Efficient temperature control of injection molds is essential for consistent product quality, short cycle times, and long tool life. An optimal heat transfer from the temperature control medium to the mold steel ensures smooth and economical production. This is where the SPM systems from the SPM series come in: they allow you to clean temperature control channels, measure flow, and perform leak testing in a single operation. The SPM systems provide comprehensive preventive maintenance of your temperature control channels, removing deposits and contaminants before they can cause damage. This protects your injection molds and ensures consistently high product quality. The integrated flow measurement identifies blockages or restrictions early, while leak testing guarantees that no leaks occur that could interrupt production. Thanks to the flexible SPM series, you can select the right system size for your needs – from manual systems for smaller channel setups to fully automated solutions for complex injection molds. If a standard solution does not exactly match your requirements, we develop customized SPM systems quickly and efficiently, tailored to your production conditions. With SPM systems, you benefit not only from maximum process reliability but also from efficient machine operation, reduced downtime, and long-term optimization of your tooling. Whether cleaning temperature control channels, measuring flow, or performing leak testing, the SPM series provides a powerful solution for mold maintenance and preventive tool care, designed specifically for the needs of the plastics and injection molding industry.

The TAGARNO T50 delivers an almost latency-free live image in 4K/60 frames per second (FPS) and thus ensures unique image quality by avoiding the orientation disturbances, image artifacts and blurring that occur with cameras with lower frame rates and resolutions. In combination with an impressive working depth of 370 mm, integrated vibration reduction, automatic height adjustment and magnetic objectives, it offers an unprecedented user experience in digital microscopy · · A true all-rounder. Sophisticated design, fantastic image! · · All-in-one system Autofocus Long working distance Enormous working depth Extremely easy handling Razor-sharp live image Measurement functions. · · You can find all technical information on our website!

SHIBAURA MACHINE LWB unveils its innovative LWB VALUE MultiStation and LWB VALUE PowerStation at Kuteno, marking a pivotal advancement in industrial elastomer processing. In response to increasing product variety, stricter regulations, rising energy costs, and labor shortages, these systems enable flexible, efficient, and sustainable production—regardless of batch size or complexity. At the heart of this innovation lies the complete decoupling and parallelization of all process steps. Unlike conventional systems that operate linearly and cause downtime, the MultiStation and PowerStation separate the steps of loading, injecting, heating, and demolding both spatially and temporally. Automated tool movements between stations ensure continuous operation across all processes. The MultiStation, as a scalable platform, offers maximum flexibility—from manual applications to fully automated, interconnected production workflows. It uses tools in parallel, minimizes waste through stable processes, and allows maintenance or tool changes during operation without halting production. The PowerStation takes this further by maximizing parallelization and intelligently managing processes, achieving cycle times measured in seconds. Adaptive parameters, real-time data, and Industry 4.0 connectivity create a self-optimizing production environment with high process reliability and minimal energy consumption. Both systems represent a shift in production philosophy: from rigid mass production to modular, data-driven, and highly flexible manufacturing architectures. They boost productivity, reduce resource consumption, and make cost-effective production viable for both single-item manufacturing and high-performance series production.

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Conventional screw-tips consist of a tip, a locking ring, and a thrust ring. During plasticizing, the mass flow pushes the locking ring forward against the vanes of the rotating tip. This contact causes wear on both components. To prevent wear, the contact surfaces are often hard-faced or carbide-tipped. The patent-pending inmex non-return valve takes a different approach. It uses a two-part locking ring, with both ring halves internally guided by a fit with the extended vanes of the tip. The front ring segment engages with claws between the vanes of the tip, allowing the ring to rotate during plasticizing. The outer diameter of the front segment is smaller than the screw diameter, preventing the barrel from being worn by the rotating ring. The second ring segment, positioned toward the screw, corresponds to the nominal diameter of the screw, ensuring that it seals with the thrust ring during injection as usual. During metering, the first ring half is actively rotated, but the second ring half is not. As a result, the wear surface is no longer located between the vanes and the locking ring, but between the two ring segments, and is now three to four times larger than the standard size. This significantly extends the service life of the locking rings in the event of abrasive wear. In addition, the locking rings are pre-centered by the internal guide and close reliably for longer during injection, even with progressive wear. Another advantage concerns the screw, which is supported at its tip by the internally guided locking ring. This prevents the screw's vanes from being pressed against the barrel, which also has a positive effect on the screw's service life.