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Comprehensive line
of space-saving
mold components

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Table of Contents
Indexable
Inserts
page 6
4mm (New!),
6, 8, 10, 12,
16, 20mm

New!
Dual-Ring
Mold Dating
Insert
page 5

Front Removable Inserts

page 6
6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 20mm
Front Removable Spring
page 6

Sintered Vents
pages 8-9

Air Poppet Valves

pages 10-11

Recycling Inserts page 14

Runner Shut-Off Inserts

pages 12-13

Recycling Inserts
page 14

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Table of Contents

Air Poppet Valves

VA pg. 10-11
Mold Dating Inserts
Dual Ring - MD pg. 5
Indexable - UYM, etc. pg. 6-7
Front Removable - FYM, etc.
pg. 6-7

Recycling Inserts - Metric

MRI pg. 14
Runner Shut-Off Inserts
MRS pg. 12-13

Sintered Vents
USV pg. 8-9

Mold Dating Inserts

Air Poppet Valves

Insert Family Groups ................................................................. 4

Dual Ring with Order Information ............................................ 5
Indexable................................................................................... 6
Front Removable and its Replacement Springs ....................... 6
Order Information for Indexable & Front Removable .............. 7

Value and Application Information......................................... 10

Installation and Operating Information ...................................11

Sintered Vents
For Plastics Injection Molding .................................................. 8
For Gravity and Low-Pressure Diecasting ............................... 9

Runner Shut-Off Inserts

Insert and Application Information ........................................ 12
Installation, Machining and Operating Information............... 13
Recycling Inserts
Insert Information ................................................................... 14

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Mold Dating Insert Family

Features and Benefits of Mold Dating Inserts
Dual-Ring Mold Dating Insert
Double indexable: both arrows independently
click into position

Dual-Ring Mold Dating Insert

All inserts remain flush when rotated

Indexable Mold Dating Inserts

Provides indexable snap-in-place alignment of arrow

Unique design keeps inner insert flush

for three full turns
4mm diameter available in Indexable Insert only

Indexable Inserts and Front Removable Inserts

Provides product traceability required in
part quality programs

Allows placement of year, month, day, shift or

numerals (0-9) on part for batch identification
or product quality control

Indexable inserts are available

in seven sizes: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 & 20mm.

Easily adjustable inner insert is removable

using a screwdriver
Date-sensitive inner inserts can be changed
at the parting line without removing outer insert
from the mold
Offers a broad variety of insert dating combinations
Available in 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 16mm
and 20mm diameters
Choose from two styles to suit your application:
indexable and front removable

Front removable inserts are available

in six sizes: 6, 8, 10, 12, 16 & 20mm.

D-M-E family of mold dating inserts.

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Dual-Ring Mold Dating Insert

Dual-Ring Mold Dating Insert Offers
the Ultimate in Date Insert Flexibility
Patented Indexable Mold Date Insert Technology
The new Dual-Ring Mold Dating Insert from D-M-E features a date insert
valid for six years and is based on Indexable Mold Date Insert technology.
The Dual-Ring Insert eliminates the need to install two date inserts or
change the inner insert each year. This easy-to-use indexable insert
provides the flexibility you need to keep your mold dating current,
especially as the lifetime of molds becomes shorter.

Outer ring: 12 months, months 1 through 12

Inner ring: 6 years + arrow (arrow points to month)
Center insert: arrow (points to year & adjusts position of both arrows)

Patent Pending

Installation and Machining

Press-fit installation required.

Features and Benefits

Double indexable: both arrows independently click into position

Change positions easily with only a screwdriver using arrow in inner insert
Turn clockwise to change year arrow (6 years)
Turn counter-clockwise to change month arrow (12 months)
All inserts remain flush when rotated
Dual-Ring Insert may be interchanged for the 10mm diameter Indexable
and Front Removable inserts

Maintain a close tolerance press fit. Too

loose a fit could allow the insert to move out
of position, while too tight a press fit might
prevent the inner insert & inner ring from
rotating when required.
Accurately measure the D for each part
and machine G hole to provide about
0.005mm (.0002) press fit.

