PECM Issue 38 2019 | Page 135

MACHINING & MACHINERY Tool maintenance - Tool Repairs - HAV consultation: risk - Preventative maintenance plans assessments, advise and training - HAV testing of tools; on-site or at www.master-toolservices.co.uk Tool Sales HAV Services - Pneumatic & electric power tools - Offering quality brands such as Cleco, Metabo, Zipp and Atlas Copco Tel: 01327-703813 @MasterAbrasive TECH GROUP – 119 MOULD HEATERS It is a fact that mould heaters are not the most interesting – or expensive – pieces of equipment that you will find in a plastics processing facility. But without mould heaters, the much more interesting and expensive injection moulding machines will not operate properly. It is also a fact that a reasonably well maintained mould heater can have a fairly long and healthy life-span. Dan Horne, the General Manager at Renmar Plastics Machinery, is still sending mould heater spare parts to a company for a machine which is approaching thirty years old. However, this is an exception; there are not many companies who are prepared to keep, a relatively inexpensive piece of equipment that long. Most companies have a replacement policy and one of the most progressive is Dublin based Tech Group, part of West Pharma, who manufacture a wide range of Consumer, health care, and medical products. For more information please contact Renmar Plastics Machinery on 0844 6933225. Issue 38 PECM 135