Caps and Closures

Over 30% Savings
New iVG™ stack mold technology allows plastic closure manufacturers to double production of valve gated parts without having to run additional or larger injection molding machines. This leap technology exploits the untapped potential of smaller, more efficient machines by adding a second parting line to the closure mold. The patented internal valve gate design of the new Rheo-Pro® iVG™ hot runner system now allows mold makers to build back-to-back "short stacks", compact enough to fit into smaller 180-300 ton machines.

Breaking the Cycle Time Barrier
In order to lower the production cost of injection molded caps and closures, molders must increase productivity. Without investing in additional equipment, greater production output can only be achieved by reducing cycle times. However, it is impossible to cut cycle times in half on a single face mold, given the high degree of efficiency already in place. Doubling the number of parts produced by implementing a stack mold solution now makes it possible.

The costs associated with purchasing and operating additional or larger injection molding machines, molds and controllers are substantial. End users in the packaging business that rely on plastic closures for their product end up paying that additional cost with each part. The molders that produce the parts simply become less competitive with these added costs.

Rheo-Pro® iVG™ Hot Runner Systems for Cap and Closure Molds (Standard Options)

		32+32 Cavities 64 cavity turn-key hot runner stack mold system
		48+48 Cavities 96 cavity turn-key hot runner stack mold system
		64+64 Cavities 128 cavity turn-key hot runner stack mold system

Annual Production Rates (in Millions)

Ultimate Reliability
The Rheo-Pro® iVG™ is completely front-serviceable from the mold parting line. Every component, including nozzles, valve actuators and valve pins, can be accessed quickly by simply stripping the cavity plate onto the core side while the entire mold remains inside the machine. Preventative maintenance is effectively reduced to minutes.

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Over 50% Energy Savings Rheo-Pro® internal valve gates substantially improve the carbon footprint of the molding cell through increased energy efficiency in the heating of the hot runner system as well as the operation and production of smaller molds and machines. Energy consumption alone in a 48+48 iVG™ closure stack mold results in total cost savings of over 50% compared to a single face mold with the same number of cavities. This does not include the additional savings in productivity gains and capital equipment resulting from over 30% lower production costs.

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Single Face Molds vs Stack Molds

Double Production
Stack molds that inject parts in both directions using two parting lines are used by many molders to increase the production output of their existing molding equipment. There are no new or unknown processing factors. What makes Rheo-Pro® iVG™ hot runner systems so unique is that they don't require larger injection molding machines because of their extremely compact size. They are also maintenance free by doing away with wear items such as seals and lubricants. Molds can run millions of cycles and parts continuously, without interruption.

Compared to hot tip or thermal gate systems, valve gating not only significantly increases mold uptime, it also delivers far superior part quality and consistency. This is particularly important when molding high viscosity polyolefins for stronger parts with thinner walls.

No Seals, No Cooling, No Maintenance
The new Rheo-Pro® iVG™ is the world's first and only internal valve gate nozzle. It is the only pneumatic valve gate hot runner that operates entirely without elastomeric seals, lubricants, or cylinder cooling. Unlike electric actuators, the iVG™ can operate maintenance-free under extreme temperatures of up to 400°C (750°F).

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