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    1. Blow Molding

    Fast Heat diagnostic tool works pre-production

    March 5, 2015
    MoldXChecker:  This diagnostic tool from Fast Heat is this company's latest innovation to allow customers to quickly and precisely identify thermocouple short circuits, heater short circuits or other heater quality problems before the mold enters the production cell.

    MOLDXCHECKER  This diagnostic tool from Fast Heat is this company's latest innovation to allow customers to quickly and precisely identify thermocouple short circuits, heater short circuits or other heater quality problems before the mold enters the production cell.

    WHAT'S NEW?  Being able to diagnose heater, thermocouple and connectivity problems within the hot runner system and mold.

    BENEFITS   Avoiding having to take production off-line for troubleshooting and expensive repairs.

    Fast Heat Inc.., Elmhurst, Ill., 630-359-6300, www.fastheat.com

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