Smart Molding International 1-2026

33 www.smart-molding.com molding technologies engineered for tight spaces with low shot weights. With a 12- mm nozzle cutout, the series delivers exceptional performance in hard-to-reach gate areas. These features make the series ideal for industries such as beauty and personal care, packaging, beverages, and technical applications. At their booth, Oerlikon HRSflow presented crystal-clear, eco-friendly parts produced with dedicated hot runner solutions for luxury cosmetic packaging. These components benefit from advantages of the technology, including crystal clarity, significant wall thicknesses of up to 12 mm, and high process repeatability. Advanced injec on moulding technology live • At the Engel booth, a three-drop system from the Ga series of Oerlikon HRSflow’s Diamond Lux line of hot runner solutions was demonstrated for producing a rear light concept application. In this process, a decorative foil is back-injected with PLEXIGLAS® 8N fromRÖHMand then overfloodedwith PUR. The foil enhances the visual design of the final product. This project is a collaboration between Zechmayer (toolmaker), LEONHARD KURZ (LED and surface design integration), Engel (injection molding machine producer), and RÖHM (material supplier). • BOY's booth featured the injection molding of a conical blood filter using a Jestar medical demonstration mold on a BOY 35E injection molding machine. This process utilized Oerlikon HRSflow’s Multi Valve Plate (MVP) technology in conjunction with a 16-drop MULTIflow HRS system from the SP series. This technology offers synchronized valve actuation and reduced drop-to-drop spacing, enhancing precision in small weight applications. Oerlikon HRS ow www.hrs ow.com Left: the standard valve gate solution. Right: the STARgate HRS® technology, which reduces cycle time and requires significantly less installation space than conventional needle valve systems. To advertise contact editor@smart-molding.com www.smart-molding.com • Focused on advanced molding technologies • Online 7.600 subscribers • Available free on mobile, tablet and PC • Bonus distribution at major plastics events PROMOTE YOUR SMART SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTICS MOLDERS WORLDWIDE!