VALVE GATE HOT RUNNER SYSTEMS

High Quantities.

CAPS AND CLOSURES

THIN-WALL PACKAGING

SMALL PARTS

MEDICAL/PHARMACEUTICAL

ENGINEERED PARTS

PERSONAL CARE

Superior Gate Quality. Short Cycle Times.

Valve Gate Hot Runner Systems.

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As pioneer in the field of cylindrical valve gates, männer has 30 years of experiencemanufacturing high-performance products with a focus on absolute part-to-part consistency and superior gate quality. In particular, our customers benefit from the cost-effective production of thin-wall products produced in high quantities withshort cycle times.männer valve gate systems are custom-configured to meet your specific requirements.

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p Superior gate appereancep Large gate diameterp Minimal pressure dropp Low shear ratep Long life with minimum wear and low maintenance p Defined opening and closing of gate p Processing of resins with narrow processing windowsp Short cycle timesp Optimal temperature controlp Cascade filling possiblep Clean room proven (pneumatic cylinder)

Pre-Centered Cylindrical Valve Gate

During the closing movement, the valve pin is first pre-centered by an angled guide area and then positionedperfectly in the gate orifice by means of a cylindricalguide. Nozzle and valve pin are designed to providehigh performance and long life.

männer Cylindrical Valve Gate.The Original.

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INSULATION PLATE

p Reduces thermal radiation

VALVE PIN BUSHING

p Integration of valve pinguide bushing into nozzle to prevent bending of pinduring thermal expansion of manifold

p Replaceable

INSULATION RINGp Thermal insulation

p Nozzle centering

p Sealing function

VALVE PIN

p Installation/removal of valvepin possible with systemalready installed

HOT RUNNER MANIFOLD

p Temperature-independentsealing function

p Leakproof

p Naturally balanced materialflow

p No stagnation areas

p Suitable for color changes

p Hardened manifold block

PNEUMATIC UNIT

p Tandem cylinder: small unitsize with high closing force

p Clean room proven

TUBULAR HEATING ELEMENTS

p Long life

p Cast in heat conductivity compound for uniform temperature distribution

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

ø 8 (SLIMLINE) 79, 104, 129

ø 16 79, 104, 129

ø 19 79, 104, 129, 154

ø 2279, 104, 129, 154, 179, 204, 229, 254

p Suitable for processing almost all standard thermoplastics

p Large selection of standard nozzles for a widerange of applications

p Custom manifold systems with 1 to 128 cavities

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ø 16, 19, 22 mm also available with WEARPROOF option.Other lengths available upon request.

MSS männer Standard System.

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MIS männer Insulated System.MHS männer High-Temperature System.

p Used to process technical and filled resins at hightemperatures

p Easy replacement of the screwed-in nozzle tip

p For long hold times

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

ø 16 79, 104, 129

ø 22 79, 104, 129, 154, 179, 204

MHS: optimum temperature controlall the way up to the nozzle tip

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

ø 22 104, 129, 154, 179, 204

MHS

MIS

Other lengths available upon request.

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MMS männer Multiple Drop System.

p Ideal for applications with tightly arranged cavities

p Used for producing parts with small shot weights

p 2 to 4-drop nozzles available with various axisdistances

p Custom manifold systems with 1 to 128 cavities

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

ø 8 (SLIMLINE) 79, 104, 129

ø 16 79, 104, 129

ø 16 mm also available with WEARPROOF option.Other lengths available upon request.

2-drop nozzle 4-drop nozzle

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männer SIDEGATE.

p Side injection with the benefits of a cylindricalvalve gate

p Direct side gating (no cold runner gating)

p Ideal for long tubular applications

4-drop nozzle2-drop nozzle

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p Central injection combined with valve gate technology

p For single-cavity molds used to produce partswith large surfaces

p For pilot or production molds

p Available with all nozzle types

Nozzles for production moldscan also be used during thetesting phase

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

Standard model (MSS)

ø 16 79, 104, 129

ø 19 79, 104, 129

ø 22 79, 104, 129, 154, 179, 204

ø 16,19,22 mm also available with WEARPROOF option

High-temperature model (MHS)

ø 16 79, 104, 129

ø 19 79, 104, 129

Insulated model (MIS)

ø 22 104, 129, 154, 179, 204

Other lengths available upon request.

