system-selection-guide - New
system-selection-guide - New
Contents pg
Standard Hot Runner Configuration 4
Hot Runner System Overview 5
Selection Overview 6
Nozzle Range and Series Options 8
Body Grade Selection 10
Nozzle Range Selection 11
Nozzle Series Selection 12
Typical Flow Length Ratios 13
Nozzle Flow Rates 13
Tip Grade Selection 14
Tip Style Selection 15
Tip Styles 16
Nut Grade Selection 17
Nut Type Selection 18
Nut Options 19
Nozzle Assembly Order Code for MJ and X-Range Series 20
Tip and Nut Options 21
Plastic Material and Tip and Nut Suitability 22
Gate Geometry Selection 23
Gating Options – MX / BX / SX / TX FlowLoc ™
24
Gating Options - YCN/Multi-Gates 25
YCN Nut 26
Multi-Gates 28
MJ Nozzle 30
MX Nozzle 32
BX Nozzle 34
SX Nozzle 36
FlowLoc Range
™
38
VeriShot Single Valve Gate System
™
40
MVG25 Headed Pin Valve Gate System 42
MVG40 Headed Pin Valve Gate System 44
MVG40 Threaded Pin Valve Gate System 46
MVG55 Headed Pin Valve Gate System 48
Cylix Headed Pin Valve Gate System 50
MVCH Valve Gate System 52
Manifold Components 54
Selecting a Manifold Configuration 55
Nexus™ Systems 56
Hot Half System 57
Additional Considerations 58
System Selection Example 60
Meticom TC5100 / TC5200 Temperature Control System 61
Meticom TC5H Temperature Control System 62
G-Series GTV8 Integrated Sequential Controller 63
KEY KEY
Valve Gate Assembly Back Plate**
*Supplied by Customer
**Supplied by Mastip when hot half ordered
Locating Ring**
Back Plate**
Manifold
Manifold
Plate**
Nozzle
Cavity
Plate *
Cooling Channels
A Hot Runner System maintains a molten flow of plastic from the moulding machine nozzle to the gate of a plastic
injection mould.
Single Nozzle Gating Directly onto Part Single Nozzle Gating into a Cold Runner
Selection Overview
The easiest way to select the correct hot runner system is to follow the ten steps below.
ONE
Fill in part and material details for later reference
Using the flow chart “Body Grade Selection” on page 10 select Using the flow chart “Tip Style Selection” on page 15 and the
the required nozzle body steel grade. associated table on page 16 select the appropriate tip style.
For “Multi-Gate Selection” refer to page 28.
Body Grade F1 / F3
Tipless Nut
THREE Tip Style Y (No Tip)
Nozzle Range MJ / MX / SX / BX / TX / BM / SM Using the flow chart “Nut Grade Selection” on page 17
and the associated table select the appropriate nut grade.
Using the flow chart “Nozzle Series Selection” on page 12 and the
associated tables on page 13 select the appropriate nozzle series. EIGHT
Nozzle Series 09 / 13 / 16 / 19 / 27 Using the flow chart “Nut Type Selection” on page 18 and the
associated tables on page 19 select the appropriate nut style.
FIVE Thermal Gate
Using the flow chart “Tip Grade Selection” on page 14 Nut Style ONT / BN / BE / SN / SX / SL / RN / RSN / YCN
and the associated table select the appropriate tip grade.
Valve Gate
Tip Grade G1 / G2 / G5 Nut Style ONT / V1B / V2B / V1S / V2S
SIX
NINE
Using the flow chart “Tip Style Selection” on page 15 and the Using the flow chart “Gate Geometry Selection” on page 23
associated table on page 16 select the appropriate tip style. select the appropriate gate geometry.
For “Multi-Gate Selection” refer to page 28. units
Notes
Corrosion
resistant Yes F3
steel
No
F1
Bodies are manufactured in various grades designed for different applications and wear resistance.
F1 H13 Steel
Nozzle Range F1 F3
MJ Ï
MX
BX
SX
TX Ï
BM
SM
Nozzle Range
Selection
No No Select BM
Nexus™
Pre-Assembled Yes Select FlowLoc™
System TX Range
No
Does confined
Single Nozzle? No Yes
gate area require
MJ?
No
Series Range
Yes Front loading Yes MJ MX BX
required?
