Mold-Masters Hot Runner - Manifold Locating Dowel Pin; Manifold and Slot Locator

5.14.2 Manifold Locating Dowel Pin
1. Install the dowel pin into the mold.
2. Check that the manifold locating dowel pin does not touch the top of the
manifold.
3. Install the manifold locating cam onto its dowel pin.
4. Place manifold on top of nozzles and locating dowel.
Manifold
Locating
Dowel Pin
Manifold
Locating
Cam
Figure 5-21 Manifold Locating with a dowel pin
5. Check for correct seating and height.
6. Check that there are no pinched wires.
5.14.3 Manifold and Slot Locator
1. Apply die spotting blue compound to the manifold locator into the bore to
ensure proper seating.
2. Install the slot locator into the mold.
IMPORTANT
Ensure su󰀩cient gap between the slot locator and the manifold slot top
surface. Under no circumstances should they touch.
3. If required, attach a crane of su󰀩cient lifting capacity to the manifold.
Place the manifold on top of the nozzles and manifold locator.
Slot Locator
4. Check for correct seating and height.
5. Check that there are no pinched wires.
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