Smart Molding International 2-2020

34 smart_molding international 2/2020 machinery T his new open side-gate TFS hot runner nozzle is available in ra - dial or linear layouts (TFS-Ra - dial and TFS-Linear). The TFS nozzles are particularly suitable for injection molded parts requiring a cosmetic in - jection point as well as parts for which the optimal injection position is from the side – i.e., at a right angle to the direction that the mold opens. These applications include syringes, caps, tubes, medical sharps, as well as per - sonal care, caps & closures, packaging products, electronic, and technical components. 16 mm between injection points The TFS-Linear comes equipped with 2+2 or 4+4 parallel nozzle tips, with minimum injection point spac - ing of 16 mm. The radial design fea - tures hot runner nozzles with 1, 2, or 4 nozzle tips. Most commercially available polymers (PP, HDPE, HIPS, PMMA, POM, PC, and many others) can be processed using the Thermo - play TFS design. Technology for safety and ease of installation A special feature of the linear side- gate TFS-Linear nozzle is its thermal ex - pansion compensation system in the longitudinal direction. The cylindrical sealed area between the nozzle tip and cavity ensures maximum reliability during the injection phase. The attachment system makes both the radial and linear version remark - Molding Solutions, a strategic business unit within Barnes Group Inc., has expanded its portfolio of nozzles. In addition to the side valve gate nozzle “Edgeline” from Männer, Thermoplay will immediately offer a new, thermal side-gate nozzle. The Thermoplay thermal side-gate TFS-Linear hot runner nozzle with 4+4 injection points (© Thermoplay) The Thermoplay thermal side-gate TFS-Radial hot runner nozzle with 4 injection points (© Thermoplay) Model of a 16-cavity mold with 8 TFS-Radial with 2 injection points (© Thermoplay) Thermoplay unveils its new thermal hot-runner nozzle for direct side injection