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…
Tech Tips
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From mold care and material handling to temperature control, injection end components, and more, IMS Company is here to provide the information and solutions you need—backed by more than 75 years of experience serving the plastics industry.
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From mold care and material handling to temperature control, injection end components, and more, IMS Company is here to provide the information and solutions you need—backed by more than 75 years of experience serving the plastics industry.
Explore the IMS Company Blog
Practical Tips. Industry Insights. Better Solutions.
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…
Sustainability
In June of 2021, The U.S. Plastics Pact announced an aggressive national strategy to ensure all plastic packaging will be reusable, recyclable,…
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!…
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,…
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…
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…
Safety First!
On November 3, 2021 the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported private industry employers documented 2.7 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in…
Rust Prevention
Rust Prevention Rust prevention in injection molding is crucial for maintaining the longevity and performance of molds. Rust can cause defects in…
Reduce Mold Setup Time
Faster Mold Changeover Saves Time & MoneyIt is a good idea to keep the most common rigging products you use on this…
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