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Molding with PVC Resins
March 2nd, 2010 | 
Author: Industrial Supplies Michigan – Amerisource Industrial Supply
Molding with PVC resin or using flame retardant additives simply causes nothing but headaches for most molders. These materials are widely known to emit acidic gases during the molding process. And these gases cause frustration and problems for the molder. Gases can build up on the mold surface, leading to clogged vents or filled-in mold texture. We see two ways to help solve these situations. The reactive approach is to use a cleaner to help break down and remove these gas deposits after they are formed. Slide’s Resin Remover product is an excellent option for this approach. We also offer a proactive method of trying to prevent the gas from building up on the mold surface. By using Slide’s Mold Saver Release Agent the molder can work to neutralize these corrosive and damaging acidic vapors. Not only does this formulation help with releasing the part from the mold surface, it also contains a powerful base material that will work to eliminate the acidic vapors from the mold cavity as they are being emitted from the resin. So help your customers to be proactive when you run across molders working in these acid-rich molding situations. As always, free samples are available.
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Mold Cleaner & Release Questionaire
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MOLD RELEASE
Mold release is most simply PAM for plastic molding. Mold release is applied to the plastic injection mold so the part will easily fall out of the die without sticking. If plastic parts stick to the mold and must be removed, the productivity of the machine is negatively impacted. There are some basic questions that must be answered to select the proper Mold release;
- What type of plastic is being used?
- Is the part going to be painted?
- Is the part going to be used in a food application?
- Is the part going to be used in a medical application?
- Does the part and molding process require frequent use of a release?
Take the survey online to get the recommended mold release that meets your requirements. SURVEY DOCUMENT
MOLD CLEANERS
Mold cleaners are used to clean the mold to prevent resin/grease build up on the mold. Contamination on the mold can be transerred to the surface of the part causing quality issues and rework. Mold cleaners are also used prior to storing the dies and prior to application of mold rust protection. They are also used prior to putting a mold back into production to remove rust preventative. Key questions to ask to choose the right mold cleaner
- Plastic being cleaned
- In process cleaning or bench cleaning
- Temperature of the mold
Selecting the correct mold cleaner. DOCUMENT
Tension Bolts
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Tension Bolt Assemblies
Tension Fasteners systems are designed to be installed with various types of lightweight portable electric wrenches specifically intended for use with this style of structural fasteners. They can be utilized for any applications where A325 or A490 – Type I or Type III (weathering steel) hex bolts are specified. The installation tool has an inner socket which engages the spline tip of the bolt, while the outer socket engages the nut. The outer socket rotates the nut relative to the bolt spline, and when the tension is sufficient in the fastener, the spline tip simply twists-off, leaving the tightened bolt correctly installed in the connection.
The key advantage of this type of bolt is the installation time savings by eliminating the torque and tension testing requirements of hex bolt installation.
Aerosol Flammability
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Aerosol Flammability Explanation
One issue that we are often asked to explain is aerosol flammability. The following was taken from a white paper we published a number of years ago.
Aerosol flammability is something of a difficult and quirky subject to discuss. The easiest and most accurate statement that can be made is that the more flammable an aerosol formulation is, the greater the propensity for an issue to occur relating to a fire event. Aerosol products have their flammability rated on a zero to four scale with zero being the least flammable and four being the highest flammable rating. Products with a zero rating generally contain no flammable ingredients, while those with a four rating are required to utilize an “Extremely Flammable” warning and designation.
The flammability rating for an aerosol product is determined by a simple test named the Aerosol Flame Projection Test. This test has the spray from an aerosol directed at the base of a lit paraffin candle from a distance of 6 inches. The length of any subsequent flame extension is then measured. That extension length then determines the flammability level for that particular product. The generally accepted scale is:
- 0 – will not burn (contains no flammable ingredients)
- 1 – possible to burn (contains flammable ingredients but no flame extension)
- 2 – burns if heated (contains flammable ingredients but less than 18 inch flame extension)
- 3 – easily burns (contains flammable ingredients with a flame extension greater than 18 inches)
- 4 – very easily burns (contains flammable ingredients and flame draws back toward the aerosol can)
Only aerosol products with a flame extension greater than 18 inches long are required to be labeled as “Flammable”. And only those aerosol products that have a flame extension that moves backwards up the spray toward the aerosol can are required to be labeled as “Extremely Flammable”.
An “Extremely Flammable” aerosol product is inherently more dangerous since that flame extension has the ability to move back up toward the can and the operator spraying the product. It is conceivable that the flame could potentially move up the spray pattern and even back into the aerosol can, causing a catastrophic can failure and dangerous situation. This is true only for cans labeled as “Extremely Flammable” and having the 4 designation for flammability on the HMIS warning section of the MSDS.
One more word about flammability; any aerosol product, no matter how flammable, can safely be used as long as there is no ignition source present. But any ignition source (open flame, welding spark, static discharge, etc.) needs be to considered and properly managed when using any aerosol formulation, especially those rated as “Extremely Flammable” and having the propensity for a flame to travel backup toward the can and operator.
