Injection Gate Design Using Inserts

Very often, a great deal of time and money can be saved with the injection gate design using inserts. These manufactured inserts are high quality and ready to use with a minimum of grooming required.

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 There are two main types in common use: the cashew gate and the banana gate. These are named because of the shape of the actual gate, which resembles cashews and bananas!

When incorporated in the initial injection gate design, the inserts are simple and easy to install. The inserts may be round, square, or rectangular, depending on the application and the manufacturers preference.

One of the best features of the gate insert is the fact that many are spit into two sections. This is very helpful in molding, especially for maintenance. The actual gate is highly polished and easily releases the gate during ejection.

The mold designer can familiarize himself with the engineering requirements from the information provided by the manufacturer.

Here is a partial list of reputable suppliers for injection gate designs that use inserts.

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