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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…

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Purgex Purging Compounds

Select your process, resin and temperature to find your Purgex Grade

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Plastic Granulators

Granulators (sometimes referred to as grinders) are machines used to reduce scrap plastic parts or other plastic waste into a reusable form.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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Mold Clamps, Bolts & Washers

Molding Safety ChecklistInspection Inspect the press and surrounding areas including all auxiliary equipment for the following: Holes in Platens Mold Clamps Clamp…

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Metal Separation

Separation of metal contaminants is essential in plastics processing. Tramp Metal in the production line is not only a risk to the…

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Injection Molding Nozzle Tips

In injection molding, the nozzle tip is a critical component in the process. It plays a key role in controlling the flow…

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