09 20
Easy fill applications1
PP - L/t < 125 MFI = > 15 13 24 31
27 45
*Shot weight
No exceeds polymer in nozzle Sensitive Yes
or is an engineering material?
polymer
Yes
No
Determine material
characteristics Use shot weight and typical
L/t ratios for starting point
Increase number
Is
and/or size of
pressure and fill No
injection points
time OK?
Consider Valve Gate
Shot Weight
Flow Rate =
Yes (Fill Time * No Nozzles)
Refer to tables on page 13 - Typical Flow Length Ratios
+ Nozzle Flow Rates to select appropriate nozzle series
Use flow rate data
to select nozzle
The following may require
larger flow channels:
1. Shear sensitive material
2. Thin wall construction
3. Long flow lengths
4. Filled materials
Is flow
rate above 75% of Yes Thin wall part or
nozzle capacity? filled material? Yes
No
Go to Tip Grade
Selection
Wall Section
Material
2.0 1.5 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4
ABS 170 96 43 27 21 15 11 7
CA 150 84 38 24 18 14 9 6
EVA 175 98 44 28 21 16 11 7
SAN 120 68 30 19 15 11 8 5
PA 150 84 38 24 18 14 9 6
PC 100 56 25 16 12 9 6 4
HDPE 225 127 56 36 28 20 14 9
LDPE 275 155 69 44 34 25 17 11
PMMA 130 73 33 21 16 12 8 5
POM 150 84 38 24 18 14 9 6
PP 250 141 63 40 31 23 16 10
UPVC 100 56 25 16 12 9 6 4
All flow lengths greater than this must be considered thin wall and the nozzle series selected accordingly.
Use the table below to select the correct nozzle series based on the flow rate required and the material category.
If the material is a blend material (for example Medium-Difficult or Easy-Medium) always select the higher category to
ensure the part can be filled.
1 Additives, flow length and thin wall sections all reduce the effective flow rate and shot weight.
To counter the reduced flow rate and shot weight select one nozzle series larger.
2 Refer to table on page 22 - Plastic Material and Tip and Nut Suitability.
Minimum gate
Easy material? Yes vestige or long
life required?
Yes
No
Difficult
material or G2 tip
long life?
No
No
Processing
Use G5 Yes temperature
> 300ºC
No
Use G1
Go toTip Style
Selection
Tip Grades
Tips are manufactured in various grades designed for different applications and wear resistance.
No Use OT
Gating direct
No Valve Gate?
onto part?
No Use TV
Yes Yes
Shear
Yes Use OV
Sensitive?
Yes Cylindrical
Valve Gate?
Gate? No
No Filled
Yes No
Material?
No
No Use TT or IT
Is material
sensitive to
separation
Yes
No Crystalline material?
(i.e. narrow moulding Yes Use IT
window?)
Yes
Long fibre filled
material?
No Use OT
Go to Nut Type
No Use TT
Selection
Tip Styles
Multi-Gate Multi-Gate
Axial Tip (A) Side Tip (S)
Abrasive
Polymers?
No
Yes
Corrosion
Resistance Yes Use H3
Required?
Use H5
No
Good
Thermal Gate Yes Use H2*
Control?
No
Go to Nut Use H1
Type Selection
Notes
*H2 nut only available in ONT nut
*MJ09 nut only available in H2
Nuts are manufactured in various grades designed for different applications and wear resistance.
Gating
Select YCN Nut,
direct onto No
Sprue Nut SN, SX or SL
part?
Yes
Is witness
ring on part No Select Open Nut
acceptable? (ONT)
Yes
Is gate
cooling critical Yes
to cycle
time?
No
No
No
No
Go to Gate Geometry
Selection
K
at time of order.
