INJECTION MOLDING: Servo Pump on Smaller Machine

So far, Boy Machines Inc., Exton, Pa., has offered its latest drive technology on machines from 35 to 90 metric tons.
New Product Announcements Published: 10/25/2011

MATERIALS: Biocompatible LSR for Radiation Sterilization

WEB EXCLUSIVE: Injection molding biocompatible silicone valves whose slits won’t close up or “heal” during radiation sterilization is possible with new Silpuran 6610/40 LSR from Wacker Chemical, Adrian, Mich.
New Product Announcements Published: 10/4/2011

MATERIALS: New LSR for Optimum Fire Protection

At this month’s Fakuma show in Germany, Wacker Chemie AG (parent of Wacker Chemical Corp., Adrian, Mich.) will introduce two new liquid silicone rubber grades that achieve UL 94V-0 flammability rating without abrasive fillers.
New Product Announcements Published: 9/30/2011

INJECTION MOLDING: Everything You Always Wanted in a Shutoff Nozzle

Compactness, durability, and low cost—everything that has been missing in many typical shutoff nozzles—are delivered by the new Mini-Shut nozzle, according to Md Plastics Inc., Columbiana, Ohio (mdplastics.com). Injection molders have us...
New Product Announcements Published: 9/29/2011

INJECTION MOLDING: New-Generation Closure Machine Saves Time & Energy

Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd., Bolton, Ont., has launched a new generation of its HyCAP hybrid electric/hydraulic molding system for high output of beverage closures.
New Product Announcements Published: 9/29/2011

INJECTION MOLDING: New 'Universal' Nozzle Tip

Responding to molder requests for a reliable and economical nozzle tip that is a universal design and helps control or eliminate stringing, drool, cold slugs, nozzle freeze-off, and sticking runners at the sprue, Molders Choice, Solon, Ohio, has add...
New Product Announcements Published: 9/29/2011

INJECTION MOLDING: Multicomponent Molding Plus Advanced In-Mold Assembly

An advanced injection system for molding and assembling multiple components in one machine and mold will be demonstrated at the Fakuma show in Germany later this month.
New Product Announcements Published: 9/29/2011

MATERIALS: New LSR for Optimum Fire Protection

WEB EXCLUSIVE: At next month’s Fakuma show in Germany, Wacker Chemie AG (U.S. office in Adrian, Mich.) will introduce two new liquid silicone rubber grades that achieve UL 94V-0 flammability rating without abrasive fillers.
New Product Announcements Published: 9/2/2011

INJECTION MOLDING: Double-Flighted Screw Speeds Melting Of ‘Difficult’ Materials

In order to keep up with advances in mold cooling and the faster-cycling parallel movements of electric and hybrid machines, injection presses need ability to melt crystalline resins faster.
New Product Announcements Published: 8/23/2011

INJECTION MOLDING: New Presses Debut at Fakuma Show

Advance word on several new press models were provided by two exhibitors at next month’s Fakuma show in Germany.
New Product Announcements Published: 8/23/2011