JUNE 2021
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DME Hot Runner Technology Selection Guide
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
GENERIC PLOYMER NAME (TRADE NAME) [A=AMORPHOUS or C=CRYSTALLINE]
NOTE: THE CHART BELOW SHOWS COMMODITY RESINS IN ORANGE TYPE; ALL OTHERS ARE ENGINEERING RESINS.
Good Contact DME Not recommended Resin Application Key
conditions and molding parameters must also be considered.
Recommended
Flow Capacity
NOTE: If flame retardant is present in the desired resin grade, please contact DME for product suitability or application guidance.
Polymer Viscosity Key L=Low M=Medium H=High
Gate Diameter Range
(Grams)
Viscosity
Min (mm)
Max (mm)
Min (inch)
Max (inch)
Low MFI.16
Medium MFI 7-16
High
MFI
NOZZLES
TIP
.02-7 L L H M H M L M H M M M H H M L H H H H H H H L H H M H H L L H H H M
Sprue Tip
1.0 2.0 0.040 0.080 20
15
10
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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
SmartONE-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 1200 950
600
SmartONE-16 Valve Gate
Direct Valve Gate Tip 5.0 7.0 0.200 0.275 940
640
475
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