HEAT.COOL.EJECT. Multiple connection, additive, disruptive in their most technically beautiful form. Integration of tool cooling, support of the mold insert, integration of ejectors, injection in previously unreachable places? Your wishes - Our solution.

Modular structure composed of additive 16-drop elements Each additively manufactured element consists of up to 16 injection points. Furthermore, each element has a cooling inlet and a cooling outlet for mold insert cooling. The cooling capacity can be transferred passively via 7 contact pins, or the cooling water is actively transfered into the mold insert between the nozzle tips. Secure sealing and support The sealing of the injection points is done in height and not in diameter. This allows for compensation of thermal expansion, and the mold insert can securely support itself on the hot runner without bending under injection pressure. Minimal tear heights. Due to the ideal thermal design of the system, the smallest tear heights can be realized, surpassing classic cold runner solutions.

For many years, ski touring and off-piste skiing have enjoyed increasing popularity and are establishing themselves as emerging trend sports. EMS-GRIVORY has proven to be extremely successful in this area, offering a wide range of Grilamid PA12 special grades. Given the growing need not only to offer the best material properties, but also to minimise the ecological footprint of the products, EMS-GRIVORY now presents tailor-made PA610 products with outstanding property profiles for this special niche market.

Plastic product manufacturer Walther Faltsysteme has relied on the expertise of toomaker Haidlmair for many years. Haidlmair's two sbusidiaries, Digital Moulds and FDU-Hotrunner, have now come into play for current projects. Since spring 2020, Walther has been using two new tools that for the first time combine Haidlmair's expertise with two technologies that originate from the family company's development department. These organizations now stand on their own two feet. These are Digital Moulds GmbH (a 50/50 joint venture between Haidlmair and the Bavarian toolmaker Siegfried Hofmann GmbH) with the 'Mould Monitoring' digitalization solution and the wholly-owned Haidlmair subsidiary FDU Hotrunner GmbH. The two moulds, in which both Mould Monitoring and the FDU system are installed, are used to produce a pallet. Mould Monitoring from Digital Moulds is less about the pure performance of the mould and more about the verifiability of the production processes. The information gained is used, for example, to optimize material planning or to adjust the production plan at an early stage. Mould Monitoring enables production and location data to be recorded using hardware that is mounted directly on the injection mould. The data is collected via internal and external sensors, pre-processed in the device and transferred to the cloud-based system via the mobile network. This allows production to be checked in real-time, even if you are not directly on-site. The data also provides more precise information about the condition of the tool, allowing deviations to be detected more quickly. Walther now has 5 tools equipped with the system. Walther is particularly interested in information on the output quantity, completed cycles, fault identification, better planning of short-term maintenance and other basic data.

Das SMI Multikupplungssystem ist die ideale Lösung für Spritzgussmaschinen mit kleinen Schließkräften. Es ermöglicht schnelle, sichere und zuverlässig dichte Verbindungen der Anschlüsse mehrerer Temperierkreisläufe in einem einzigen Schritt. Der standardisierte Produktwechselprozess minimiert Risiken und gewährleistet Konsistenz und Effizienz.

International procurement of platic injection molds

The 3D printing industry has been booming for several years. In recent months, PolyTherm has repeatedly been asked to produce a high-quality TPU compound based on regenerated plastics. In the last few months we have worked intensively with our raw material suppliers and our customers on a technical solution. After a few development steps, we have now developed a suitable TPU compound whose technical design meets all the requirements for complex and sophisticated 3D printing. The result is a high-performance, extrudable compound that is available in large, reproducible quantities at any time thanks to secure procurement sources. This is another sustainable new development from PolyTherm for the use of regenerated plastics in new, modern areas of application. If you have any further questions, please contact us at sales@polytherm-kg.de!

