For manufacturers in the plastics industry, the SMARTFLOW® Scientific Cooling Class offers the industry’s best, in-depth exploration into the science of cooling in injection molding. Ideal for designers, mold builders, tooling engineers, and mold technicians, the class focuses on not only the “how” but the “why” behind effective cooling practices. Expert-Led Learning Experience for Injection Molders Developed by Mark Brown and Phil Burger in collaboration with industry experts, this 2-day course immerses participants in both theoretical and practical aspects of scientific cooling. The curricul ..read more

As we started to discuss in part one of this blog, maintaining injection mold cleanliness is crucial for optimal production efficiency and product quality, and SLIDE Products has been an industry leader in mold cleaners, mold releases, and other injection molding supplies since 1953. With such a wide product range, some SLIDE mold cleaners are lesser known. Here are the final three of six products we cover in a two-part blog series: Silicone Remover The Silicone Remover is an “Uh oh” product — you don’t realize it’s needed until the situation demands it. Since silicone mold releases are non-pa ..read more

Maintaining mold cleanliness is crucial for optimal production efficiency and product quality, and SLIDE Products has been an industry leader in mold cleaners, mold releases, and other injection molding supplies since 1953. Offering a comprehensive range of industrial-strength cleaners, wipes and polishes specifically designed for injection molds while in use and in storage, SLIDE has set the standard for injection mold cleaning and maintenance. But with such a wide range of products, some of the lesser-known (yet equally effective) products are often missed – here are the first three of six t ..read more

In the world of industrial vacuum and conveying applications, where precision, reliability and durability are paramount, Morris Couplings stand as the gold standard. These unique compression couplings, a.k.a. band couplings, developed by Morris Coupling Company in 1941, have become synonymous with excellence – the “Kleenex” of compression couplings. But what exactly are Morris Couplings, and why are they so revered? What Are Morris Couplings? Morris Couplings are specialized compression couplings used to join pipes and tubing in plastics processing and other industrial applications. They consi ..read more

For electric and gas-fired heating systems, safeguarding efficient operations and avoiding costly equipment damage is a top priority. A key component in achieving this is the use of high-quality heat transfer fluids, such as Paratherm. Paratherm specialized fluids play a crucial role in maintaining precise temperature control within industrial processes, ensuring the longevity of equipment and the integrity of the products being produced. But what exactly is Paratherm – and how can it help your operations? What Is Paratherm Heat Transfer Fluid? Paratherm heat transfer fluid is an exceptionally ..read more

Many companies involved with buying or making injection molding parts now require molds to have GPM flowrate and temperature data per circuit to be validated at startup. This data is also needed during production to troubleshoot problems, prevent defects, and minimize cycle times. If there’s no data from the mold startup, and something changes in the mold, then potential defects can be very difficult to diagnose. An issue that often occurs is one circuit becomes significantly hotter than another because a water line gets clogged with scale, rust or other contaminants. This will generally cause ..read more

Air seeder hose is flexible, abrasion resistant tubing with a low coefficient of friction interior to facilitate the smooth transfer of seed and fertilizer. Developed primarily for use in primary, secondary and tertiary lines on air seeder machines, air seeder hose is also ideal for liquid fertilizer spreading, drain lines, irrigation lines, standard duty water suction, construction dewatering, and trash pumps. In air seeders, the hose plays an important role as the conduit through which seeds are smoothly transported from the central hopper to the seed distribution mechanism, or seed boots, t ..read more

Established in 1889, NORRES has become a global leader in the manufacturing of polyurethane material handling hoses and is increasingly used in the plastics industry due to several appealing performance characteristics that make it well-suited for injection molding, extrusion and blow molding applications. Below are the top five reasons that NORRES hoses are ideal for use in the plastics industry. 1. Temperature Range Plastics processing can involve high-temperature resin conveyed in operations like extrusion and injection molding. NORRES hoses are manufactured with special polyurethane materi ..read more

Alfagomma hoses, distributed by Plastixs since 2015, are some of the most robust hoses available for effectively transferring both liquid and dry food with minimal wear. Alfagomma FDA liquid and dry food transfer hoses have higher temperature and pressure capability than your typical PVC or urethane hoses that are often used for these applications. Throughout the world, the name Alfagomma is synonymous with quality, a reputation based on first class hose products, a commitment to research and development and ongoing capital investment. Alfagomma’s development and product engineering conti ..read more

With high performance engineered plastics requiring higher mold temperatures to maximize material properties, equipment vendors have responded with high temperature, pressurized, water temperature control units with operating ranges to 392°F (180°C) and 445°F (230°C). These temperatures, and their corresponding pressure ratings, far exceed the temperature and pressure thresholds of standard steel, brass, aluminum and stainless steel manifolds normally used in the injection molding industry. Plastixs is the industry leader in manifold and hose solutions for these demanding applications. Plastix ..read more