What are the parameters important for runner design? Here is the blog explaining the basics of runner design.
Tag: Hot Runners
# of Zones?
How do I calculate number of zones in a controller I need in a hot runner system? What are the common scenarios? Learn in this blog
nozzle selection by resin
I know the resin which I will be using for my project and how do I select the nozzle? Here is the explanation
Temp controllers – features
Here are the controller features explanation which is a continuation of temperature controller intro blog!
temperature controller – intro
Temperature controllers are key for the performance of hotrunner system for good operating window and protection. In this blog, you will learn the basics
Standard Systems
Do you want to save money buying hotrunners? Here is the blog about standard hotrunner systems for your project!
Valve Gate – Air kit
Pneumatic valve gates need an air kit to perform efficiently. Here in this blog you will learn about the function of an air kit.
Drawing requirements from mold designer
To design a hotrunner, mold designer should provide some important dimensions to hotrunner supplier. Here are the eight details needed in the drawing to design a hotrunner. You can download reference sheet below.
Valve Gate Actuation – servo
This blog is a continuation of the pneumatic and hydraulic actuation. Here is the explanation on the latest technology!
Valve Gate Actuation
This blog explains the methods of actuating valve gate pin in the hotrunner system, mainly Pneumatic and Hydraulic. More to come!
hOT TIP CONFIGURATIONS – SPECIAL TIPS
There are hot tip special tips for special gating requirements. You will learn what are the options in this blog.
5 steps to hot runner nozzle selection
How do you pick a hotrunner nozzle for your application? Here are the 5 steps!
Hot tip thermodynamics
Why it is hard to maintain good gate vestige in a hot tip systems. This blog explains the thermodynamics in the gate area which will give an idea of the variables for good gate vestige.
Valve gate variables
In this blog, you can learn what affects the valve gate quality? Variables that influence the gate vestige.
why valve gate?
Here in this blog you will learn the advantages and disadvantages of a valve gate system. VG system are expensive compared to hot tip but does it payback?