Mold Release Product Focus
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Knock Out Release Agent
Knock Out Mold Release (#46612N) is a non-silicone, paintable, and food-approved release utilizing a highly versatile lubricating oil. This is a mold release that will help to knock out all production problems. This release has been tested on and proved effective with both thermoplastic and rubber materials.
We formulated the Knock Out Mold Release as a direct alternative to some competitive products that have proven formidable over the years. Specifically, we envision this new Slide release as a competitive offering against the Stoner Rocket Release product (E-302). So keep the Slide Knock Out Mold Release in mind as an option when you see a customer using this competitive product.
Knock Out Mold Release has been priced aggressively to compete with the offerings from the other suppliers. This is a high productive release formulation that will provide more cycles and parts before reapplication is needed. So get a sample can out to your molders looking for a release agent that is fully paintable and food-approved. As always, free samples are available.
Auto Crib Management
Automated Crib Management
The future of MRO supplies is in automated crib management. The majority of the cost of purchasing MRO supplies is in the crib management. Crib staff payroll can be up to 30% of the cost of supply purchases. The process is similar to self check out at the grocery store. Your current crib is outfitted with a badge reader door lock, PC work station, wireless camera and wireless bar code reader. The PC is connected to our inventory management software via the internet. The process is as follows:
- Authorized employee badges into the crib with his card
- Workstation starts an inventory order
- Employee picks up scanner and selects items required and enters qty
- Employee checks and completes order on workstation
- Employee leaves crib
- Camera snaps picture on entry and exit from the crib
- Inventory replenishment is automatic from our warehouse as items fall below minimum levels
- Orders are put away buy our staff
- Customer is summary billed once per month on usage
- 24/7 access to usage data
The implementation cost varies from zero to $10,000 depending on spend volumes. Call us today to review this option.
Facts Nuts & Bolts
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Nuts & Bolts Information
Fasteners Information
Fastener Training
The information in the links above contain key information on fasteners, nuts, bolts and washers that will help in understanding the make up and uses of fasteners. The last link is more detailed training presentation that will get into the details of fastener specifications.
Supplier Reduction Cost Savings
Supplier Reduction Cost Savings Analysis
-Amerisource Industrial Supply’s mission is to help its customers reduce their maintenance cost by reducing supplier and product complexity. We also have experience in house staff to assist our customers in solving their maintenance and facility supply challenges. Finding solutions is our strength and if we don’t know we will find an answer. Supplier reduction is not a passing fad. It is a reality and can help your business reduce and control cost in addition to the benefits of adding a supplier partner to your business. We are subject matter experts in Janitorial, Packaging, Safety, Office and other consumable supply lines. Our 4 step process will help reduce your MRO supply spend.
- Analyze current situation and Implement Best Practices
- Install practical consumption controls and inventory management to reduce usage, storage space etc…
- Simplify the purchasing, receiving, billing process to the least amount of effort
- Look for resource and waste recovery
We provide consumable supplies at the lowest total cost. There is a key statistic most companies over look and that is the soft costs associated with purchasing Industrial Supplies. Purchasing management statistics indicate that these cost make up 60% of the cost of supplies. Only 40% of the cost of industrial supplies is the price of the product. Most of purchasing time is spent on bidding and price reduction. With commodity prices on the rise this will lead to dimishing returns. There is a limit to savings based on price reduction alone. Companies need to look at the entire process and change the model to realize bigger savings. It is a simple concept. The more that one supplier can do the better the leverage. Further eliminating internal effort on non value added tasks will reap big rewards. The old model of requisitions, PO’s to a number of different vendors is out dated. The most cost effective supply arrangement is;
- Allow the vendor determine what you need
- Have the fewest vendors possible
- Fewer shipments
- Fewer invoices
- less Management
- No requisitions or purchase orders
- One monthly bill divided by cost center
- Financial controls and incentives to manage costs
Supplier Reduction Cost Savings Estimate
Number of Maintenance & Facility Suppliers _____________
Annual or Monthly Maintenance Purchases _____________
Cost of Purchasing 20-30% of Purchases
(PO, Ordering, Receiving, Admin) X 20-30% _____________
Inbound Freight UPS, RPS, Common Carrier + _____________
Total Cost of Purchasing from Current Suppliers _____________
Estimated Supplier Reduction Percentage X _____________
Estimated Savings from Consolidating __ ___________
Product & Complexity Reduction Cost Savings Estimate
Number of Maintenance & Facility Products _____________
Annual of Monthly Maintenance Purchases _____________
Cost of Product Complexity 5-10%
(pilferage, spoilage, misuse, overuse) X 5-10% _____________
Inventory of Maintenance Items _____________
Inventory Holding Costs 5% X 5% _____________
Estimated Product Reduction Percentage _____________
Estimated Savings From Reduction _____________
Estimated Savings Holding Costs _____________
Total Savings Product Simplification _____________
Grand Total Savings Potential __________
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