Hot Runner Technology

Description

Quality and profitability of injection molding operations can be considerably influenced by the hot runner system. The many variations and design principles of hot runners are material dependent and therefore not universally applicable. Knowing about and recognizing these limitations will make or break a molder's success. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art in hot runner technology, advantageous design principles, and applications. The user will find the necessary basics as well as many proven designs and application examples. Content:• Front Matter • Preface • Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Basic Aspects of Heat Technology 3. Introduction of Hot Runner Components 4. Heating of Hot Runner Manifold Blocks 5. Heating of Hot Runner Nozzles • 6. Measurement and Control of Temperature 7. Material Behavior under Mechanical Load 8. Corrosion and Wear 9. Screw Connections and Material Selection for Elevated Temperatures 10. Basic Aspects of Plastics Technology 11. Maintenance and Storage of Hot Runner Molds 12. Design of Special Hot Runner Systems and Hot Runner Molds Appendices Index