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Everything in Hot Runners

From single nozzles to fully assembled hot halves ...

and everything in between

at DME, we’ve been in hot runners since the very beginning of this powerful technology – from introducing the “Cool One” in 1972 all the way up to advancing new Electric Valve Gate technology today.

DME has a comprehensive and continuously evolving selection of high-performing hot runner components and systems that’s second to none. and no matter how much or how little you need from DME for your system, rest assured it always comes with our expert support and commitment to your success.

• A complete range of products.
  From single nozzles, to multi-nozzle assemblies, to fully assembled hot halves for virtually any need.
• Applications engineering.
  Determining the right hot runner for your application and maximizing results.
• Moldflow modeling.
  To make sure your process and your system are optimized for your application.
• Responsive service.
  Startup, repair and rebuild – at our facility or yours.

First, turn to DME’s experienced team of mold designers and applications engineers for help determining which of two main varieties of hot runner systems you need.

We’ll look at the materials you’ll be running, temperatures, drop locations, gate diameter, viscosity and more to determine your ideal hot runner options for the most material savings, shortest cycle times and greatest part quality enhancements possible.

Valve Gates

• Good for superior gate cosmetics, sequential part
• filling and the elimination of trimming and secondary operations
• Available in hydraulic, pneumatic and electric actuation
• For nearly any material type and from small to large parts
• Our fully integrated multi-use valve gate system, is ideal for products that require different production volumes

Thermal Gates

• The more common option, available at relatively lower costs and in a greater variety of standardized products
• Great for high cavitation molds with close cavity pitch dimensions
• A range of externally heated systems for outstanding processing results

Whatever your application, DME has the right solution – with the widest selection of high-quality hot runner components and systems in the marketplace.

Nozzles

Whether you’re building your own hot runner or replacing parts in an existing system, DME has the nozzles that will help make your project a success.

Because we understand the need for heater replacements and other maintenance, nearly all of our nozzles are front loading for fast, simple service access to your system.

Manifolds and Nozzles

DME manifold-and-nozzle combinations or multi-nozzle assemblies provide customers with the foundation for building a world-class hot runner system.

Every one of our industry-leading nozzles and full hot half systems offer complete flexibility for your unique application.

Hot Sprue Bushings

When you have a single-cavity mold but still need the benefits of a hot runner system, the hot sprue bushing is your solution. DME offers several great models to customize to your application.

Hot One hot Sprue Bushings can handle engineered and commodity resins. Straight-Shot will help you reduce cycle times and save on material.
Gate-Mate minimizes gate vestige and eliminates the witness lines commonly found on direct gated parts.

Full Hot Half Systems

Need a custom hot runner system reflecting your unique gate locations, materials and other parameters? Looking for a proven standardized system for greater cost effectiveness?

Either way, you’ve come to the right place. DME has total system solutions for every need:

• High cavitation up to 96 cavities.
• Economical choices for direct gating at high cavitation and low cost.
• Easy operation as the industry standard in user-friendliness, reliability and affordability.
• “Green” molding with the first system engineered to overcome the unique challenges of processing biodegradable, starch-based resins including polylactic acid (PLa).
• Quick delivery up to 8- drop configurations.

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Superior Solutions

• service is a valuable product - both for the customer and for DME
• service enables ongoing business relationships with our customer base and offers opportunities for the after-sales market
• our customers need to benefit from solid service support while feeling comfortable making a selection among his main suppliers