Osco Jumbo valve gate saves time, expense

    April 19, 2018
    Designed for large shot sizes and shear-sensitive resins, the Jumbo is based on the foundational platform of Osco's single-cavity valve gate and features extremely large feed channels, enabling the custom single-drop nozzle to deliver enough resin to mold big products.
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    Jumbo valve gate Designed for large shot sizes and shear-sensitive resins, the Jumbo is based on the foundational platform of Osco's single-cavity valve gate and features extremely large feed channels, enabling the custom single-drop nozzle to deliver enough resin to mold big products.

    What's new? The Jumbo valve gate, which became available in February.

    Benefits Lower costs and ease of use. Osco developed the Jumbo to reduce the cost of melt delivery by eliminating the time and expense associated with installation and maintenance of a multi-drop manifold system.

    Osco Inc., Rochester Hills, Mich., 248-852-7310, www.oscosystems.com

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