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Valve Gate Groups
Hot Runner Systems

Represent a technological evolution designed to ensure efficiency, reliability and precision in injection systems.
Engineered for compact and versatile integration, these solutions optimize mold performance while simplifying assembly, adjustment and maintenance.

 

 

Valve Gate Groups
Hot Runner Systems

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  • Improved process window
    Greater flexibility in molding conditions with consistent performance.

  • Increased flow channels
    Optimized melt flow reduces injection pressure loss and improves efficiency.

  • Special patented heater
    Ensures a uniform thermal profile for stable production while delivering significant energy savings.

  • Tips in special steel
    Provide optimal thermal conduction and high wear resistance, with a wide range of types suitable for the injection of the most commonly used polymers.

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  • Different lengths available
    Adaptable to a variety of applications and requirements.

  • Accurate temperature control
    Thermocouple positioned close to the tip zone for precise temperature reading.

  • Easy maintenance
    Heater and thermocouple can be replaced directly on the injection machine, minimizing downtime.

  • Double sealing system
    Reliable sealing on both the nozzle tip and head ensures safe and stable operation.

Thermoplay valve gate solutions are designed for compact integration, either directly on the manifold or housed in the back plate.

They feature plate actuator systems for reduced pitch applications, with options for pin adjustment and exclusion.

Each unit includes a piston housing for easier machining and assembly, durable heat-resistant seals, and precision-matched pin and guide components for easy maintenance.

Available for both hydraulic and pneumatic operation, these systems ensure superior leak resistance, multiple pin configurations, and convenient in-mould pin adjustment across most models.

Hydraulic operation

 

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    Hydraulic operation SH20-HY

    Nozzle Types
    TF3 Ø 12

    Pin stroke 7 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 20 mm

    TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
    Pin stroke 10 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 20 mm

    Operating Characteristics
    Actuation: Hydraulic only
    Cylinder Bore: Ø 20 mm
    Mounting: In a mould plate 42.5 mm thick, with a bore of Ø 25 mm for each cylinder.
    Back plate: Needed with an air channel to operate the cylinder  (see catalogue)
    Stroke adjustment: Not possible
    Pin orientation: Fixed, cannot be oriented.

    Catalog
     Drawings

Pneumatic operation

 

  • S28-PN
    Pneumatic operation S28-PN

    Nozzle Types
    TF3 Ø 12

    Pin stroke 7 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 28 mm

    TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
    Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 32 mm

    FN3T/3BT/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 32 - TD3 Ø 30
    Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
    Ø pin 3.3 mm
    Ø bore piston 28 mm

    Operating Characteristics
    Actuation: 
    Pneumatic only
    Cylinder Bore: Ø32 mm
    Mounting: In a 42.5 mm thick back plate, with a bore of Ø 34 mm for each cylinder. 
    Fine Adjustment: Adjusted in 0.05 mm increments by ±0.75 mm.
    Adjustment is achieved by a simple adjustment screw located in the back of the cylinder and accessed without removing the mould for the injection moulding machine (depending on the mould design).
    Pin Orientation: Optional

    Catalog
    Drawings

  • S60-PN
    Pneumatic operation S60-PN

    Nozzle Types
    FN3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 46

    Pin stroke 16 mm ±0.75 mm
    Ø pin 5.8 mm
    Ø bore piston 60 mm

    Operating Characteristics
    Actuation: Pneumatic only
    Cylinder Bore: Ø60 mm
    Mounting: In a 66 mm thick back plate, with a bore of Ø 77 mm for each cylinder.
    Fine Adjustment:  adjusted in 0.05 mm increments by ±0.75mm.
    Adjustment is achieved by a simple adjustment screw located in the back of the cylinder and accessed without removing the mould for the injection moulding machine (depending on the mould design).

    Pin Orientation: Optional

    Catalog
     Drawings

  • K32-PN
    Pneumatic operation K32-PN

    Nozzle Types
    TF3 Ø 12

    Pin stroke 7 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 32 mm

    TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
    Pin stroke MIN 10 mm - MAX 10.5 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 32 mm

    FN3T/3BT/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 32 - TD3 Ø 30
    Pin stroke MIN 10 mm - MAX 10.5 mm
    Ø pin 3.3 mm
    Ø bore piston 32 mm

    Operating Characteristics
    Actuation: Pneumatic only
    Cylinder Bore: Ø32 mm
    Mounting: Housed within manifold mould plate
    Black Plate: Needed with air channels o operate the cylinder  (see catalogue)
    Pin Orientation: Fixed, cannot be oriented.

