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Nozzle Flow Rates
Use the table below to select the correct nozzle series based on the flow rate required and the material category.
If the material is a blend material (for example Medium-Difficult or Easy-Medium) always select the higher category to
ensure the part can be filled.
Material
Wall Section
2.0 1.5 1.0 0.8 0.7 0.6 0.5 0.4
ABS 170 96 43 27 21 15 11 7
CA 150 84 38 24 18 14 9 6
EVA 175 98 44 28 21 16 11 7
SAN 120 68 30 19 15 11 8 5
PA 150 84 38 24 18 14 9 6
PC 100 56 25 16 12 9 6 4
HDPE 225 127 56 36 28 20 14 9
LDPE 275 155 69 44 34 25 17 11
PMMA 130 73 33 21 16 12 8 5
POM 150 84 38 24 18 14 9 6
PP 250 141 63 40 31 23 16 10
UPVC 100 56 25 16 12 9 6 4
Typical Flow Length Ratios (L/t)
All flow lengths greater than this must be considered thin wall and the nozzle series selected accordingly.
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Additives, flow length and thin wall sections all reduce the effective flow rate and shot weight.
To counter the reduced flow rate and shot weight select one nozzle series larger.
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Refer to table on page 21 - Plastic Material and Tip and Nut Suitability.
For Multi-Gate Flow Rates refer to page 28.
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Nozzle
Series
Material Specifications
Material Category
Easy Medium Difficult
09
Thermal Gate Flow Rate g/s 15 7
Shot Weight g 0.5 - 15 0.5 - 10
13
Thermal Gate Flow Rate
g/s 30 15 5
Valve Gate Flow Rate g/s 25 12
Shot Weight g 0.5 -45 0.5 - 30 0.5 - 15
16
Thermal Gate Flow Rate
g/s 125 65 25
Valve Gate Flow Rate g/s 95 50 20
Shot Weight g 1 -200 1 - 125 1 - 60
19
Thermal Gate Flow Rate
g/s 300 150 60
Valve Gate Flow Rate g/s 225 110 45
Shot Weight g 2 -625 2 - 300 2 - 150
27
Thermal Gate Flow Rate
g/s 600 300 125
Valve Gate Flow Rate g/s 420 210 90
Shot Weight g 10 -2000 10 - 1200 10 - 800
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Nozzle Series Selection