THE CUSTOMER
Caps & closures producer
HTS SOLUTION
iTherm® Mould Insert
THE CHALLENGE
More uniform cooling of the insert surface
OUTCOME
26% lower surface temperature
Case study overview
HTS worked with a closures manufacturer that needed more uniform cavity cooling around critical regions, especially near the nozzle tip and the top surface, to reduce high temperatures and long cycle times.
We designed iTherm® conformally cooled inserts with two dedicated cooling loops (one focused on the gate/nozzle tip; another for the top surface), placing cooling channels much closer to the heat-dense areas.
Geometry comparison
Temperature comparison
The temperature distribution of the iTherm® cores is much more even due to improved distribution channels. Max temperatures are also reduced.
Temperature comparison
Temperature distribution of the iTherm® cores is much more even due to improved distribution channels. Max temperatures are also reduced.
Flow analysis
Parallel distribution channel design causes lower rise in temperature of the coolant.
Pressure drop & flow rate comparison
Due to lower resistance of the parallel flow, the pump can achieve much greater flow at the same pressure drop and achieve a greater cooling effect.
Parallel flow channels
Due to lower resistance of the parallel flow, the pump can achieve much greater flow at the same pressure drop and achieve a greater cooling effect.
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