Hot Air Plastic De-Flashing Removes "Hair" Without Open Flames

Tiverton, RI - A new method for the non-contact removal of microscopic flash from molded, cut, and skived medical parts such as catheters and personal care applicators is available from Malcom Company, Inc. of Tiverton, Rhode Island.

Malcom's Leister LE-Mini Heater produces up to 1380°F and 0.35 to 1.06 CFM to remove microscopic hair-like flash from injection molded, cut, and skived parts instantly without open flames. Designed to be mounted in any orientation, this compact heater can be supplied with a variety of nozzles to match the application and only requires 120/230 V single-phase and 30 psi air.

Easily integrated with various parts handling systems to de-flash at production line speeds, Malcom's Leister LE-Mini Heater can be controlled via PLC and standard temperature controllers. Measuring only 1" dia. x 10" L it offers integrated tool and heating element protection for long life and is available with optional built-in thermocouples.

Malcom's Leister LE-Mini Heater is priced from $400.00 to $1500.00, depending upon version. Literature is available upon request.

SOURCE: Malcom Company, Inc.