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Tunnel-gate inserts with so-called "banana" or "cashew" geometries are a practical solution for hidden gate marks. They allow filling the part from the bottom, and the clearly defined tear edge provides for an exact tear of the sprue. Meusburger of Austria (U.S. office in Charlotte, N.C.) has expanded its range with two new versions espe- cially for large contour steps. With new E 1693 tunnel-gate insert for high-level contours, the gating point can be behind a step or fillet or above the split-line face. New E 1694 tunnel-gate insert for low-level contours enables gating below the split-line face. 704-526-0330 • meusburger.com A new component makes it easier to fine- tune the installation of lifters into ejector plates. The RF lifter adjustment from CUMSA (U.S. office in Troy, Mich.) allows for small adjustments—approximately ±2 mm—to the lifter rod height. These can be used to correct slight inaccuracies in the tool and its components while also enabling molders to fine-tune the lifter head with the ejection plates mounted. CUMSA notes that the RF lifter is a good complement for its Double Rack (DR) and Cooled Rack (KR) lifters because it allows for accurate assembly and disassembly while leaving the ejector plates in place. 248-850-8385 • cumsa.com Mokon, Buffalo, N.Y., has expanded its Iceman SC Series of portable chillers with the new ASL and WSL lines. They offer a fluid temperature range of 5 F to 30 F (-15 C to -1 C) and capacities of 1.5 to 7.5 tons. The existing Iceman SC Series line offers 0.5- to 40-ton chillers with a temperature range of 20-65 F (-7 to 18 C). The ASL and WSL lines offer air- or water-cooled condensing, with a scroll compressor and brazed-plate evaporator. They feature a stainless-steel centrifugal pump, insulated nonferrous plumbing and components, and a heavy-duty insulated plastic tank with sight glass. 716-876-9951 • mokon.com TOOLING TOOLING HEATING/COOLING Tunnel-Gate Inserts for Large Contour Steps Easy Lifter Adjustment In Ejector Plates Lower Temperatures for Portable Chillers @plastechmag 67 Plastics Technology N E W P R O D U C T S F O R P L A S T I C S P R O C E S S I N G