R1
Sprue Nut +5 (SN) Sprue Nut + 20 (SX) Sprue Nut + 35 (SL) Retro Sprue Nut (SN-R) YCN Nut (YCN)
Witness
Witness
Witness
Witness
Witness
Modify
Modify
Modify
Modify
Modify
Valve Gate Nut Types Thermal Gate and Valve Gate Nut Types
Valve Bush Nut Valve Sprue Nut
Open Nut (ONT) Retro Nut (ONT-R)
(V1B/V2B) (V1S/V2S)
Witness
Witness
Witness
Ï Witness
Ï
Modify
Modify
Modify
Ï Modify
NOZZLE
NUT
NOZZLE
NOZZLE SERIES
TIP NOZZLE
LENGTH
NOZZLE TIP
RANGE EXTENSION
(OPTIONAL)
BODY TIP NUT GATE (BUSH & SPRUE
GRADE GRADE GRADE DIAMETER NUTS ONLY)
+5
+10 } Thermal Tip
With Open Nut
F1
F3
G1
G2
H1
H2
+C Valve Gate G5 H3
Cap Insulator H5
09
13
T (Open) 16 METRIC INCH
BN 19 045 (BX25 ONLY)
T BE 25 055 137
SN 27 065 187
I
O SX 075 237
MJ SL 085 287
G
MX SNR 095 337
4S
BX RN 105
4A
SX (Y)CN** 115
Y (No Tip)
TX V 130
BM V1B 145
SM V2B 160
V1S 175
V2S 200
225
250
275
300
350
400
450
3 1 1
3 4 4
Plastic Material and Tip and Nut Suitability Key Tip Suitability
Suitable
G5 Very suitable with Grade 5 tips and H5 nuts only
¤ Application dependant
1 Not available in G5
G5 Application dependant and Grade 5 tip and H5 nuts only
2 Only available in G2
Ï Not suitable
PP
PE
Easy
PS Ï
SB Ï
EVA Ï
ABS ¤ Ï
AS ¤ Ï
POM ¤ Ï
Medium
SAN ¤ Ï
PA6 ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PMMA ¤ ¤ Ï
ASA ¤ ¤ Ï
TPE ¤ ¤ Ï
PA66 ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PBT Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PC Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PPS Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PPE Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PPU Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PET Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PES Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PPO Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
LCP Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
Difficult
PEI Ï ¤ ¤ ¤ ¤ Ï
PP + FILL Ï G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 Ï
PA + FILL Ï G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 Ï
SAN + FILL Ï G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 Ï
PA66 + FILL Ï G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 G5/H5 Ï
PBT + FILL Ï G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ Ï
PC + FILL Ï G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ Ï
PPS + FILL Ï G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ Ï
PPE + FILL Ï G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ Ï
PPU + FILL Ï G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ Ï
PET + FILL Ï G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ G5/H5 ¤ Ï
Gate Geometry
Selection
For Valve Gate the gate
diameter and land does
not affect gate quality
Use minimal land (q)
Minimal gate and gate diameter (G)
vestige required? Yes
For easy materials
use G2 TT/IT tip
No
Finished
Nozzle Series
Material Tip Grade
09 13 16 19 27
G1/H1 - 0.8 - 1.3 0.9 - 1.4 1.1 - 1.6 1.8 - 2.5
Unfilled G2/H1 0.7 – 0.8 0.7 – 1.3 0.8 - 1.4 1.0 - 1.6 1.6 - 2.5
G5/H1 - 0.9 – 1.3 1.0 - 1.4 1.2 - 1.6 2.0 - 2.5
G5/H1 - 1.0 – 1.4 1.2 – 1.5 1.5 - 1.8 2.4 - 2.8
Filled
G5/H5 - 1.4 –1.6 1.5 – 1.7 1.7 – 2.0 2.6 – 2.8
Ød4
Ød4
5.0
Ød4
10.0
SN +5 SX +20 SL +35
13 16 19 27 13 16 19 27 13 16 19 27
Ï
L (nozzle)
20.0
Ød4
35.0
5.0
Ød4
Ød4
BN / BE V1B/V2B V1S/V2S
13 16 19 27 13 16 19 27 13 16 19 27
Ï Ï
L (nozzle)
Ød4 Ød4
Ød4
5.0
Ød4 Ød4 10 12 15 23
10.0
YCN +20 YCN +35
13 16 19 27 13 16 19 27
Ï Ï Ï Ï
20.0
35.0
Ød4
Ød4
YCN Nut is designed for X-range nozzles, providing open flow moulding. An ideal moulding solution
for indirect-feed via a cold runner. Ideal for Thermal Gate applications.
