Hot Runner Course

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Network: 
First Polymer Training Skillnet
Location of Course First Polymer Training Skillnet
Further Enquiries Tel 090 6471223
Fax 090 6471221
Email: info@firstpolymer.com
Course Content Course Content:
Day 1
• Types of hot runner systems
• Function of hot runners
• Categories of hot runners - internally and externally heated
• Requirements for effective performance
o Containment of melt temperature
o Consistency of temperature control
o Selection of effective temperature values
o Monitoring/ control of values
o Set versus actual values
• Cavity balance of hot runners
o Associated problems
o Gate temperature control
o Gate size/ cavity balance

Day 2
• Single level systems – Pressure balance/ Geometric balance
• Multi-drop system
• Channel size
• Channel diameter prediction
• Pressure drop consideration
• Gating types/ material consideration
• Calculation of gate sizes
• Importance of effective cooling
• Cavity plate cooling
• Temperature control of gate
• Thermal (fixed) probe technology
• Valve gating technology
• Valve gate actuation
• Problems related to hot runners
• Review of designs/ types and applications
• Discussion

Financial Support This course can also be run in house.
Duration 2 Days
Course Fee €795. Inclusive of course manual, lunch and refreshments.
Course Web Page: 
http://www.firstpolymer.com/pages.php?id=3&title=List%20of%20Courses
Available to Job Seekers: 
Yes
Certified: 
No