    Catalog
     Drawings

  • K40-PN
    Pneumatic operation K40-PN

    Nozzle Types
    FN3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 46
    Pin stroke MIN 16 mm - MAX 17 mm
    Ø pin 5.8 mm
    Ø bore piston 40 mm

    Operating Characteristics
    Actuation: Pneumatic only
    Cylinder Bore: Ø40 mm
    Mounting: In manifold mould plate
    Black Plate: Needed with an air channels to operate the cylinder (see catalogue)
    Stroke Adjustment: Reducing the thickness of the adjustment washer, the pin stroke can be increased by 0.5 mm. 
    Pin Orientation: Fixed, cannot be oriented.

    Catalog
     Drawings

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Operation

 

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    Hydraulic and Pneumatic operation S32-HY/PN

    Nozzle Types
    TF3 Ø 12

    Pin stroke 7 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 32 mm

    TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
    Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
    Ø pin 2.5 mm
    Ø bore piston 32 mm

    FN3T/3BT/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 32 - TD3 Ø 30
    Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
    Ø pin 3.3 mm
    Ø bore piston 32 mm

    Operating Characteristics
    Actuation: Pneumatic or Hydraulic
    Cylinder Bore: Ø32 mm
    Mounting: In a 46 mm thick back plate, with a bore of Ø 39 mm for each cylinder. 
    Fine Adjustment: Adjusted in 0.05 mm increments by ±0.75 mm.
    Adjustment is achieved by a simple adjustment screw located in the back of the cylinder and accessed without removing the mould for the injection moulding machine (depending on the mould design).

    Pin Orientation: Optional

    Catalog
     Drawings

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SH20-HY
S20-HY

 

Nozzle Types
TF3 Ø 12

Pin stroke 7 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 20 mm

TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
Pin stroke 10 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 20 mm

Operating Characteristics
Actuation: Hydraulic only
Cylinder Bore: Ø 20 mm
Mounting: In a mould plate 42.5 mm thick, Ø25 mm bore per cylinder
Back plate: Required, with an air channel (see catalogue)
Stroke adjustment: Not possible
Pin orientation: Fixed, cannot be rotated

Catalog

Drawings

S28-PN
S28-PN

 

Nozzle Types
TF3 Ø 12

Pin stroke 7 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 28 mm

TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 32 mm

FN3T/3BT/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 32 - TD3 Ø 30
Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
Ø pin 3.3 mm
Ø bore piston 28 mm

Operating Characteristics
Actuation:
Pneumatic only
Cylinder Bore: Ø32 mm
Mounting: In a 42.5 mm thick back plate, Ø34 mm bore per cylinder
Fine Adjustment: Range ±0.75 mm - Increment 0.05 mm Adjustment screw at back, accessible without removing mould
Pin Orientation: Optional

Catalog

Drawings

 

S60-PN S60-PN

 

Nozzle Types
FN3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 46

Pin stroke 16 mm ±0.75 mm
Ø pin 5.8 mm
Ø bore piston 60 mm

Operating Characteristics
Actuation: Pneumatic only
Cylinder Bore: Ø60 mm
Mounting: In a 66 mm thick back plate, Ø77 mm bore per cylinder
Fine Adjustment: Range ±0.75 mm - Increment 0.05 mm Adjustment screw at back, accessible without removing mould
Pin Orientation: Optional

Catalog

Drawings

K32-PN K32-PN

 

Nozzle Types
TF3 Ø 12

Pin stroke 7 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 32 mm

TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
Pin stroke MIN 10 mm - MAX 10.5 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 32 mm

FN3T/3BT/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 32 - TD3 Ø 30
Pin stroke MIN 10 mm - MAX 10.5 mm
Ø pin 3.3 mm
Ø bore piston 32 mm