Features
• Internal nut profiles to suit different materials 3
and temperature requirements
• No high-conductivity tip insert required
• Tipless nut provides open flow moulding
• Minimises melt shear
• Lowers the overall pressure drop through the gate 7 4
• Provides a broad repeatable moulding window
Applications P7 P4 N3
• Moulding applications that suit open flow injection Easy material/ Gate is located 7mm forward E.g. PP, PE, ABS,
• Cosmetic gate is not required on moulded part P7 Low temperature of the heat source ASA, SAN
• Ideal for indirect-feed via a cold runner
Gate is located 4mm forward
• Moulding applications where a moulded P4 Mid-Range
of the heat source
E.g. PC, POM, PMMA
sprue is acceptable
• Thermal Gate applications N3
Difficult material/ Gate is located 3mm behind E.g. PA, PBT, PET, PPS
High temperature the heat source PEI, PPO
Gate Diameter
X-Range YCN Nuts are stocked with standard gate diameters according to the nozzle series, nut
style and filled or unfilled material.
Unfilled X Range – YCN Nut Style Filled X Range – YCN Nut Style
Series P7 P4 N3 Series P7 P4 N3
13 Ø1.2 Ø1.3 Ø1.3 13 Ø1.6 Ø1.8 Ø1.8
16 Ø1.4 Ø1.5 Ø1.5 16 Ø1.8 Ø2.0 Ø2.0
19 Ø1.8 Ø2.0 Ø2.0 19 Ø2.2 Ø2.5 Ø2.5
27 Ø2.2 Ø2.5 Ø2.5 27 Ø2.7 Ø3.0 Ø3.0
YCN Nut
Selector
Yes Cosmetic
Gate
No
Moulded
No Sprue
Acceptable
Yes
Yes
No
Valve Gate
Yes and/or Sequential
Filling
No
Multi-Gates
Mastip’s Multi-Gate solutions are engineered specifically for challenging applications requiring close
pitch gates in restricted areas where conventional gating methods aren’t possible.
Applications
• Multiple part direct injection gating with one
nozzle either in an Axial or Side gate tip style
• Side multi-gates allow internal side gating on Axial Side
single complex round parts that need a highly
balanced fill
• Axial multi-gates allow for direct gating on single
complex round parts that need a highly balanced fill
L
LL
0.5 - 1.0
Gate Size – Side mm
(max 70% part wall thickness)
Multi-Gates Selection
Multi-Gate
Thermal Gate No
Selection
Yes
No Polyolefin
Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Alternate Solution
MJ Nozzle Overview
1.MJ FEATURES
Mould design
• Nozzle pocket profile for improved cooling
performance and gate strength
• Optimal flow characteristics for ease of moulding
1 Dowel Pin
• Close cavity pitching
Operation
• Wide moulding window 2 Body
• Excellent temperature profile and thermal stability
• Operates at low moulding pressure and temperature
• Short cycle times
3 Tip
4 Heater
5 Thermocouple
6 Snap Ring
MJ Nozzle Series
Ø4.0
A/F = 20
Ø2
4.0
12.0
L (nozzle)
MJ Standard Lengths
L (nozzle)*
09 Series 75 95 115 130 145 175
Ø14.0
MJ Gating Options
5.0
10.0
MX Nozzle Overview
MX nozzle, specifically designed for multi cavity manifold systems and hot halves.
1.MX FEATURES
Mould design
• Efficiently designed profile to allow closer cavity pitching
• Shares the same gate profiles as BX and SX 1 Dowel Pin
• Available in both thermal and valve gate options
• Consistent nozzle lengths across the range
• Ability to mould large parts with smaller nozzles
due to optimum flow characteristics 2 Body
Operation
• Wide moulding window
• Excellent temperature profile and thermal stability
• Operates at low moulding pressure and temperature
• Optimum cycle times due to superior thermal insulation
• Uses an advanced micro coil heater with integrated
heat deflection tube 3 Heater Sleeved
4 Tip
5 Thermocouple
6 Thermocouple Clip
7 Heater Cap
8 Snap Ring
9 Nut
MX Nozzle Series
.0
.0 Ø8
0 Ø7
Ø6.
A/F = 26
A/F = 36
A/F = 24
Ø28 Ø30
.0 .0
Ø4
0.0
15.0
12.0
12.0
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
13 H13 (Std) F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1
16 H13 (Std) F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1
19 H13 (Std) F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1 F1
BX Nozzle Overview
BX nozzle is designed to provide cost sensitive solutions for low to medium cavitation
applications, not requiring hot half construction.