INNER INSERT - INDEXABLE

(WITH ADUSTING ARROW)

21

09

11

10
6

m6

01 9 8
11
21

3 2
80 70

h7

D
(RELIEF)

INNER RING - INDEXABLE

(WITH ARROW)

.5 x L

OUTER RING - BODY

D
10

TOLERANCE

m6

h7

+0.015 TO +0.006

0 TO -0.015

0.02

Pocket for installation

NOTE: Inner Insert & Inner Ring

are not replaceable.

INFORMATION KEY:
D = Outside Diameter
E = Outside Diameter of Inner Ring
F = Outside Diameter of Inner Insert
G = Hole Diameter
L = Length
Material: Corrosion-resistant Stainless Steel
Hardness: 53 3 HRC
Max. Temp: 150C (300F)
Dimensions: All dimensions are in mm, except as noted

(hold pocket depth as

required by the application)

Dual-Ring Mold Dating Insert Dimensions and Assembly

ITEM
NUMBER

L
LENGTH

MD 10 20_*_

10

6.4

3.2

12

* When ordering, add digits of engraved year required where

asterisks (_*_) are shown in item number
(e.g., MD 10 20_*_: MD 10 2007; MD 10 20_*_: MD 10 2012).

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Indexable and Front Removable Mold Dating Inserts

Features of Indexable and Front Removable Inserts

Indexable Inserts

U.S. Patent No. 5,788,872

7 0

INNER
INSERT
INDEXABLE

Designed for plastics injection molds

Maximum operating temperature is 150C (300F)

Numerals are 0.2mm deep and arrow is 0.4mm deep

Arrow is adjustment slot

L.02

h7

m6

D
(RELIEF)

OUTER
INSERT
INDEXABLE

.5 x L

.02

Maintain a close tolerance press fit. Too loose a fit could allow
the insert to move out of position, while too tight a press fit
might prevent the inner insert from rotating when required.
Accurately measure the D or each part and machine
G hole to provide about 0.005mm (.0002) press fit.

.6 x L

h7

D
(RELIEF)

m6

An aluminum rod should be

placed against the face of the
insert with the rod larger in
diameter than the Outer Insert.
The aluminum rod should be
tapped with a hammer to move
the insert to its flush position.
Inner insert must be flush or
below flush during installation.

Dimensions and Tolerances of

Indexable and Front Removable Inserts
D = Outside Diameter
of Outer Insert
F = Outside Diameter
of Inner Insert
G = Hole Diameter
L = Length
Material: Stainless Steel
Hardness: 50-55 HRC
Max. Temp: 150C (300F)
Dimensions: All dimensions
are in mm, except as noted

Relief on bottom of insert will

align insert into hole.

SPRING

OUTER
INSERT

INFORMATION KEY:

Inner insert must be flush or

below flush during installation.

Installation and Machining for Both Insert Styles

Press-fit installation required.

INNER
INSERT

An aluminum rod should be

placed against the face of the
insert with the rod larger in
diameter than the Outer Insert.
The aluminum rod should be
tapped with a hammer to move
the insert to its flush position.

NOTE: Indexable springs

are built in.

Front Removable Inserts

7 0

Relief on bottom of insert will

align insert into hole.

TOLERANCE

Front Removable Springs

F
INDEXABLE
INDEX

F
FRONT
REMOVABLE

ITEM NUMBER
(PACKAGE OF 5)

DFQ9006

3.1

DFQ9008

5.0

4.4

DFQ9010

10

6.3

5.2

DFQ9012

12
16
20

m6

h7

+0.012 TO +0.004

0 TO -0.012

2.4

+0.012 TO +0.004

0 TO -0.012

3.7

+0.015 TO +0.006

0 TO -0.015

10

10

+0.015 TO +0.006

0 TO -0.015

12

12

+0.018 TO +0.007

0 TO -0.018

14

7.5

6.2

DFQ9016

16

+0.018 TO +0.007

0 TO -0.018

14

11.0

8.2

DFQ9020

20

+0.021 TO +0.008

0 TO -0.021

16

13.2

11

All dimensions and tolerances are in mm.

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NOTE: Springs are for

Front Removable
Inserts only.

