METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COUPLING MELT CONDUITS IN A MOLDINGSYSTEM AND/OR A RUNNER SYSTEM

摘要

Method and apparatus for a molding melt conduit and/or runner system include s coupling structure having a first surface configured to couple with a first melt conduit or manifold, and a second surface configured to couple with a second melt conduit or manifold. Cooling structure is configured to provide a coolant to the coupling structure. Preferably, the cooling structure cools t he coupling structure to a temperature that causes any melt leaking from near t he coupling structure to at least partially solidify thereby further sealing th e connection(s).