Operating Characteristics
Actuation: Pneumatic only
Cylinder Bore: Ø32 mm
Mounting: Housed within manifold mould plate
Black Plate: Required, with air channels (see catalogue)
Pin Orientation: Fixed, cannot be rotated

Catalog

Drawings

K40-PN

K40-PN

 

Nozzle Types
FN3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 46
Pin stroke MIN 16 mm - MAX 17 mm
Ø pin 5.8 mm
Ø bore piston 40 mm

Operating Characteristics
Actuation: Pneumatic only
Cylinder Bore: Ø40 mm
Mounting: In manifold mould plate
Black Plate: Required, with air channels (see catalogue)
Stroke Adjustment: Pin stroke can be increased by 0.5 mm by reducing adjustment washer thickness
Pin Orientation: Fixed, cannot be rotated

Catalog

Drawings

 

S32-HY/PN

S32-PN-HY

 

Nozzle Types
TF3 Ø 12

Pin stroke 7 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 32 mm

TF3/3B/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 17, Ø 23 - TD3 Ø 18, Ø 22
Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
Ø pin 2.5 mm
Ø bore piston 32 mm

FN3T/3BT/3D/3DSLA/3DSLU Ø 32 - TD3 Ø 30
Pin stroke 10 mm ±0.75 mm
Ø pin 3.3 mm
Ø bore piston 32 mm

Operating Characteristics
Actuation: Pneumatic or Hydraulic
Cylinder Bore: Ø32 mm
Mounting: In a 46 mm thick back plate, Ø39 mm bore per cylinder
Black Plate: Required, with air channels (see catalogue)
Fine Adjustment: Range ±0.75 mm - Increment 0.05 mm Adjustment screw at back, accessible without removing mould
Pin Orientation: Optional

 

Catalog

Drawings

 

 

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    Improved process window
    Greater flexibility in molding conditions with consistent performance.

  • icone_increased_flow_channel_v

    Increased flow channels
    Optimized melt flow reduces injection pressure loss and improves efficiency.

  • icone_termocoppia_v

    Special patented heater
    Ensures a uniform thermal profile for stable production while delivering significant energy savings.

  • icone_tips

    Tips in special steel
    Provide optimal thermal conduction and high wear resistance, with a wide range of types suitable for the injection of the most commonly used polymers.

    Download Material Tables
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    Different lengths available
    Adaptable to a variety of applications and requirements.

  • icone__termocoppia_v_vert

    Accurate temperature control
    Thermocouple positioned close to the tip zone for precise temperature reading.

  • icone_easy_maintenance_n

    Easy maintenance
    Heater and thermocouple can be replaced directly on the injection machine, minimizing downtime.

  • icone_double_sealing_v

    Double sealing system
    Reliable sealing on both the nozzle tip and head ensures safe and stable operation.

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    Plate actuated valve gates solutions

    Synchronized pneumatic or hydraulic actuation plate for valve gate systems.

    Main features:

    • Compact valve gate system and actuation.
    • Minimal pitch of nozzles and valve gate pins.
    • Perfect synchronism in opening and closing the cavities.
    • Mechanical adjustment of needle length, independent on each single cavity (PATENTED).
    • Ability to release a single pin (with distance between cavities >38mm) (PATENT PENDING).
    • Opening/closing cavities, and pin adjustment can be executed on the machine

    Technical characteristics:

    • Minimum pitch of nozzles:
      • with disengaging and pin adjustment devices: 38 mm.
      • only with pin adjustment device: 22 mm.
      • without any device: 17 mm.


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    Innovation, precision, and reliability

    Our hot runner systems are engineered to optimize every stage of the injection molding process, ensuring high performance and consistent quality across all applications.
    For detailed technical information and product specifications, please refer to the dedicated section of the technical catalog.

     

 

Unlocking More Value for Your Production Line

  • Hot Runner Refurbishment
    Hot Runner Refurbishment

    Hot runner systems are the heart of efficient injection molding — but even the best equipment wears over time. Our refurbishment service restores worn or damaged components to optimal condition, ensuring precise temperature control, improved flow, and consistent product quality. Avoid unplanned downtime and costly replacements while keeping your production running smoothly.

  • Hot Runner Training
    Hot Runner Training

    Our two-day training program combines in-depth theoretical instruction with hands-on practice directly in the workshop. It is designed for professionals who want to understand not only the principles of hot runner systems, but also how to install, maintain, and service them effectively.