🔵 PS/PMMA copolymer microspheres for use in coextrusion applications ⚪ PS 50 ensures glare-free surfaces through homogeneous light scattering and uniform matting. The plastic surface acquires a defined structure and a high-quality, pleasant feel. 🔵 Advantages: • fine, narrow particle size distribution • easy incorporation • high thermal stability 🔵 Applications: Masterbatches and compounds for coextrusion: • light scattering • matting • haptics • structure 🔵 Average particle size: 44-55 µm

Through the extension of the product range with a new mono-coupling system with a French profile, HASCO has once again improved its service for customers throughout the world. The new modular French coupling system Z8012/... offers exceptionally simple and adaptable solutions for applications in the low-temperature range. The couplings have been specially developed to meet the demands of mouldmaking and allow reliable and efficient media throughput – irrespective of whether the work is carried out with hot or cold water, or with cooling oil. Maximum throughput with minimum effort Thanks to the free passage on both sides, the system guarantees optimum throughput rates without additional flow resistance. The proven ergonomic single-handed operation enables fast and reliable coupling and decoupling. The reinforced locking system ensures reliable sealing of the circuit at all times. Safe handling through colour coding For maximum process reliability, the plug and socket are available in different colours. The coloured rings make it easier to differentiate between the media circuits and minimise the risk of incorrect connections – especially with complex moulds featuring multiple cooling lines. Modularity for maximum flexibility The new French coupling system is available in numerous connection types and designs, and can be integrated seamlessly into existing cooling concepts. An exchangeable fluorinated rubber O-ring additionally increases maintenance friendliness and ensures a long service life for the coupling, even under demanding conditions. With this extension of the cooling programme, HASCO offers a forward-looking solution for precise, reliable and efficient cooling processes – once again underlining its expertise as an innovative partner in international mouldmaking.

With the new variants Z7517/…, Z7526/… and Z7527/…, HASCO is extending its proven locating ring range and offering mouldmakers even more possibilities for precise centring and reliable guiding of moulds when clamping on the injection moulding machine. The new locating ring ensures, thanks to its 8 mm guide length, precise positioning on the machine side. The extended guide length reliably prevents any tipping of the mould, thereby increasing process reliability. Fixing holes enable reliable flush tightening, while flexible adjustment possibilities guarantee optimum integration in different mould constructions. Perfectly coordinated with HASCO thermal insulating sheets The new variants, with thicknesses of 6 and 8 mm, are coordinated with HASCO thermal insulating sheets. This ensures an accurate connection and high stability, even in demanding applications. Alongside the new variants, the HASCO locating ring range also includes a large number of diameters, installation depths and technical versions, as well as a variety of other designs for many different mould sizes and machine types. The entire range can be easily viewed and ordered via the HASCO web shop. With these new locating rings, HASCO is expanding its product range with practical solutions that combine maximum precision, simple assembly and long-term process reliability.

The portfolio has been extended by a new slide retainer, Z1894/..., for reliable positioning with maximum maintenance efficiency. It offers an intelligent solution for the reliable and low wear fixing of slides in injection moulding tools. In combination with the optionally available slide holding plate, Z18940/..., the system can be adapted flexibly to different applications and mould concepts. Reliable holding force under demanding conditions Slide retainer Z1894/... guarantees reliable positioning of slides with a holding force of up to 22 kg – even at mould temperatures of up to 220 °C. A long-lasting locking roll ensures consistent function and minimum wear – even with frequent cycles and dynamic mould loads. Maintenance-friendly through front assembly A major characteristic of the new slide retainer is the simple installation area, which enables front assembly directly on the mould parting line. As a result, assembly and installation directly on the machine are made considerably easier, which reduces downtime and speeds up maintenance. With the unique range of slides and various locking elements, there are a variety of combination possibilities and solutions for many different individual applications. The slide elements, manufactured with the highest precision, offer designers and mouldmakers many advantages, eliminating complex routine work through the use of these standardised components.

PFAS – polyfluorinated alkyl compounds – are being discussed because this group of substances is almost impossible to degrade. They are therefore also referred to as ‘forever chemicals’. These PFAS accumulate and can accumulate in the environment, in humans and in animals. The aim and purpose of PFAS processing aids in thermoplastic applications are, for example: Prevention of nozzle bearding Reduction of shark skin (melt fracture) Temperature resistance in processes up to 290 °C Good printability or coating MLPlastics has alternative processing aids in its portfolio that are PFAS- and silicone-free and still have a positive effect on the process and result as usual. Our products are food-compliant. Please contact our application developers, we will be happy to help you.