MZS männer Central System.

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MES männer Stack System.

Free access for handling systems

Opposing injection points arranged on a single axis

p A cost-effective solution for high production volumes

p männer stack valve gate with opposing injectionpoints arranged on a single axis

p Double the output with the same clamping force

p Split main sprue bush allows free access for handlingsystems and free drop of the parts

p Two or four level stack systems possible

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

ø 19 79, 104, 129

ø 22 79, 104, 129

ø 19, 22 mm also available with WEARPROOF option.Other lengths available upon request.

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p For close cavity spacing

p Applications involving tight fitting conditions suchas direct gating close to the pins

p For high cavity molds

p For applications with extremely small part weights

p Minimum space requirements

männer SLIMLINE.

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

ø 8 79, 104, 129

Special ceramic insulation

männer WEARPROOF.

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p Specifically designed for processing filled and abrasive resins

p Constructed of highly wear-resistant materials for long life and durability

p Ensures relieable, long-term operation when processing demanding resin

Wear-resistant guide area on nozzle tip

ø (mm) Nozzle Length (mm)

ø 16 79, 104, 129

ø 19 79, 104, 129,154

ø 2279, 104, 129, 154, 179, 204, 229, 254

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We offer our customers fully assembled, wired and tested stationary halves. This helps reduce thetime required for mold installation and it lowerscosts. Our systems are custom-designed accordingto customer specifications.

32-cavity MMS SLIMLINE128-cavity MMS SLIMLINE

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Stationary Halves.

64-cavity MSS standard system

32-cavity MMS multiple drop system

4+4-cavity MES stack system

2-component MES stack system

16 Color change capsClamped nozzle heater band

Using color change caps considerably reduces the timefor color change. Color change caps also prevent thegate area from filling with resin. This minimizes the risk ofcolors mixing in the molded part after a color change.Color change caps are available for most of the männernozzles.

p No loss of heat through air gaps

p Precise process management

p Force-fit connection without lockingscrews

p Simple installation and removal

p Corrosion-resistant material

p Easy installation of thermocouples thatprovide accurate readings

p Quick color change

The patented clamping system creates a force-fit connection between heater band and nozzle body,preventing heat from escaping through air gaps. The clamped nozzle heater band is available for usewith most männer nozzle types.

männer Specials.

17Gate bushing

p Easy to replace

p Added insulation

p All vital installation tolerances are incorporated into gate bushing design

p Use of valve gate systems also possiblewith non-hardened cavities

Seminars.

Hot runner technology –For operators and design engineers

männer´s hot runner valve gate systems are high-preci-sion products. To help you achieve optimum results, weoffer a solid introduction to hot runner technology alongwith practical tips for everyday use.The seminars are subdivided into two sections: Theoryand Practice.

männer´s seminars offer you:

p Comprehensive knowledge of hot runnertechnology

p State-of-the-art technology

p For your daily work

Gate bushings are easily replaced when necessary – norework on the cavity is required. Depending on the resinto be processed, and depending on the application, either cooled or non-cooled bushings are used.

p 24 to 256 control zones

p Group management for multicavity molds, stack molds, and multicomponent molds

p Boost function, Standby function

p Master/slave capability

p Thermostat mode

p Individual on/off for each control zone

p Mold memory

p Mold diagnostics

p Self-optimization function

p Controlled temperature increase

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Easy to use control system with touchscreen interfaceoffers maximum convenience along with optimum clarity.To save space, the operating console can also be detachedfrom the control unit.

