Press release submitted on behalf of PCS.
PCS Company’s new .500- and .750-inch integrally heated sprue bushing assemblies provide superior heat transfer ability when processing a wide range of commodity resins in small to medium volumes.
With a streamlined flow channel that terminates in a reverse-taper gate, these assemblies provide minimum pressure loss and allow rapid gate freeze. The integrally heated design features a replaceable thermocouple located close to the flow channel to optimize processing conditions for all thermoplastics.
“Machine hold time is reduced by the formation of a small gate stub on the part or runner – with no increase in sink marks on the part,” explained PCS Vice President of Sales Derrick Jones. “The reinforced contact area improves strength and heat transfer.”
New PCS heated sprue bushing assemblies are available in three flow diameters, two head styles and two gate styles to suit a broad range of applications. A standard sprue gate is suitable for most applications (press fit areas are held to +/- .0005 inch) while an extra stock sprue gate is available for applications requiring machining of the gate area for runner profiles, part contours or bushing height adjustments.
These assemblies also feature:
- Fully sealed construction to protect heater and thermocouple.
- H-13 construction.
- Maximum operating temperature of 600 degrees F using insulating washers.
To learn more about the new PCS heated sprue bushings, visit our website.
About PCS Company
PCS Company is a Misumi Group Company and is headquartered in Metro Detroit’s Fraser, Michigan.
Founded in 1950, PCS Company is a team of industry experts providing solutions and innovative products for the plastics injection molding, mold making, and die casting industries. We are committed to our mission of being the industry’s leading provider of high-quality, competitively-priced products and services while providing the highest level of customer service.
We offer standard, off the shelf, and custom, made-to-order die and mold making supplies throughout North America. Our product categories include mold bases, mold components, molding supplies and solutions, hot runner systems, cutting tools, and our latest advancement into additive manufacturing. We partner with our customers to provide innovative products and solutions that improve ROI and make our customers successful. Our team of experts are located nationwide to best service you. We have branch facility locations in the United States in Fraser and Grand Rapids, Michigan and Torrance, California. Our international presence continues into Canada and Mexico in order to expand our reach throughout North America.