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Article: New presses for thermosets & BMC. (new line of machines for processing thermoset and unsaturated polyester bulk molding compound) (Injection Molding)
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- Plastics Technology
- Article date:
- July 1, 1992
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A new line of injection molding machines for processing thermoset and unsaturated polyester bulk molding compound (BMC) and other thermosets is being introduced by HPM Corp., Mount Gilead, Ohio. The line encompasses machines in the 150-500 ton range and is available in both toggle or hydraulic clamp versions. It includes an innovative BMC prefeeder to load the material to the injection unit without having to interrupt the molding process.
BMC PREFEEDER
The BMC prefeeding system permits continuous production through the use of a shuttle system to load a fresh charge of material. When processing dry granular thermosets, the prefeeder may be bypassed, allowing ...