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Mold Dating Inserts Ordering Information

Complete Assemblies

25
20

07

25
20

03 04

1
8 9 0

3
07
03 04

3
3

25

20

1
8 9 0

1
8 9 0

1
8 9 0

1
8 9 0

25
20

1
8 9 0

25
20

12 13

12 13

12

11

7 8 9
7 8 9
3
07
03 04

25

3
2 07
20 1 51
2
1

0320 0425

03 04

1
8 9 0

6 7

5 6

6 7

6 7

01 02

15

15

06

5 6

01 02

15

1
8 9 0

20

25
20
1
8 9 0

25

20

1
8 9 0

7 8 9

12 13
07

12 13

1
8129 0

12

1
8 9 0

7 8 9

03 04

12 13

11

1
8 9 0

1
8 9 0

11

1
8 9 0

12

12 13

1
8 9 0

1
8 9 0
1
8 9 0

12

25
20

25

7 8 9

20

1
8 9 0

1
8 9 0

20

7 8 9

11

11

25

6 7

7 8 9

1
8 9 0

5 6

6 7

15

1
8 9 0

2
01 02

5 6

06

15

5 6

6 7

6 7

1
8 9 0

06

6 7

2
07

07

6 7
5

20

5 6

6 7

6 7

6 7

25

1
8 9 0

01 02

01 02

10

1
8 9 0

15

10

6 7

5 6

10

07

5 6

06
10 1110 11

10 11

10

7 8 9

06

15
10

6 7

03 04

10

10 11

7 8 9

10 1110 11

15

15

5 6

6 7

15

6 7

6 7

3
2

7 8 9

01 02

15

6 7

15

5 6

5 6

6 7

7 8 9
03 04

10

00

3 4

3 4

3 4

99

7 8 9

6 7

6 7

6 7

5 6

15
2

6 7

6 7
2

00

01 02

6 7

06

6 7

25

06

15

20

98

99

25

2
04

05

20

01 02

06

00

9 10

99

10

05

05

3 4

10

9 10

3 4

3 4

Blank

04

10

3 4

Shift (0 thru 3)

3 4

3 4

00

0 1

UUM0004
UUM0006
UUM0008
UUM0010
UUM0012
UUM0016
UUM0020
UUY_*_04
UUY_*_06
UUY_*_08
UUY_*_10
UUY_*_12
UUY_*_16
UUY_*_20

UUD0016
UUD0020
UUR0004
UUR0006
UUR0008
UUR0010
UUR0012
UUR0016
UUR0020
UUS0004
UUS0006
UUS0008
UUS0010
UUS0012
UUS0016
UUS0020
UUB0004
UUB0006
UUB0008
UUB0010
UUB0012
UUB0016
UUB0020

FRONT
REMOVABLE

98
OOM0006
OOM0008
OOM0010
OOM0012
OOM0016
OOM0020

0
OOY_*_06
OOY_*_08
OOY_*_10
12 1OOY_*_12
11
OOY_*_16
9 8OOY_*_20
OOD0012
0
OOD0016
OOD0020

12 1
11
OOR0006
0 4OOR0008
OOR0010
OOR0012
OOR0016
OOR0020

OOS0006
OOS0008
OOS0010
OOS0012
OOS0016
OOS0020
0

OOB0006
OOB0008
OOB0010
OOB0012
OOB0016
0
OOB0020
1

3 4

3 4

09

09

00

3 4

9
59 10

99

Day
(1 thru 31)

10

08

08

09

09
10

(7)

Numerals
(0 thru 9)

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Years

98

4
6 1112 1
80 4
10
12
16
20
4
16
8
10
12
12 1
1116
20
1 12
16
20
4
12 1
116
8
10
12
16
20
4
6
8
10
12
16
20
1
4
6
8
10
12
16
1
20

3 4

3 4
08

05

005
9

09

0 1

98

07

05 8

08

09

98

07

(6)

INDEXABLE

107

ITEM NUMBER ITEM NUMBER

10

3 4

07
04

Front
Removable

04

YUU_*_04
YUU_*_06
YUU_*_08
YUU_*_10
YUU_*_12
YUU_*_16
YUU_*_20
OUU0004
OUU0006
OUU0008
OUU0010
OUU0012
OUU0016
OUU0020

3 4
2
5

Indexable

0 4

D
(MM)

Month (1 thru 12)

