operations in the Detroit area into a new 138,000-ft² facility in Auburn Hills.
Read MoreHot Runners: Single Valve Gate System Features Compact Profile
By doubling as a locating ring and housing all the mechanics internally, a new valve-gate system greatly reduces mold-height requirements.
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