Sprue gate:
A sprue gate is a large gate used to fill the mold cavity and is typically located at the center of the mold. This type of gate is commonly used for large parts and is designed to minimize pressure losses.
Edge gate:
An edge gate is a small gate that is located along the edge of the mold cavity. This type of gate is commonly used for thin-walled parts and is designed to provide good gate freeze-off and minimal weld lines.
Submarine gate:
A submarine gate is a type of edge gate that is submerged beneath the surface of the part. This type of gate is commonly used for large parts with thin walls and is designed to provide a hidden gate.
Pin gate:
A pin gate is a small, circular gate that is used to fill the mold cavity. Pin gates are commonly used for small parts and are designed to provide good gate freeze-off and minimal weld lines.
Fan gate:
A fan gate is a type of gate that resembles a fan and is used to fill the mold cavity. Fan gates are commonly used for large parts and are designed to provide good gate freeze-off and minimal pressure losses.
Valve gate:
A valve gate is a type of gate that uses a valve to control the flow of melted plastic into the mold cavity. Valve gates are commonly used for small parts and are designed to minimize gate vestige and improve part quality.
These are some of the commonly used gates in injection molding. The choice of gate type depends on the specific requirements of the product being molded, such as size, wall thickness, and gate location.
APM PLAST is one such company where we manufacture all the gates of our molds as per customer requirements. Sometimes an error in designing a mold gate will result in an unfinished component.
We are in this field of manufacturing for the past 30 years now. We have a team of experts and required machines to deliver the best product in competitive price.
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