08

3 4

09

3 4

00

3 4

11

10

3 4

12 1
11

12 1
11

3 499

11

0 1

NOTES:
9 80
1. When ordering 98
date-sensitive assemblies,1 add digits of engraved
year requested where asterisks (*) are shown in item number
(e.g., UUY0716).
2. Availability of year-sensitive items will vary during last quarter of
each calendar year. Order next years Mold Dating Inserts during
October to beat1the rush.
12 1
12 1
0

DESCRIPTION

08

10

12 1
11

0 4

0 1

12 1
11

3 4

05

3 4

Blank (outer),
Arrow (inner)

3 4

9 8

04

3 4

10

12 1
11

3 4

3 4 1

3 4

10

Shift (outer),
Arrow (inner) 0
1

3 4

3 4

08

3 24

10

Numerals
0 thru 9 (outer)
Arrow (inner)
0 1
0 1

3 4

00

0 1

9 8

1
Outer Inserts

0 1

FOY_*_06
FOY_*_08
FOY_*_10
FOY_*_12
FOY_*_16
FOY_*_20
FOD0012
FOD0016
FOD0020

112 1
1FOR0006
07 07
9FOR0008
8 07
FOR0010
FOR0012
FOR0016
FOR0020
12 1
11

0FOS0006
4
FOS0008
FOS0010
FOS0012
FOS0016
FOS0020

FOB0006
FOB0008
FOB0010
FOB0012
FOB0016
FOB0020

12 1
11

00

10

99

Arrow

0 1
99

09

05

98

09

Day
(outer),
Arrow
(inner)

08

09

09

(6) Years (7)

Years (outer),
Arrows (inner)

04

08

08

08

07

1
05

07

3 4

3 4

3 4

Removable

98

12 1
11
Front

Indexable

Year and Arrow

0 1

3 4

3 4

3 4

Month (outer),
Arrow (inner)

0 7
2

12 1
11

0 7

FRONT
REMOVABLE

YON_*_06
YON_*_08
YON_*_10
YON_*_12
YON_*_16
YON_*_20

0
OON0006
OON0008
OON0010
OON0012
OON0016
OON0020
04

INDEXABLE

4
6
8
10
12
16
20
4
6
0
8
10
12
16
20 12 1
11

3 4

Month (outer),
Year and Arrow (inner)

0 1

UYM_*_04
UYM_*_06
UYM_*_08
UYM_*_10
UYM_*_12
UYM_*_16
UYM_*_20
UOM0004
1
12UOM0006
1
1
UOM0008
9 8
UOM0010
UOM0012
UOM0016
UOM0020
12 1
11 U0Y_*_04
4
0 UOY_*_06
4
6
07
07
UOY_*_08
8
UOY_*_10
10
UOY_*_12
12
UOY_*_16
16
UOY_*_20
20

12
UOD0016
16
UOD0020
20
UOR0004
4
12 1
UOR0006
6 11
12 1
UOR00081112 1
181
UOR00109 8
10
UOR0012
12
UOR0016
16
12 1
20
1
12 1 UOR00201112 1
1
11
UOS00040 4
4
UOS0006
6
UOS0008
8
UOS0010
10
UOS0012
12
UOS0016
16
UOS0020
20
UOS0004
4
UOB0006
6
UOB0008
8
1
UOB0010
10
UOB0012
12
UOB0016
16
UOB0020
20

ITEM NUMBER ITEM NUMBER

D
(MM)

DESCRIPTION

FRONT
REMOVABLE

FYM_*_06
FYM_*_08
FYM_*_100
FYM_*_12
FYM_*_16
FYM_*_20

FOM000604
FOM0008
FOM0010
FOM0012
FOM0016
FOM0020

INDEXABLE

4
6
8
10
12
16
20
4
6
8
10
12
16
20

0 7

ITEM NUMBER

ITEM NUMBER

D
(MM)

DESCRIPTION

12 1
11

Inner Inserts

6 7

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Sintered Vents For Plastics Injection Molding

Features and Benefits of Sintered Vents

Venting of air or gas reduces occurrence of

short shots and burned parts
Self-contained standardized vents save time
in design, installation and maintenance
Wide variety of off-the-shelf
standard sizes available
Fast and easy replacement or cleaning of
sintered vents improves productivity
Field tested to ensure product reliability

Sintered vents are a unique venting plug

composed of a large number of straight,
parallel and uniform pores made through
a powdered metallurgy process.
The pores allow trapped air or gas to
escape from the mold cavity during the
injection molding or die casting process,
thereby reducing the occurrence of
defective parts.

