APRIL 2024
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DME Hot Runner Technology Selection Guide
GENERIC POLYMER NAME (TRADE NAME) [A=AMORPHOUS or C=CRYSTALLINE] NOTE:THE CHART BELOW SHOWS COMMODITY RESINS IN ORANGETYPE; ALL OTHERS ARE ENGINEERING RESINS.
The values expressed in grams are for reference only and are determined by using a nominal wall thickness of 1.8mm (.070") and unfilled poly- propylene Part dimension, wall thickness, length of fill within part, mold conditions and molding parameters must also be considered. NOTE: If flame retardant is present in the desired resin grade, please contact DME for product suitability or application guidance.
Resin Application Key Good Contact DME
Not recommended
Flow Capacity
(Grams)
Polymer Viscosity Key
Recommended Gate Diameter Range
L=Low M=Medium H=High
Viscosity
Max (inch)
Low MFI.16
Medium MFI 7-16
High MFI .02-7 LLHMHMLMHMMMHHMLHHHHHHHLHHMHHLLHHHM
NOZZLES
Min (mm) Max (mm) Min (inch)
TIP
Sprue Tip
1.0
2.0
0.040 0.080
20
15
10
StellarONE-04 Thermal Gate
Point Gate Tip
1.0
1.9
0.040 0.075
10
10
7
Sprue Tip
2.0
3.0
0.080 0.125
500
400
225
StellarONE-06 Thermal Gate
Point Gate Tip
1.5
2.5
0.060 0.100
175
125
80
Sprue Tip
2.5
4.0
0.100 0.160
625
575
325
StellarONE-08 Thermal Gate
Point Gate Tip
1.5
3.1
0.060 0.125
250
175
125
Sprue Tip
2.5
5.0
0.100 0.200
850
700
425
StellarONE-10 Thermal Gate
Point Gate Tip
1.5
3.1
0.060 0.125
310
200
150
Sprue Tip
3.0
6.0
0.125 0.236 1000
775
475
StellarONE-12 Thermal Gate
Point Gate Tip
2.0
3.1
0.080 0.125
500
375
275
Sprue Tip
3.0
8.0
0.125 0.315 1500
1100
750
StellarONE-16 Thermal Gate
Point Gate Tip
2.5
4.4
0.100 0.175
800
550
400
Sprue Tip
1.5
2.0
0.600 0.800
400
300
150
StellarONE-06 Valve Gate
Direct Valve Gate Tip 1.5
2.0
0.600 0.800
225
150
90
Sprue Tip
2.5
2.5
0.100 0.100
500
450
250
StellarONE-08 Valve Gate
Direct Valve Gate Tip 2.5
2.5
0.100 0.100
450
300
220
Sprue Tip
2.5
3.0
0.100 0.125
775
625
375
StellarONE-10 Valve Gate
Direct Valve Gate Tip 2.5
3.0
0.100 0.125
610
460
280
Sprue Tip
4.0
5.0
0.160 0.200
900
725
425
StellarONE-12 Valve Gate
Direct Valve Gate Tip 4.0
5.0
0.160 0.200
725
525
315
Sprue Tip
5.0
7.0
0.200 0.275 1,200
950
600
StellarONE-16 Valve Gate
Direct Valve Gate Tip 5.0
7.0
0.200 0.275
940
640
475
Available only as a DME Designed and Manufactured Manifold & Components or Fully Assembled and Wired Hot Half
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