High-end temperature control system with touch screen.Keeping track of temperatures has never been easier: atthe push of a button, you can view an image of the hotrunner and the corresponding temperatures. Eachnozzle – and thus the output of each cavity – is monitoredindividually.

p 24 to 180 control zones

p For multicavity molds and stack molds

p Modular equipment configuration

p Boost function, Standby function

p Master/slave capability

p Thermostat mode

p Individual on/off for each control zone

p Mold memory

p Mold diagnostics

p Controlled temperature increase

Temperature Control Systems.

moldMIND®

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moldMIND® is a „black box“ for your injection mold. It isa tamper-proof control instrument for mold owners,injection molders, and moldmakers that records and stores vital process data. All data can be processed andevaluated using a PC or notebook. Seamless documen-tation makes it possible to find the source of problemsmore quickly, simplifying efforts to establish the validityof specific guarantee claims.

HCS-2 Series

The modular design of the HCS 2 Series make it easy toexchange or replace components if needed.

p Know what is going on inside the mold

p Provides the process documentation for potential guarantee claims

p For process optimization and quality control

p Enables the creation of a tool database

p Makes it possible to monitor maintenance intervals

männer moldMIND® records and stores:

p Number of cycles (per day/accumulated)

p Shortest and longest cycle time plus time of day

p Operating time, downtime, disassembly time

p Maximum temperature and duration

p 6 to 36 control zones

p For multicavity molds and stack molds

p Modular equipment configuration

p Boost function, Standby function

p Thermostat mode

p Mold memory

p Controlled temperature increase

About männer.

20p 3D design (35 workstations)

p Wire and spark erosion

p 5-axis high-speed cutting

p männer heat treatment (hardening/nitrogen hardening)

p männer test center (with injection molding machines from 75 t – 450 t)

p männer polishing technology

p Surface, profile and jig grinding

p männer center for education and training

p ISO 9001:2000

Founded in 1965. 370 employees. 29 000 m2 facility size.Worldwide service.

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männer Worldwide.

Headquarters in Bahlingen

Manner International LP1600 Oakbrook DriveSuite 505Norcross, GA 30093, USAPhone +1 770 449 1820Fax +1 770 449 1821sales-usa@maenner-group.com

Otto Männer Vertriebs GmbHUnter Gereuth 9-1179353 BahlingenGermanyPhone +49 (0) 7663 609-0Fax +49 (0) 7663 609-420sales@maenner-group.com

NORTH AMERICA HEADQUARTERS

Plant III in Bahlingen, Germany Plant IV: High Precision Molds in Au,Switzerland

Plant I: High Precision Molds in Bahlingen, Germany

Rhône-Alpes, Oyonnax, South France, SwitzerlandEspace EntreprisesImmeuble le Saint Amour71000 Macon Loché, FrancePhone +33 (0) 3 85 32 65 32Fax +33 (0) 3 85 32 65 33sales@maenner-group.com

United Kingdom/Ireland31 Sandles RoadWR9 8RA Droitwich Spa, WorcestershireUnited KingdomPhone +44 (1905) 770 868Fax +44 (1905) 797 166info@itsplastics.com

EUROPE

Sales & Service

männer Japan Co., Ltd.30-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Mito, Ibaraki310-0844 JapanPhone +81 29 212 33 41Fax +81 29 212 33 19sales-japan@maenner-group.com

Manner Hong Kong Ltd.Unit 8, 20/F., Yen Sheng Centre64 Hoi Yuen RoadKwun Tong, Kowloon, HongkongPhone +852 23 45 12 81Fax +852 29 55 02 08sales-hongkong@maenner-group.com

ASIA

Plant II: Hot Runner Systems in Bahlingen, Germany

ItalySverital S. p. A.Via S. Maria 10820093 Cologno Monzese, MiItalyPhone +39 (02) 25 15 61Fax +39 (02) 25 39 10 55sverital@sverital.it

Benelux, North France, West and Southwest FranceMuseumlaan, 513080 TervurenBelgiumPhone +32 2 7 68 06 63Fax +32 2 7 68 01 19sales@maenner-group.com

Denmark/SwedenH. Saxe Hansen/ASWalgerholm 173500 VærløseDenmarkPhone +45 (44) 977022Fax +45 (44) 975055info@hsh.as

Otto Männer Vertriebs GmbH

Unter Gereuth 9-11

79353 Bahlingen

Germany

Phone +49 (0) 7663 609-0

Fax +49 (0) 7663 609-420

www.maenner-group.com

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