Having discussed so manyadvantages of hot runner systems, is it suitable for every mold? The answer is no. Generally speaking,hot runner technologyis only applicable to plastic molds, and not all plastic molds are suitable. The following explains the applicability of hot runner systems for some commonly used plastics:
Material - Type Crystalline
PP PE PBT PET POM PPA PPS LCP
Valve Gate Excellent Excellent Possible Excellent Excellent Possible Excellent Possible
Pin Point Gate Nozzle Excellent Excellent Possible Possible Possible Possible Possible Contact for Inquiry
Open Nozzle Excellent Excellent Possible Possible Contact for Inquiry Contact for Inquiry Contact for Inquiry Not Recommended
Material - Type Amorphous
PS ABS PPO PC SAN PUR PVC PMMA
Valve Gate Excellent Excellent Excellent Possible Possible Possible Possible Excellent
Pin Point Gate Nozzle Excellent Excellent Possible Contact for Inquiry Possible Contact for Inquiry Not Recommended Possible
Open Nozzle Possible Possible Possible Contact for Inquiry Contact for Inquiry Contact for Inquiry Possible Possible
Material - Type Additives
FR GF ST
Valve Gate Possible Possible Possible
Pin Point Gate Nozzle Contact for Inquiry Contact for Inquiry Contact for Inquiry
Open Nozzle Possible Possible Possible |
