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Why Descale?

Descaling mold water passages (channels within the mold through which coolant flows to control the temperature during the molding process) is an…

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What is a Vacuum Loader?

Vacuum or Hopper Loaders automate the feeding of raw material, such as plastic pellets or resin, from a storage container to the…

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Mold Cleaner vs. Mold Release

Mold Cleaner and Mold Release are two distinct products, each serving different purposes: Mold Cleaner IMS Company offers an extensive line of…

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The Benefits of Extruder Screens

Whether you are producing plastic bottles, caps, or clothing, polymer material needs to be formed into a desired shape. The extrusion process…

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Sustainability

In June of 2021, The U.S. Plastics Pact announced an aggressive national strategy to ensure all plastic packaging will be reusable, recyclable,…

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Spiral Technology

Cut Cycle Time – Mold Better Parts IMS Select Exclusive Spiral™ End Caps, Screw Tips,R-Screws and Hoppers will help you do both!…

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Sizing a Chiller

Sizing a Chiller For Injection Molding The Right TypeMost refrigeration is designed for static loads, like in a meat cooler.In plastics processing,…

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Screw Tips

IMS Company wants to keep in touch with anyone in the plastics industry. Many large, long-time molders are gone. The technology has…

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Screw Tip Wear Issues

Screw Tip Wear Issues Cracked Ring: Excessive barrel wear in the metering area. Unmelted plastic in the valve can cause a situation…

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