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TECHNOLOGY

ers can conveniently access data and allowing for rapid gate freeze. Con- tomers’ fingertips.
control systems on-site or remotely, structed from H-13, the bushing is in- About PCS Company
as needed. tegrally heated, protecting the heater PCS Company is a Misumi Group
Hardened Throughout Ejector Pins® and replaceable thermocouple while Company and is headquartered in
featuring black nitride surface treat- also providing superior heat transfer Metro Detroit’s Fraser Michigan.
ment for high hardness for clean- capabilities.
room, medical and any challenging Gesswein Mold & Die Micro Tig Founded in 1950, PCS Company is
molding applications. Constructed of Welder U6 – 110V puts the latest a team of industry experts providing
hot work steel with a core hardness micro TIG welding capabilities right solutions and innovative products for
of 48-55 HRC, the pins can achieve at the user’s fingertips. This device the plastics injection molding, mold
even higher hardness of up to 66-70 saves time and money by allowing making, and die casting industries.
HRC when coated with the black ni- in-house mold repairs such as part- We are committed to our mission of
tride surface treatment. Available in ing lines, mold seams, 3-point cor- being the industry’s leading provider
16 standard diameters and four stand- ners and edges. Portable and easy to of high-quality, competitively-priced
ard lengths, these pins are also avail- use, the unit comes pre-programmed products and services while providing
able in oversize options. for use on steel, aluminum and cop- the highest level of customer service.
AIRTECT Plastic Leak Alarm Systems per. Simply set the program for the We offer standard, off the shelf, and
provide 24-hour protection for hot particular mold repair operation and custom, made-to-order die and mold
runner systems or IMM injection noz- begin welding with the optimal weld making supplies throughout North
zles. Users receive instant feedback pulse and time lapse – it can be used America. Our product categories in-
from the direct protected area in the to weld slides, ejectors and core pins, clude mold bases, mold components,
form of an alarm and/or the suspen- too. The system comes fully equipped molding supplies and solutions, hot
sion of production, helping minimize with SMM microscope with articulat- runner systems, cutting tools, and our
damage and downtime. The AIRTECT ing arm, LED light, electrode hand- latest advancement into additive man-
Plastic Leak Alarm Systems are avail- piece, set of (10) 0.6mm, (10) 0.8mm ufacturing. We partner with our cus-
able in a variety of options depend- and (10) 1.0mm electrodes, electrode tomers to provide innovative prod-
ing on the customer’s needs. System sharpener, ground cables and argon ucts and solutions that improve ROI
accessories and spare parts are also gas regulator. and make our customers successful.
available from PCS Company. PCS Company will showcase its com- Our team of experts are located na-
tionwide to best service you. We have
The new PCS 0.750 Integrally Heat- plete line of Smartflow® products, in- branch facility locations in the United
ed Sprue Bushings help shorten cycle cluding Mechanical Flowmeters, Me- States in Fraser and Grand Rapids,
times without compromising part chanical Flow Regulators, Low Flow Michigan and Torrance, California.
quality. These exclusive small- to me- Indicators and Mold Temperature Our international presence continues
dium-volume bushings are ideal for Regulators. In addition, PCS will high- into Canada and Mexico in order to
use with a wide range of commod- light the Smartflow Custom Manifold expand our reach throughout North
ity resins. A streamlined flow channel Configurator, which puts the capabil- America.
terminates in a reverse taper gate, ity to build one’s own manifolds and
providing minimum pressure loss and choose specific accessories at cus-

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