1.BX FEATURES
Mould Design
• Ability to easily order special length nozzles 1 Dowel Pin
• Shares the same gate profiles as MX and SX
• Available in both thermal and valve gate options
• Consistent nozzle lengths across the range 2 Body
• Ability to mould large parts with smaller nozzles
due to optimum flow characteristics
Operation
• Wide moulding window
• Excellent temperature profile and thermal stability
• Operates at low moulding pressure and temperature
• Optimum cycle times due to superior thermal insulation
• Uses an economical and robust coil heater
3 Heater
Installation and Maintenance
• Simple machining and installation requirements
• Improved reliability due to the use of advanced materials
• Common tip and nut options provide ready availability of
spare parts
4 Heater Cover
5 Tip
6 Thermocouple
7 Thermocouple Clip
8 Heater Cap
9 Snap Ring
10 Nut
Series Steel 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 130 145 160 175 200 225 250 275 300 350 400 450
BX Nozzle Series
.0 0
Ø6 Ø7. Ø8.
0
A/F = 34
A/F = 36
A/F = 31
Ø34
.0 Ø38
.0 Ø40
.0
12.0
15.0
12.0
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
Ø10.0 Ø12.0 Ø15.0
Ø27.0 Ø30.0 Ø33.0
Ø50
.0
20
L (nozzle)
Ø23.0
Ø43.0
BX27
SX Nozzle Overview
With two heaters the SX nozzle is perfectly suited for all single nozzle applications.
1.SX FEATURES
1 Circlip
Mould Design
• Ability to easily order special length nozzles 2 Sprue Heater Cover
• Shares the same gate profiles as MX and BX
• Consistent nozzle lengths across the range
3 Sprue Heater
• Ability to mould large parts with smaller nozzles
due to optimum flow characteristics
8 Heater Cover
9 Thermocouple
10 Tip
11 Thermocouple Clip
12 Heater Cap
13 Snap Ring
14 Nut
Series Steel 45 55 65 75 85 95 105 115 130 145 160 175 200 225 250 275 300 350 400 450
420 (SS) F3 F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3*
420 (SS) F3 F3 F3 F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3*
420 (SS) F3* F3 F3 F3 F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3*
420 (SS) F3 F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3* F3*
SX Nozzle Series
A/F = 46
A/F = 36
A/F=36
Ø40 Ø50
Ø4
0
Ø32 Ø32
Ø24 Ø24 Ø38
Ø3*
Ø6 Ø4* Ø30
Ø7 Ø4*
Ø8
5
7
5
7
26
5
7
26
26
18
18
20
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
Ø10 Ø12 Ø15
Ø27 Ø30 Ø33
Ø50
Ø38
Ø30
Ø5*
Ø12
5
7
25
25
L (nozzle)
Ø23
Ø43
SX27
1.
FLOWLOC ™
FEATURES
Design
• Available in 16, 19 and 27 Series nozzle in a variety of
lengths with the ability to order special length nozzles
• Features a threaded base to attach securely
to the manifold 1 Stainles Steel
• Available in thermal gate Body
• Suitable for low to high cavity applications
• Shares the same gate profiles as existing X-Range nozzles
Operation
• Incorporates advanced heating technology with
embedded heaters for exceptional thermal performance
• Threaded nozzle screws directly into the manifold
providing a secure, leak-proof solution
• Capable of processing a wide range of polymers
including abrasive fillers
• Excellent thermal profile along the entire length
of the nozzle ensures a wide moulding window
2 Heater
• Suitable for high pressure applications
4 Thermocouple Clip
5 Heater Cap
6 Circlip
7 Tip
8 Nut
Series Steel 75 85 95 105 115 130 145 160 175 200 225 250 275 300 350 400 450
TX FlowLoc™ Nozzle
Ø12.0
Ø8.0
Ø7.0
20.00
20.00
20.00
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
L (nozzle)
A/F = 27
A/F = 30 A/F = 36
Ø12.0
Ø7.0
Ø12.0
20.00
20.00
20.00
L (nozzle)
(nozzle)
LL(nozzle)
A/F = 27 A/F = 30
A/F == 36
A/F 36
1. ™ FEATURES
VERISHOT 1 Locating Ring
Cap Screw M6
(metric option)
or ¼ UNC
2
Design
(inch option)
• Available to suit TX16, TX19 &
TX27 series threaded nozzles 3 Dowel Pin Ø6 x 20
• Compact annular design
• Reduced mould height 4 Cap Screw M8 x 90
• Multiple gate profiles to suit
a broad range of applications
• VeriShot™ functions as a locating 5 Striker Plate
ring for mould alignment 6 Dowel Pin Ø5 x 28
• Locating ring supplied in metric and
imperial sizes 7 Upper Manifold
Operation
• Advanced heating technology 8 Pin Locking Screw
9a
• Exceptional thermal performance 10 Valve Pin
• Capable of processing a wide range Valve Pin 9b
of polymers Adjustment 9c
• Adjustable valve pin Packers 11 Wear Strip Top
9d
• Incorporates superior FlowLoc™ 12 O-Ring ID 79 x 3
Technology providing a secure,
leak-proof solution 13 Piston
24 VeriShot™ Heater
25 Dowel Pin Ø5 x 28
26 Valve Pin Seal
Lower Manifold 27
28 Dowel Pin Ø3 x 12
Thermocouple 29
30 FlowLoc™ Nozzle
Ø170.00
Ø140.00
92.0
146.0
ØD
17.00
54.00
76.00 Min
L (nozzle)
FlowLoc™ (nozzle)
Metric Inch
ØD 100-125mm 4”- 5”
