Hot Runner and Controllers Product Handbook
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Hot Runner and Controllers Product Handbook Version 18.1

Table of Contents Section 1 General Hot Runner Information Section 2 Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks Section 3 UltraSync Section 4 Individual Servo Valve Gate (ISVG) Section 5 Hot Tip Nozzle Stacks Section 6 Ultra SideGate Section 7 PRONTO Section 8 Stack Hot Runners Section 9 UNIFY Section 10 Bolted Manifold System Section 11 Services Section 12 General Controller Information Section 13 Operator Interface Section 14 H-Series Card Section 15 Cables Section 16 Altanium Servo Control Section 17 Valve Gate Sequencer

General Hot Runner Information Ultra Advantage Ultra Helix • Reduced gate and stem wear • Stem pre-aligned before gate • Superior gate quality with precise stem alignment • Cylindrical shut-off • Industry leading gate longevity • Continuous valve stem guidance UltraSeal • Guaranteed leakproof operation • Less plate deflection • Preload nozzle to manifold Ease of Maintenance • Nozzle tips, thermocouples and heaters are replaceable in the press • Single O-ring operates in a cooled backing plate for reduced maintenance Wear Resistant Tips General Hot Runner Information • Improved longevity...

General Hot Runner Information Hot Runner Product Handbook v 18.1

Nozzle Sizes L-Dim L-Dim Range BL-Dim Range Valve Gate Valve Gate Ultra 750 & Ultra Helix 750 (VG only) Ultra 500 & Ultra Helix 500 (VG only) Ultra 350 & Ultra Helix 350 (VG only) Ultra 250 & Ultra Helix 250 (VG Only) General Hot Runner Information Nozzle Size

Melt Flow Index / Viscosity Resin Medium Viscosity HDPE LDPE High Viscosity General Hot Runner Information Bars represent typical Melt Flow Index ranges * Resins with no numbers shown are not typically characterized with MFI values. Hot Runner Product Handbook v 18.1

Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks Key Advantages • O-ring replaceable without pulling valve stems • Double Delta O-ring in cooled backing plate doubles seal life • Tips, nozzle heaters & T/Cs replaceable in the press UltraSeal • 3 year guaranteed leakproof operation • Pre-loads nozzle to manifold • Minimizes plate deflection / bowing UltraGuide/Ultra Helix • • • • Valve stem pre-aligned before gate Reduced gate / stem wear Thermally conductive component for fast start-up Cylindrical (Plunger) shut-off for improved gate quality Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks Valve Gate Stem Shut-off Options • 0˚ shut-off •...

Gate Quality Guidelines Factors Influencing Gate Quality Gate detail tolerances Shut-off Style Gate wear Tip / Gate Gate cooling Shut-off style Stem position / length Gate diameter / land Flow balance Thermal balance Variables Melt channel sizing Stem open/close timing Pneumatic pressure Injection speed Processing Variables Melt temperature Mold temperature Cooling time Decompression Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks Hold time Hot Runner Product Handbook v 18.1

Valve Stem Actuation Options Key points Nozzle Sizes Available Double Delta O-ring design for ease of maintenance Small diameter piston for tight pitch spacing down to 25.4mm (1") Extended maintenance interval design to combat weepage prone resins Double Delta O-ring design for ease of maintenance Up to 200psi (13.8bar) air pressure may be required for proper operation of SX valve gated systems Insufficient air pressure provided to SX piston can lead to stems seizing, sticking, and/or posting on the molded part Ultra 350 Ultra 500 Ultra Helix 350 Ultra Helix 500 Double Delta O-ring design...

Valve Stem Actuation Option (continued) Actuation All standard valve gating styles Actuation drive designs o Electric (Servo Motor) UltraSync-E o Hydraulic - UltraSync-H o Pneumatic - UltraSync-P UltraSync Plate Actuation * UltraSync-H not available with Ultra Helix 250 Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks 2-4 Gating styles available - VG, VX, Ultra Helix Plunger only O-rings, cylinder caps, pistons and stems accessible in the press without removing backing plate Limiting factor for tight pitch applications Individual drop airplate or multi-drop airplates are available Ultra 350 Ultra 500 Ultra 750...

Product Matrix - Helix Ultra Helix 500 Excellent gate quality with precise stem alignment. Excellent gate quality with gate hole included in tip Standard Product Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks Gating Style Application Overview Hot Runner Product Handboo

Product Matrix - Other Application Gating Style VG General purpose valve gate. Suitable for most resins General purpose valve gate for retrofitting into 750 Series VG gate details General purpose valve gate with gate shutoff within the nozzle tip. Typically applied on abrasive applications. Offers simplified gate detail Extended valve gate for improved gate access Double extended valve gate for improved gate access Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks (Double Extended) VG-HP (High Pressure) Single piece valve gate nozzle tip and housing for high pressure applications. (Only for Ultra 500) Typically...

Product Matrix - Other Ultra 500 Extended VX for increased gate access and/ or customization of the contact land. Typically applied on Automotive applications. Offers simplified gate detail Extended VX with extra stock tip for contouring Valve gate with gate shutoff within the nozzle tip. For high pressure applications. Typically used for Telecom. Offers simplified gate detail Extended VX with extra stock for increased gate access and tip contouring. Typically applied on Automotive applications (High Pressure) Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks Application Overview Gating Style VX-X XS (Extended...

Ultra Helix Gate Detail Dimensions Gate Detail Dimensions (mm [in]) Size Gate Detail Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks

Ultra Helix Gate Detail Dimensions Gate Detail Dimensions (mm [in]) Tip Style Gate Detail Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks * Effective interfacing diameter on manifold plates is 35.0 [1.377"] Ultra Helix VG Tip Diameter Gate Dia

Valve Gate Detail Dimensions Gate Detail Dimensions (mm [in]) Size Gate Detail Valve Gate Nozzle Stacks Hot Runner Product Handbook v 18.1