SINTERED VENTS FOR PLASTICS INJECTION MOLDING APPLICATIONS

VENT MATERIAL: STAINLESS STEEL
VENT
TYPE

Application Recommendations
Plastics injection molding
A 0.03mm vent diameter should be used
with polymers such as polyethylene
or polypropylene. Use a vent with a
pore diameter of 0.05mm for low-flow
polymers such as polycarbonate, nylon,
or ABS. When molding highly viscous
material (very low-flow properties), use
a vent with a 0.10mm pore diameter.
Stainless Steel sintered vents are
recommended for plastic materials that
are particularly gaseous or corrosive,
such as PVC. Stainless Steel sintered
vents are also recommended for plastic
materials containing flame-retardants.

ITEM
NUMBER

OUTSIDE
DIA
(MM)

FULL
LENGTH
(MM)

NO. OF
PORES

PORE
DIA
(MM)

POROSITY
% OF
EFFECTIVE
DIA

EFFECTIVE
DIA
(MM)

EFFECTIVE
LENGTH
(MM)

USV0035

10

280

0.03

25

10

USV0036

10

630

0.03

25

1.5

10

USV0038

10

250

0.05

25

1.7

10

USV0039

10

400

0.05

25

10

USV0040

10

400

0.05

25

10

USV0041

10

400

0.05

25

USV0042

10

1600

0.05

25

USV0043

10

10

3600

0.05

25

USV0044

12

10

6400

0.05

25

USV0045

15

10

10000

0.05

25

10

USV0046

10

76

0.10

19

USV0047

10

76

0.10

19

USV0048

10

300

0.10

19

USV0049

10

10

690

0.10

19

USV0050

12

10

1200

0.10

19

SINTERED VENTS FOR PLASTICS INJECTION MOLDING APPLICATIONS

VENT MATERIAL: IRON ALLOY
VENT
TYPE

ITEM
NUMBER

OUTSIDE
DIA
(MM)

FULL
LENGTH
(MM)

NO. OF
PORES

PORE
DIA
(MM)

POROSITY
% OF
EFFECTIVE
DIA

EFFECTIVE
DIA
(MM)

EFFECTIVE
LENGTH
(MM)

USV0027

10

10

880

0.10

29

5.5

USV0028

10

880

0.10

29

5.5

USV0029

10

10

880

0.05

18

3.5

USV0030

10

880

0.05

18

3.5

USV0031

10

880

0.05

18

3.5

USV0032

10

10

880

0.03

13

2.5

USV0033

10

880

0.03

13

2.5

USV0034

10

880

0.03

13

2.5

All dimensions are in mm.

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Sintered Vents For Gravity & Low-Pressure Diecasting

Vent Type B

Vent Type A

EFFECTIVE
DIA

OUTSIDE
DIA

FULL
LENGTH

EFFECTIVE
DIA

OUTSIDE
DIA

EFFECTIVE
LENGTH

PORE

FULL LENGTH

SINTERED VENTS FOR GRAVITY AND

LOW-PRESSURE DIECASTING APPLICATIONS
VENT MATERIAL: IRON ALLOY

Application Recommendations
Gravity and Low-Pressure Diecasting
Die casters should use vents with pore diameters of
0.5mm, 0.3mm, or 0.2mm, depending on pressure.

VENT
TYPE

Installation Information for All Sintered Vents

The recommended press-fit is 0.01 to 0.02mm for outside

diameters of 10mm or less, and 0.015mm to 0.035mm for
outside diameters over 10mm
Use a plastic or wooden hammer for installation. Do not
tap the pore surface of the sintered vent with a metallic
or hard tool. The use of hard tools will result in clogging
or chipping of the vents
Do not grind, machine, or cut the pore surfaces

Ultrasonic Cleaning

Use ultrasonic cleaning to periodically clean

pores in the sintered vents, as required

ITEM
NUMBER

OUTSIDE
DIA
(MM)

FULL
LENGTH
(MM)

NO. OF
PORES

PORE
DIA
(MM)