Note
1. Lengths can be customised to suit your requirements on request
2. Multiple diameter locator ring sizes now come as standard to suit your requirements.
1.
MVG25 FEATURES
6b
6c Valve Pin Adjustment Packers
6d
9 Piston
11 Circlip
12 Cylinder
14 Locating Spacer
50.0 Min
MVG25 Spacer
10.0
1.
MVG40 FEATURES
5b
5b Valve Pin Adjustment Packers
5b
7 Piston Main Seal
8 Piston
11 Cylinder
13 Locating Spacer
55.0 Min
MVG40 Spacer
10.0
1.
MVG40 FEATURES
10 Cylinder
12 Locating Spacer
55.0 Min
MVG40 Spacer
10.0
1.
MVG55 FEATURES
5b
5c Valve Pin Adjustment Packers
5d
8 Piston
11 Cylinder
13 Locating Spacer
55.0 Min
MVG55 Spacer
10.0
1.
CYLIX FEATURES
1 Blanking Retaining Screws
Mould Design
• Available to suit TX, FlowLoc™ Nozzle 2 Blanking Plate
• Standard minimal pitching is 60mm
• Backplates 65mm minimum
• Conical (1) or Cylindrical (2) shut off 3 Lid Seal
• Easy machining of pockets
4 Pin Locking Screw
Moulding Benefits 5a Valve Pin Adjustment Packer
• Reduced moulding pressure
• Wide moulding window
• Low mould filling stress results
6 Valve Pin
in better part quality
• Reduced gate cooling requirements
12 Cylinder
13 Flange Plug
15 Base
Y
10
X
Pin Length
L (nozzle)
figure. 9
1.
MVCH FEATURES
1 Back Plate Screw
Mould Design
• Available to suit MX 16, 19 and BX 16, 19 and 27 series
• Standard minimal pitching is 58mm
2 Back Plate
• Backplates 86mm minimum
• Easy machining of pockets
• Hydraulic actuation
Moulding Benefits
• Improved part quality 3 Cylinder
• Reduced moulding pressure
• Increased moulding window
• Lower mould filling stress results in better part quality
• Reduced gate cooling requirements
5 Lock Nut
6 Pin Holder
7 Pin
9 Steel Spacer
10 Insulation Spacer
11 Seal
80x58
54x54
86 MVCH2505
96 MVCH2510
15.0
L (nozzle)
Manifold Components
Exploded view of a Standard 2 Drop Hot Runner System
1 Spacer Assembly
Manifold Heater
4
Thermocouple 3 & Ceramic Connector
5 Manifold
7 Locator
9 Nozzle
For multi-cavity moulds balancing is critical to achieve consistent dimensions, cosmetic appearance and processing
conditions across cavities. It is therefore strongly recommended that for multi-cavity moulds a manifold layout providing
natural balancing is used.
Natural Balancing: In order to achieve natural balance, the material must flow through identical geometry from the
machine nozzle to each of the gates.
This means identical:
• Flow distance
• Runner diameters
• Number and angle of bends
This ensures that every gate receives material in exactly the same condition. With natural balance, the balance is
inherent in the design, and is not based on a specific material or processing temperature.
