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Hot Runner Selection Guide Hot Runner Systems
DME Hot Runner Technology Selection Guide - APRIL 2024 - www.dme.net
GENERIC POLYMER NAME (TRADE NAME) [A=AMORPHOUS or C=CRYSTALLINE]
COMMODITY 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 ap- plication guidance.
Resin Application Key Good
Contact DME Not recom- mended
Flow Capacity
(Grams)
Polymer Viscosity Key
Recommended Gate Diameter Range
L=Low M=Medium H=High
Viscosity
Low MFI- 16
Medium MFI 7-16
High MFI .02-7
Min (mm)
Max (mm)
Min inch)
Max (inch)
LLHMHMLMHMM
NOZZLES
TIP
Equatemp 3/4” Dia Single-Zone HSB Equatemp 1” Dia Single-Zone HSB
Sprue Tip
1.2 2.4 0.047 0.094 300 150
75
Sprue Tip
1.5 3.5 0.062 0.140 550 400
250
Std Point Gate Tip Wear Resisstant Point Gate Tip
0.8 1.5 0.030 0.060 250 175
125
1.5 2.5 0.060 0.100 250 175
125
Sprue Tip
3.1 5.5 0.125 0.218 1000 775
475
Equatemp 1.5” Dia Single-Zone HSB
Std Point Gate Tip Wear Resisstant Point Gate Tip
0.8 2.0 0.060 0.200 500 375
275
1.5 2.5 0.080 0.200 500 375
275
Sprue Tip
1.5 2.4 0.062 0.094 300 150
75
Equatemp 3/4” Dia Dual-Zone HSB
Std Point Gate Tip Wear Resisstant Point Gate Tip
0.8 1.5 0.030 0.060 100
75
50
1.5 2.0 0.060 0.080 100
75
50
Sprue Tip
2.4 3.5 0.094 0.140 550 400
250
Equatemp 1” Dia Dual-Zone HSB
Std Point Gate Tip Wear Resisstant Point Gate Tip
0.8 2.0 0.030 0.080 250 175
125
1.5 2.5 0.060 0.100 250 175
125
If you are not finding all the information you require to select a Hot Runner System please contact: Technial Service Department - DME_Tech_Service@DME.net
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