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1 37 SUMMIT STREET, brighton , MI 48116 (810) 227-2266 FAX: (810) 227-5566 Plasti-co s TyPhoon X static mixing nozzles provide benefitsin quality of parts, increased production, machine flexibilityand material savings that often exceed the units cost inweeks and some cases just days of sized for the application, the unit can provide mixing action often better than a custom designedmixing screw, with little or no injection pressure lost through the elements. The examples belowdisplays the effectiveness of the mixing elements.

2 We introduced two completely different color polymers(left), passed the material through the standard 8 element set of mixers cross section (middle), toshow the end result (right).The aspect of homogenized melt temperature is often overlooked; differences in melt temperatureoften result in uneven part weight, uneven cavity distribution and flow or knit lines. Although the exampledeals with color mixing, a similar effective is seen in balancing the polymer melt quality molded products require a consistent, perfectly homogenized melt.

3 Using a TyPhoonmixing nozzle can greatly impact these factors providing a larger, more forgiving processing pressure is the most commonly used control tool employed on injection molding machines; itimparts greater energy into the process to overcome mixing and homogenizing issues with the back pressure effects the material with higher shear, forcing it to build higher pressures forward ofthe screw tip valve. The force slows the screw s output and recovery time and in most cases impactsthe overall cycle use of back pressure is also hard on the machine s components: faster wear on the drive bearingsand pumps as well as increased barrel, feed screw and screw tip valve PressureMelt TemperatureEffectiveness of TyPhoon X Mixing Nozzles1inputoutput37 SUMMIT STREET, brighton , MI 48116 (810) 227-2266 FAX: (810) 227-5566 TemperatureThe second most commonly used tool to improve polymer consistency is increased temperature settings.

4 This can degrade the polymer reducing the quality and integrity of the molded part. Employing aTyPhoon X static mixer will not over-shear or degrade the polymer and may allow for lower overalltemperature settings which can result in shorter cooling time in the tool and improved overall of color additives of as much as 30%have been achieved with comparable part colordensity. The use of lower cost color additives thatwere unusable in the past often become common problem for molders is processingun-even regrind materials, resulting in poor meltquality.

5 A TyPhoon X mixing nozzle can allow orincrease the level of regrind that can successfullybe cycle times mean improved profitability,with reduced temperature and cooling times cycletime can be reduced. Lower screw back pressureincreases screw output and recovery will make the process significantly morestable, allowing for less impact from factors thatare difficult to control; like ambient temperaturechanges, material inconsistency, and operatorcycle time inconsistency. A stable process willresult in less scrap and on InvestmentReturn on InvestmentRegrindColorantCycle TimeRejects Quality, Costs and Speed can provide added benefits and cost savings.

6 Improved Foam Cell Size and Distribution Improved Part Quality with Regrind Lower Part Weight Variations Improved Color Distribution Reduced Colorant Usage Reduced Scrap Rates Improved Melt Flow Faster Cycle Times2 The TyPhoon X mixing elements are built usinga modular design, making them flexible interms of the number of elements that canbe employed and easy to service elements are manufactured from highstrength 17-4PH stainless steel, providingboth high corrosion resistance and thetensile strength to withstand high pressuremolding elements design providessmooth polymer flow using adouble-roof peak design.

7 Thinblade design achievable due tofully supported integral onepiece casting with multi-pointload transference, results in 30-50% higher flow volumes andlower pressure drop than ElementsEnd view of TyPhoon X elementTyPhoon X units generally consist of 8 mixing elements; this provides the greatest mixingaction generally required for injection molding applications. The units with more or less elementsare commonly supplied for non-standard applications. The 8-element set provides 4 full L/Dratio of mixing X elements are offered in 6 different inside diameters or flow areas; the proper size elementwill provide excellent blending action with little or no noticeable injection pressure loss through chart below will help determine the proper size for your machine and application.

8 The machine itis to be used on should determine element size and its ratings, not the molded part proper size unit is based on the many factors, mainly the viscosity of the polymer(s) to be processedand the injection flow rate through the machines nozzle. Providing Plasti-co with a completed TechnicalSpecifications Questionnaire located in the back of this brochure will allow us to provide you with theproper size unit for your machine and Number and SizeElement Number and SizeNumber of ElementsElement SizeModel NumberInternal Flow Area mm / inchesScrew Size RangeMachine Shot Size RangeInjection Flow Rate - cm cubed / secondAvailabilityTSM 1212mm /.

9 472"15 - - 4 oz.< 200 Upon RequestTSM 1818mm / .708"22 - 60mm5 - 28 oz.< 700In StockTSM 2222mm / .866"60 - 95mm28 - 80 oz.< 1200In StockTSM 2727mm / "95 - 140mm80 - 300 oz.< 2300In StockTSM 3333mm / "140 - 180mm 300 - 600 oz.< 3700In StockTSM 4040mm / "180 - 260mm 600 - 800 oz.< 7000 Upon RequestElement SizesProcess SizesMMMMMM ixing Elements337 SUMMIT STREET, brighton , MI 48116 (810) 227-2266 FAX: (810) 227-5566 NNNNNTyPhoon X nozzle housings aremanufactured from heat-treated alloysteel or high quality stainless steel forcorrosive applications.

10 Designed to beinstalled directly into your machine s endcap (nozzle adapter) our unique two-piecedesign allows for very easy installationand removal of the mixing elements forcleaning or construction with large hex areas forinstallation will provide excellent service X nozzles are sold as complete assemblies; everything you need to operate and service theunit is supplied. The units are shipped assembled, however, the nozzle housing must be dissembled toAssembly includes:1) Mixing Element Set: proper size and number of ) TyPhoon X Element: standard high flow X element, optionalXF filter element or XM additional mixing ) Nozzle Body Housing: 2 part assembly including mainelement housing and discharge ) Heaters: high quality mica insulated heaters with 36 wirebraid lead wires.