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Get practical tips, helpful insights, and industry knowledge from the experts at IMS Company. Our Tech Tips are designed to help plastic injection molders improve processes, troubleshoot common challenges, maintain equipment, and keep production running efficiently.
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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IMS Screw Tip BRODY-Ring

IMS Screw Tip BRODY-Ring Postpone Barrel Repairs – Improve Press Performance Extend Barrel Life 2 to 3X! Stop Screw Tip Blow-By With…

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Heater Band Wiring

Ohm's Law Ohm’s Law describes the way current flows through a material when different levels of voltage are applied. Some materials like…

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Essential Barrel Information

Tool Steel-Lined Barrels Premature and uneven cylinder wear is expensive in terms of both replacement costs and lost process efficiency. IMS barrels…

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Eliminate Static and Dust!

When the air is dry, passing objects strip electrons from each other and develop a static charge. It can cause shocks up…

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Drum Tumbler

An IMS Exclusive Product Easily Blend Material While Saving Time, Labor and Money Optimum Mixing Durable Single Drum Tumbler Corner wall design…

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Dew Point Meter/Monitor

Dew Point Range: -40°F to +30°F (-40°C to -1.1°C) Monitor And Spot Check The Performance Of Your Desiccant Style Drying Equipment How…

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