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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.
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…
Quick Change Fittings & Thread Profile Sizing
IMS Hose and Fitting SizerMade Exclusively by IMS for Injection MoldersFor fast, accurate hose I.D. and pipe thread identification Durable 22 Gauge…
Purgex Purging Compounds
Select your process, resin and temperature to find your Purgex Grade
Plastic Granulators
Granulators (sometimes referred to as grinders) are machines used to reduce scrap plastic parts or other plastic waste into a reusable form.…
Part Diverting Systems
Automatically Sort Bad Parts From Good Parts General Description: A part diverter is used to change the direction of a shot of…
Molecular Sieve Desiccant
Why Buy High-Quality Desiccant? Desiccants can get contaminated or ruined by off-gases of certain resins. A general rule is to change the…
Mold Temperature Control
1. How Many Zones? Single Zone Temperature Control System Part #'s: 149127 & 145116Pgs. 242-243 of the IMS Catalog (46th Edition)(No Control…
Mold Setup Cart
IMS Exclusive Product Every Maintenance Department needs this Mold Setup Cart for easy access to all your maintenance products. Designed by a…
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