POROSITY
%

USV0001

10

39

0.5

55

USV0002

10

61

0.5

40

USV0003

15

61

0.5

40

USV0004

10

89

0.5

35

USV0005

15

89

0.5

35

USV0006

10

10

200

0.5

34

USV0007

10

15

200

0.5

34

USV0008

12

10

200

0.5

31

USV0009

12

15

200

0.5

31

USV0010

14

15

340

0.5

35

USV0011

16

15

340

0.5

32

USV0012

18

15

553

0.5

34

USV0013

20

15

550

0.5

33

USV0014

28

15

970

0.5

30

USV0015

10

89

0.3

30

USV0016

15

89

0.3

30

USV0017

10

89

0.3

29

USV0018

15

89

0.3

29

USV0019

10

200

0.3

28

USV0020

15

200

0.3

28

USV0021

10

10

340

0.3

31

USV0022

10

15

340

0.3

31

USV0023

12

10

340

0.3

28

USV0024

12

15

340

0.3

28

USV0025

14

15

550

0.3

27

USV0026

10

10

880

0.2

35

All dimensions are in mm.

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E
Air
Poppet Valves Applications

Features and Benefits

Prevents SPRING
mold damage due to ejection problems with deep-draw or thin-walled parts

More durable and precision-made than competitive units

HOUSING

SPRING

VALVE

BODY
A

These precision-engineered valves are designed to remedy the

vacuum problem often encountered during the molding of deepdraw (e.g., buckets) or thin-walled parts. Air flow, timed to coincide
with the ejection cycle, opens the valve to break the vacuum and
facilitate part ejection. A precision-ground valve seat helps prevent
flash from entering the assembly during injection. Each valve is
matched to the body to further assure reliable performance.
Typical Application

AIR LINE (PRESSURE ACTIVATED)

AIR LINE (PRESSURE OFF)

Mold Closed

Mold Open
A

L
T MAX APPX.
VALVE TRAVEL

SPRING
HOUSING
INFORMATION KEY:
D = Outside Diameter
E = Housing Diameter
F = Approx. Value Diameter
G = Hole Diameter
H = Hole Diameter
K = Body Length
L = Overall Length
N = Depth

SPRING

VALVE

BODY
A

T = Max Valve Travel

Body Material: 420 Stainless Steel
Body Hardness: 53 3 HRC
Valve Material: 420 Stainless Steel
Valve Surface Treatment: Titanium Nitrided
Max. Temp: 120C (250F)
Operating Air Pressure: 58 PSI min.
87 PSI max
Dimensions: All dimensions are in mm

ITEM
NUMBER

(APPROX)

BODY
LENGTH

OVERALL
LENGTH

MAX
TRAVEL

VA 01

6.6

11

24

1.2

VA 02

12

9.7

18

34

1.9

VA 03

18

14.8

22

45.5

12

2.5

All dimensions shown are in mm.

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2mm CLEARANCE
2mm CLEARANCE
MIN BELOW BOTTOM
MIN BELOW BOTTOM
OF POPPET VALVE
OF POPPET VALVE

MAX

CORNER

CORNER

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L
REF

L
REF

Air Poppet Valves Typical Installations

Typical Installations

2mm MIN
2mm MIN
CLEARANCE CLEARANCE
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED

AIR LINE
AIR LINE

AIR LINE

AIR LINE

X Series Stripper Plate Mold Base

Installation (Stripper plate required
for part ejection)

Standard A Series Mold Base

Installation (Ejector pins required
for part ejection)
Pocket Machining Dimensions

+0
0.03mm

Installation Information
Press-fit installation required.

0.05mm
MAX RADIUS
OR CHAMFER

+0.2mm
0

R RADIUS
MAX

2mm CLEARANCE
MIN BELOW BOTTOM
OF POPPET VALVE

0.005mm

SHARP
CORNER

L
REF

ITEM
NUMBER

N
DEPTH

L
REF

VA 01

11

6.75

0.1

24

VA 02

12

18

0.2

34

VA 03

18

22

14

0.3

45.5

All dimensions shown are in2mm

mm. MIN
CLEARANCE
RECOMMENDED

Quantity Discounts

8 to 15 valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less 3%
16 or more valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less 5%
Discounts apply to current net prices.
Sizes may be combined on one order
for quantity discounts.
AIR LINE
AIR LINE
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Maintain a close tolerance press fit, as

specified. Too loose a fit could allow
the Air Poppet Valve to move out of
position, while too tight a press fit
could interfere with the movement of
the valve.

