Section 4 - Preparation
WARNING
Ensure that you have fully read “Section 3 - Safety” before unpacking,
cleaning or assembling parts of the Hot Runner system.
The following section is a step-by-step guide to prepare your Mold-Masters
system for use.
4.1 Tools Required
Depending on the size and complexity of your Hot Runner system, you will
require most of the tools and materials listed below.
• Allen keys: Depending on system, set of metric or imperial size keys
to use 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 mm (0.16, 0.20, 0.24, 0.31 and 0.39 in.) on
cap screws
• Nickel based anti-seize compound: to prevent oxidation of screw
threads that could cause screws to seize with high temperatures
• Solvents (denatured alcohol): for removal of rust inhibitors
• Calibrated torque wrench: for consistent screw pressure throughout
the system
• Pliers: for general assembly work
• Circlip pliers: to remove and install circlip in valve systems
• Micrometer: 0-150 mm (0-5.9 in.) to check system part and plate
thickness
• Depth micrometer: to check bore depths
• Slot head screw driver: used in installing thermocouples and ground
wires
• Slot head screw driver (small): used in fastening electrical wires to
connectors
• Crimping tool: for fastening connector pins when necessary
• Wire strippers: for preparing wires
• Utility knife: for cutting tape, wires etc.
• Glass tape: for grouping wires into zones
• Dye spotting blue compound: for checking face contact
• Sockets
• Lapping compound for valve gate systems
• Plastic face hammer
• Proper actuator installation / extraction tools
Figure 4-1 Toolkit required
4-1PREPARATION
Hot Runner User Manual
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