Shibata Satoshi
Injection molding machines and extruders generate continuous heat from areas such as cylinders, barrels, and heater sections. This heat radiation can lead to energy loss and an increase in the surrounding work environment temperature.
Heat-resistant jackets are removable insulation covers designed to reduce heat radiation by covering these high-temperature areas. They contribute to heat retention, heat shielding, and energy savings.
By installing heat-resistant jackets on injection molding machines and extruders, heat dissipation around the equipment can be reduced, which may help lower electricity consumption.
They are also effective as a safety measure, as they help reduce the risk of workers coming into contact with high-temperature surfaces.
Depending on the operating environment, suitable materials can be selected from options such as glass fiber, silica fiber, heat-resistant glass fiber, silicone-coated materials, and PTFE-coated materials. These materials can support a wide range of temperatures from low to high.
In addition, their removable structure makes them easy to detach during maintenance and suitable for retrofitting to existing equipment.
For molding and extrusion factories seeking energy savings, improved working environments, and enhanced safety measures, heat-resistant jackets are a practical and relatively easy-to-introduce improvement item.