NOTES:
1. Pressure to air line of Air Poppet
Valve and machine ejection should
be activated at the same time. This
allows valve to relieve negative
pressure build-up (vacuum) in the
cavity during part ejection.
2. The air flow to the poppet valve must
be fully relieved to the atmosphere
after each cycle to ensure that the
poppet valve closes before the next
injection cycle. Material injected
into a partially open poppet valve
could cause damage to the valve
and/or the mold. Control valves and
limit switches to be supplied by
moldmaker and/or molder.
3. The Air Poppet Valve should never
be used as the sole means of part
ejection. Material shrinkage and
other factors will not allow it to be
used as an alternative to ejector pins
or stripper plates.
4. Do not position Air Poppet Valve
directly under hot drop.

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Runner Shut-Off Inserts Applications

D-M-E Runner Shut-Off Inserts provide a precise method of blocking
or directing material flow to one or more cavities in multi-cavity or
family molds.

U.S. Patent No. 5,208,053

Typical Applications
Shutting Off the Runner to One or Several Cavities

Safer and more positive than the use of brass or ejector pins

Saves material

Reduces scrap and sorting

Improves cycle time

Inserts are supplied unmachined as shown in background.

Foreground shows sample runner machining, typically done
with insert installed in mold.

BRASS ROD
RECOMMENDED

SCREWDRIVER END
OF BRASS ROD MUST
FIT IN THE CENTER
CORE RUNNER SLOT
ONLY DO NOT
ROTATE THE
OUTER RING

OUTER RING
CENTER CORE
LOCATING GROOVE
LOWER BODY
SPRING PLUNGER
SECTION A A

NOTE: Spring plunger in Runner Shut-Off Insert

engages a locating groove in the center
core. This holds the center core in position
at each 90 rotation of the center core, thus
providing several combinations of runner
shut-off positions.

Runner Shut-Off Inserts

Runner Shut-Off Inserts are shown

above in the open position, which
allows material to flow to all cavities.

By rotating the center core of the Runner

Shut-Off Insert 90 or 180 with the
screwdriver end of a brass rod, material
flow to one or several cavities can be
shut off, as shown above.

HOLE FOR SPRING PIN

INFORMATION KEY:

D*

C = Depth of Runner
D = Diameter
L = Length
R = Radius
W = Width of Runner
Material: Stainless Steel
Hardness: 50 3 HRC
Max. Temp: 120C (250F)
Dimensions: All dimensions are in
inches, except as noted

* MEASURE D IN THIS
AREA ONLY. TOP AND
BOTTOM OF INSERT HAVE A
VERY SLIGHT RELIEF FOR PROPER
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION.

DO NOT ADJUST SPRING PLUNGER.

IT HAS BEEN SUPPLIED INSTALLED
TO THE CORRECT POSITION.

ITEM
NUMBER

L
LENGTH

MRS 0013

.5118
(13mm)

.885
(22.5mm)

MRS 0016

.6299
(16mm)

.885
(22.5mm)

MRS 0026

1.0236
(26mm)

1.260
(32mm)

All dimensions are in inches except for several parenthetical

reference dimensions in millimeters.

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Runner Shut-Off Inserts Machining Information

U.S. Patent No. 5,208,053

Dimensions for Machining Pocket for Runner Shut-off Inserts

Pockets are typically bored in soft steel and jig ground in hardened steel.
Maintain a close tolerance press fit, as specified. Too loose a fit could allow the insert to move out of position,
while too tight a press fit might prevent the center core from rotating when required.
+.0000
.0002

( 13mm)

( 16mm)

.5118

.020 R.
MAX.

.875*
MIN

+.002
.000

1.250

.22

1.375
MIN.

.020 R.
MAX.

.34

MRS 0013

1.0236

.59

.875

.020 R.
MAX.

