Mold-Masters will present a portfolio of hot runners, controllers, auxiliary injection and co-injection systems at K-Show 2025 in Düsseldorf, October 8-15. The company plans live demonstrations in Hall 1, Booth C05, highlighting solutions aimed at improving part quality, productivity and scrap reduction. A key focus will be small-part production, where Mold-Masters intends to introduce Integra, developed with project partner Primaform. According to the company, compared with conventional semi-cold runner systems, Integra targets shorter cycles, higher output through high-cavitation layouts and reduced resin use by eliminating cold runners. Mold-Masters also plans to show Incognito running live at the booth. Beyond small parts, the exhibit will feature updates to side-gating, manifold and heating technologies, as well as temperature control systems, with technical experts available to discuss applications and answer questions.
Focus on small-part production: Integra
Integra is positioned to redefine injection molding for small parts by combining hot runner efficiency with high cavitation to boost throughput. The company states that cycle times can be reduced by up to 25 percent versus conventional semi-cold runner systems. Eliminating cold runners is intended to lower resin consumption, offering potential material savings. Mold-Masters indicates that Integra will be available to order in October 2025 with rapid lead times. The system will run live during K-Show alongside Incognito.
Dexa side gate: design and processing updates
Mold-Masters will introduce the Dexa side gate solution with an optimized design intended to enhance processing capability and simplify maintenance. Individual tip heat control allows on-the-fly optimization and balancing for each part. Thermally isolated heater zones enable users to adjust the processing temperature of each tip independently, and individual cavities can be shut off from the controller during operation to minimize downtime. Heater zones can be bridged to reduce the number of control zones where appropriate.
Gate-located tips are positioned at the gate of the cavity insert rather than affixed to the nozzle. This arrangement is designed to maintain tip-to-gate concentricity independent of thermal expansion or changes in processing temperature, supporting consistent gate quality. Tips can be replaced quickly from the parting line at room temperature.
The Speed-Lok center-bolt concept uses a single bolt to secure four tips with the required preload for a reliable, leak-proof seal. By minimizing the number of components, the design aims to shorten tip replacement and maintenance procedures to reduce downtime. Dexa incorporates the company’s iFlow manifold and brazed heater technologies to support fill balance and rapid color change. Brazed heaters carry a 10-year warranty.
Additional systems on display
Beyond Integra and Dexa, attendees will be able to view several recent products, including E-Multi mini, Apex gate seal, Symfill technology, PET-series 2-stage and Axiom single-stage PET hot runner systems, an LSR cold deck with servo actuation control, and TempMaster M3 and M4 hot runner temperature controllers.
Leadership comment
Hans Hagelstein, Mold-Masters global president, said: "At Mold-Masters, we are committed to pioneering innovative technologies that delivers value and transforms the market. Our focus is on continuously shaping our services and support to meet the unique regional needs of our customers, ensuring tailored solutions that drive success globally."
