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35 www.smart-molding.com molds and tooling with it, to make servicing the actuator much quicker and easier. For comparison, hot runner system designs that need to pull the valve pin to remove the actuator require that the system be heated to release the valve pin from the cold resin which takes extra time to complete. In addition, on systems incorporating long valve pin lengths, it would be necessary for hydraulic lines to be fully disconnected which adds to service times and risks creating a mess from leaks when having to disconnect the hydraulic lines. This extra complexity and hassle are eliminated with the new quick release design. Quick Valve Pin Stroke and Height Adjustment In addition to offering more compact actuator dimensions, all units now offer quick and easy adjustment of valve pin height and stroke as standard. The valve pin height can be adjusted without the need to remove the actuator from the mold. This enhancement makes adjustments during the system installation process much quicker and easier without the need for machining. Waterless Actuators Waterless actuators feature an advanced design incorporating PACT (Passive Actuator Cooling Technology) which maintains operating temperature by transferring heat to the top clamp plate. As such, they can eliminate conventional hose-plumbed cooling circuits to actuators. Benefits to the molder include faster mold changes (less components to manage, allows for simultaneous shut down of Mold Cooling and Hot Runner), provides long-termperformance reliability (eliminates issues associated with clogged cooling circuits) and enhances safety when the hot runner is used at Pre-Heat stations. Valve pin height adjustment is also a standard feature. Dura+ hot runner systems are fully compatible with the Mold-Masters advanced Servo Electric Valve Gate (SeVG+) actuation control system. SeVG+ delivers precision control over each valve pin’s actuation profile – ideal for the most challenging applications. About Mold-Masters® Mold-Masters® is a leading global supplier of hot runners, controllers, auxiliary injection and co-injection systems. It designs, manufactures, distributes, sells and services highly engineered and customized plastic processing equipment that caters to every market. Mold-Masters is credited for patenting the first commercially viable hot runner system in 1965. Today, Mold-Masters conducts business in more than 100 countries and employs a diverse workforce that exceeds 2,150 professionals. Mold-Masters Global Headquarters is located in Georgetown, ON, Canada. Mold-Masters is an operating company of Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI). Mold-Masters www.moldmasters.com