+.0000
.0002

( 26mm)

+.002
.000

+.002
.000

.875

+.0000
.0002

.6299

MRS 0016

MRS 0026

* When using a 7/8 thick plate with the MRS 0013 or MRS 0016 inserts, machine the .5118 or
.6299 diameters through the plate. Inserts must seat against a supporting plate before any
grinding or machining is done and during the molding process.

HOLE FOR SPRING PIN MUST BE

LOCATED AWAY FROM AREA
WHERE RUNNERS ARE TO BE
MACHINED, AS SHOWN

Dimensions for Machining Runners

RECOMMENDED RUNNER SIZES

.035 MIN. LAND BETWEEN EDGE

OF RUNNER AND EDGE OF
HOLE FOR SPRING PIN
SPRING PIN HOLDS INSERT
COMPONENTS IN POSITION
FOR MACHINING RUNNERS

W
MAX

C
MAX

R
RADIUS

EQUIV
DIA

AREA
SQ IN

MRS 0013
(MRS 0016 & 26)

.099

.091

.040

.095

.007

.126

.120

.050

.123

.012

.150

.131

.062

.141

.016

.168

.144

.070

.156

.019

.186

.157

.078

.172

.023

.206

.175

.086

.191

.029

.260

.218

.109

.239

.045

.298

.250

.125

.274

.059

.334

.281

.140

.308

.074

.372

.312

.156

.342

.092

.410

.343

.172

.377

.112

.446

.375

.187

.411

.133

MRS 0016
(MRS 0026)

10
TYP.

W
MAX.

SHARP CARBIDE CUTTERS

ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
MACHINING RUNNERS

USE INSERT
ITEM NUMBER

MRS 0026

C
MAX.

NOTE: All runners should be machined along the center line of

the insert and at 90 to the center line. If this is not done
the runners will not align closely when rotated 90 or 180
to shut-off material flow to a cavity. All runners should be
machined with inserts installed in the mold.

CENTERLINE OF INSERT

Mold and Runner Machining/Installation Data

Additional machining and installation data available. Contact D-M-E.
All dimensions are in inches except for a few metric reference dimensions that are in millimeters and are shown in parentheses.
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Recycling Inserts
Benefits of
Recycling Inserts

U.S. Patent No. D324,392

Saves outsourcing and

engraving costs

Easily installed

Easily interchanged

Complies with SPI standards

Installation

L
ENGRAVING
DEPTH

0.02

0.02

ENGRAVING
DEPTH

Press fit installation required.

Maintain a close tolerance
press fit. Too loose a fit could
allow the insert to move out
of position.

Accurately measure the D

+0.0
for
each part and machine
D 0.018
hole to provide about
(RELIEF)
0.005mm (.0002) press fit.

LOGO
SIZE

LOGO
SIZE

+0.018
+0.007

+0.0
0.018

+0.018
+0.007

D
(RELIEF)

INFORMATION KEY:
SHARP

SHARP

.5 x L

D = Outside Diameter
L = Overall Length
Engraving Depth
Logo Size
Material: 420 Stainless Steel
Hardness: 50 2 HRC
Dimensions: All dimensions are
in mm

.5 x L

Recycling Inserts (Metric)

ITEM
NUMBER

(SPI STANDARD)

MATERIAL
CODES

ENGRAVED
LETTERING

MATERIAL
IDENTIFICATION

MRI 0102

HDPE

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHELENE

MRI 0105

PP

POLYPROPYLENE

MRI 0107

OTHER

ALL OTHER RESINS

MRI 0100

ARROW SYMBOL ONLY

MRI 0202

HDPE

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHELENE

MRI 0205

PP

POLYPROPYLENE

MRI 0207

OTHER

ALL OTHER RESINS

MRI 0200

ARROW SYMBOL ONLY

MRI 0602

HDPE

HIGH DENSITY POLYETHELENE

MRI 0605

PP

POLYPROPYLENE

MRI 0607

OTHER

ALL OTHER RESINS

MRI 0600

ARROW SYMBOL ONLY

ENGRAVING
DEPTH

LOGO
SIZE

10

12

0.3

16

14

0.3

10

20

16

0.3

12

NOTE: Additional material codes are available. Contact D-M-E for quote.

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Ideal for angles to 30 and beyond

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Positive, precise control of
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Efficiently mold plastic parts
requiring internal threads,
undercuts, protrusions
or cut-outs

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and components
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