    From Fundamentals to Practical Expertise!

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    Hot Runner Control Systems

    Precise temperature management is the key to producing consistent, high-quality parts while keeping scrap rates low and profitability high.

    Our advanced Gammaflux control systems deliver unmatched accuracy, stability, and user-friendly operation. With intelligent temperature monitoring and adaptive control, you can ensure optimal melt flow, reduce downtime, and increase the overall efficiency of your production process.

    Whether you’re running small-scale projects or high-cavity, high-volume production, Gammaflux technology provides the precision and reliability you need to take full control of your hot runner system.

     

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    Hot Runner Side Gating

    The thermal side gate nozzle from Männer proves in demanding, high-volume production that cosmetic gate points, easy assembly, and long-term reliability can be seamlessly combined.

    Even in high-cavity molds, this technology ensures consistent performance and superior part quality – making it the ideal choice when precision and appearance matter most.

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We offer the right refurbishment package –
tailored to your mold's needs.

Whether your mold requires only minor adjustments or a full mechanical and functional overhaul: we offer a flexible range of refurbishment solutions to match your goals, timeline, and budget. All packages are carried out by experienced tooling experts using OEM-level standards and documentation. Planned refurbishment reduces unexpected downtime, lowers total cost of ownership, and keeps your production running efficiently.

 

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    Mold Refurbishment Light Package

    Our Light Package focuses on essential components to restore reliable performance with minimal downtime:

    • Full refurbishment of the hot runner system

    • Replacement of guiding and centering elements for FH & MH (AS & DS)

    • Warranty renewal of the hot runner system in accordance with Otto Männer GmbH’s general terms and conditions

    This package is ideal for molds still in good condition that require targeted maintenance to ensure consistent part quality and continued process stability.

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    Mold Refurbishment Full Package

    Our most comprehensive package restores your mold to peak performance – ideal for extending lifecycle and maximizing output reliability:

    • Complete replacement of cavity stacks

    • New guiding and centering elements

    • Replacement of all wear and tear parts

    • Full cleaning and inspection of the entire mold

    • Final Operational Test (FOT) to validate performance

    • Warranty renewal with 50% of the original new mold conditions – minimum 1 million cycles guaranteed

    This package is recommended when a mold shows extensive wear or reduced precision. It offers a cost-efficient alternative to new mold investment, with high functional reliability.

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    Mold Refurbishment Custom Package

    Tailored refurbishment after a comprehensive mold assessment – based on the exact condition and requirements of your mold.

    • On-site assessment by our experts

    • Customized quotation based on actual wear and condition

    • Refurbishment performed at the MS mold plant, using OEM standards

    • Final Operational Test (FOT) ensures mold readiness

    • Warranty renewal after full refurbishment with 50% of the original warranty conditions – minimum 1 million cycles

    Cost transparency & value-added:

    • Refurbishment > €100k → 50% reimbursement of the assessment costs

    • Refurbishment > €200k → 75% reimbursement of the assessment costs

    Optional add-ons:

    • Spare parts packages (mold / hot runner)

    • Stand-alone repairs of damaged components (if feasible)

    • Modifications to meet new production or product requirements

    This package is ideal for complex, high-value molds where a detailed condition-based approach ensures maximum return on investment.

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    Cube Mold Refurbishment ETW Package

    Planned hot runner maintenance can reduce downtime by up to 70%.

     
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    Mold & Hot Runner Refurbishment Spare Parts Agreement

    Always Ready, Always Reliable: A spare parts agreement with Männer or Foboha ensures that essential components are always available to keep your molds running smoothly. By securing predefined parts in advance, you minimize downtime and increase efficiency.

    Your benefits at a glance:

    • Rapid availability
      Immediate access to critical spare parts – less unplanned downtime, better service performance.

    • Cost efficiency
      Attractive long-term conditions and pricing through fixed contracts.

    • Planning reliability
      Simplified scheduling of maintenance and repairs with assured parts supply.

    • Lower administrative effort
      Reduce time and resources needed for sourcing and procurement

    • Storage costs are covered by Männer/Foboha
     
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