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.
Chapter 1 : Heat Technology
Chapter 2 : Hot Runner Components
Chapter 3 : Heating Manifold Blocks
Chapter 4 : Heating of Hot Runner Nozzles
Chapter 5 : Temperature Measuring and Controlling
Chapter 6 : Material Behavior under Stress
Chapter 7 : Corrosion and Wear
Chapter 8 : Screw Connections and Material Selection
Chapter 9 : Basic Plastics Technology
Chapter 10 : Maintenance and Storage Molds
Chapter 11 : Design
Chapter 12 : Suppliers of Hot Runner Systems