Rheological balancing: Is a method of balancing by using different runner sizes to artificially provide identical pressure
drop at each gate. To accurately predict this, the flow properties of the material must be known, along with the flow rate
and anticipated processing temperature. Any variation from the processing conditions used during design will result in
an unbalanced system.
Some drop configurations can not be naturally balanced unless the drops are on a PCD and must therefore be
rheologically balanced. E.g. 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17-23 etc
All standard Mastip manifolds (except 3 Drop 3x1) are naturally balanced.
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Nexus™ Systems
Mastip’s Nexus™ Pre-Assembled and Pre-Wired hot runner systems are designed for fast, simple installation out of the box without
requiring any further technical assembly. Nexus™ Systems incorporates superior FlowLoc™ technology providing a secure, leak-
proof solution. The FlowLoc™ range ensures an excellent thermal performance using the latest heating technology.
1. ™ SYSTEMS
NEXUS
1. HALF FEATURES
HOT
Applications
• Fully customised to suit
your application requirements
• Able to process commodity
and engineering grade polymers
Features
• Plates available in high quality
P20 steel or 420 stainless steel
• Proven performance of X-Range
nozzle technology
• Delivered fully assembled and
fully wired
Benefits
• Advanced heating technology for
superior thermal performance
• Easy servicing of nozzles, tips,
thermocouples and heaters
• Heaters are front loading
• Excellent thermal profile ensures
a wide moulding window
• 3-year leak proof guarantee
Additional Considerations
To select a Hot Runner System to match your part and material specifications consideration must
be given to the following:
• Gate type
• Gate size
• Nozzle range and series
• Nozzle tip style
• Nozzle nut type
Selecting Material
There are three broad categories of materials each relating to its moulding characteristics:
• Easy
• Medium
• Difficult
When selecting material consider the following:
• Materials with large percentages of filler (for example, >15%) or very low MFI, the material classification moves up a grade (for
example, easy to medium).
When designing an injection mould, the type, size and location of the gate is one of the most important consideration
for correct moulding of the part. Incorrect gate position can result in uneven filling, over packing, and dimensional
instability.
Available gate types include:
• Direct gating
• Valve gating
Direct gating is the most common gate type as it offers simple construction and reliability.
Refer to the Nozzle Section for more information about Gate Types
Gate Size
The correct gate size ensures a good thermal gate is achieved and minimises the pressure drop across the gate while
maintaining its structural integrity. Parts with very thin wall sections or very long flow lengths need a larger nozzle and
gate to achieve proper filling, this may require increasing the nozzle by one to two series.
gate size vs
gate size vs material gate size vs MFI part wall thickness gate size vs gate cooling
large gate
large gate
large gate
large gate
small gate
small gate
small gate
small gate
amorphous crystalline low MFI high MFI thin thick cold gate hot gate
material material material material part wall part wall cooling cooling
To calculate the number and size of nozzles required to fill a part an initial estimate of the number of nozzles or injection
points must be made. A good starting point is to limit the flow length / part thickness (L/t) ratio to the
typical values for that type of material. Refer table on page 13 - Typical Flow Length Ratios.
1.
METICOM TC5100 / TC5200 FEATURES
Features
• TC5100 accommodates 12 to 36 zones
• TC5200 has 24 to 72 zones and can
accommodate up to 120 zones in a
network
• The modularized design allows for easy
maintenance and configuration
• Soft Start function to protect heaters
during startup
• Idle mode after power failure, to protect
hot runner system and mold
• Self test on startup
• CE certified
• Easy to use touch screen interface
• Mould and module diagnostics
• Quick multi-zone setup
• Power usage display
• Synchronous heating and cooling
• Automatic heater and thermocouple
detection and monitoring
Technical Specifications
1. TC5H FEATURES
METICOM
• Blown Fuse
• Display function of current and output
ratio
• Smart SOFT START function
• Auto/Manual Selection function
• PID Automatic Temperature Control
• Output percentage limit setting
• LCD display module
• One-key start (stop)/standby (boost)
function
• Built-in alert alarm
• CE Certified
• Over-voltage protection
• Heater short-circuit protection
• Automatic detection of wire breakage of
heater
• TRIAC short-circuit protection
• Detection for reverse troubleshooting
sensor wiring temperatures
Technical Specifications
1.
GTV8 FEATURES
Technical Specifications
Notes