Keeping mold cavities clean is a major concern for molded metal, rubber and plastic product manufacturers in maintaining today’s high quality standards and ensuring maximum productivity. The build-up of unwanted surface residues from either the product mix itself, mold releases or the labeling process can create a number of problems, ranging from product release (“knock out”) to inferior product quality and possible damage to tools from overpacking and straining.

Today, most injection molding companies still clean their equipment by hand, opting to maintain their molds with wire brushes and wire wheels, sandpaper, and chemicals cleaners. These methods are time prohibitive and dangerous to employees because they require employees to work closely to hot metal surfaces and with potentially harmful solvents.

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