September 2023

On the outside, it seems like we sell FISA hot runner systems, also known as runner less mold systems. But is that true?  I like to think we sell service and savings to our customers.

Material.  Plastic may be cheap unless you are producing plastic parts…. Over the life of the tool, a few pennies saved per part can add up to a HUGE savings.  No runner, no wasted plastic.  Oh, but you use a granulator and re-grind your plastic, right?  How much does that grinder cost compared to a hot runner system? How do you separate your parts from your runners?  Conveyors?  Sprue Pickers?  More cost again…. not to mention more peripheral equipment that can break, and the noise of that grinder…. can you say hearing protection?  How about color matching with regrind?  Regrind will throw off your colors, and because it’s already been through the plasticizing process, the plastic has lost some of its qualities.

Cycle time.  As a plastic molder, you’ll need a certain number of parts per hour just to break even.  There is the cost of the plastic, do you trim the sprues?  Well labor is very expensive as I’m sure you know.  The overhead of the press, electricity, the building, the operator, office people, forklifts…you get the picture.  Any reduction in cycle time will drastically increase profits.

So why wouldn’t you want a process that makes just the parts?  The FISA system is a valve gated system that has been around for almost 50 years, so it is proven.  I know, I know, very few of you have ever heard of us in North America.  Well, I’m making it my mission to change that.  It’s a great product with the best service.  It’s simple and it works!  Now I know you can cut a cold runner and/or a sprue into your new mold and it will run just fine, but what will that cost you in the long run?  Other systems use hydraulics or pneumatics to operate the valve. The FISA system uses just a spring and the pressure of the plastic for operation. We will probably save enough in mold height steel alone over the other systems to pay for a FISA system.  Give us a call or send us an email to see how we can help streamline your operation and increase your bottom line.  We have a complete inventory of all standard parts and can ship in 1 day whether it is spare parts or complete nozzles.

Until next month, be safe, let us help you design savings into your tools, and make good parts.

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Mark Gilley
(931) 222-4351
sales@fisacorp.com
www.fisacorp.com
 

July 2023

Summer is a time to enjoy many outdoor activities. Hiking trails, floating rivers, taking road trips, visiting theme parks, and camping to name a few of these activities. It is a chance to unwind from your daily grind, to create family memories, or just to enjoy friends and family.

With a few precautions, these activities can be safely enjoyed. If you are camping or hiking make sure yo ...read more

June 2023

Summer is right around the corner and many plastic molders will have a summer shutdown as a time for refreshing and recharging for most people. However, for the people that keep the tools running that make the plastic parts, this is the time to schedule tool repair, so the tools will operate within optimum parameters. Included in the repair of the tools is the inspection and or repla ...read more

May 2023

April provided several cold spells in Tennessee this year. An old wives’ tale would name these cold spells as “Huckleberry Winter”, Dogwood Winter” or whatever tree in bloom when it happens. One thing is for sure, the outdoor temperature is something we cannot control. The gardener is anxious to plant his garden but does not want to plant too early in case of a late frost. We can onl ...read more

April 2022

Spring officially started in March. We have sprung forward 1 hour into daylight savings time. It would be nice to not have to change time twice a year but that’s another story for another day. Last weekend in Tennessee, it was in the 70os and nice, this weekend they are calling for potential snow and temperatures at night in the teens. If you would track the weather for the month of ...read more

March 2022

I look forward to this time of year, because the seed catalogs will soon arrive. After a long cold winter, I will start to plan my vegetable garden and my wife will look at the flowers and other ornamentals. We will place an order for seeds and plants then anticipate delivery in 4-6 weeks.

Preparation of the soil begins as the ground warms and dries. Adding organics, nutrients, and ad ...read more

January 2022

As we enter 2022, we can see that time does not stand still. My grandmother used to tell me time flies as you get older, I have a better understanding after 50 some years. It’s hard to believe that 2021 is in our rearview mirror. As the calendar changed from 2021 to 2022, it seems that most things are in a constant state of change. In many areas, if you don’t like the weather wait 10 ...read more

December 2021

Another year has come and gone. As 2021 fades into the sunset, I would like to thank you, our customers, for a good year.

The month of December is usually a very hectic time with all the activities associated with the Holiday season. With all the hurrying around, sometimes it is difficult to sit back and enjoy the season. I enjoy watching the children in their plays at school and chur ...read more

November 2021

November is a season for us to reflect on the things we that are thankful. For me, it is a time of remembering the times as a child. At Thanksgiving, sometimes we would travel to one of our aunt and uncle’s house for the Thanksgiving meal. All my cousins, my brothers and I would go outside and play, while the adults would tell stories from their younger years. We may have even watche ...read more

October 2021

As September transitions to October many stores are gearing up for Halloween. They have displayed costumes, treats, and yard decorations and ornaments for the people to purchase. It seems like it is getting earlier and earlier; however, that is another story for another day. They are in hopes that the consumer will buy early and often until the end of October. In a few weeks we will ...read more

September 2021

As September is soon coming, there will be a colorful backdrop to the countryside as the leaves turn from green to vibrant red, orange, and yellow. Football is starting to be played on the weekends.

Many industries will be tooling up for new products during this time. Especially in the plastic injection molding community. With an increase in offshore molders, it is more important toda ...read more

August 2021


I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable time of vacation. Many schools have started the new school year and the others will be soon.

The baseball season is heading into the stretch run and teams are trying to position themselves for the playoffs. My Cincinnati Reds are still in the hunt for a wild card berth for the playoffs this year; however, they will be looking to the off season ...read more

July 2021

I hope you had a safe and enjoyable Independence Day. It is time for backyard cookouts, maybe some time on a lake or river, or just to enjoy casual time with your family.

As we get back from our summer vacations it is a good time to evaluate heaters and thermocouples. A little up-front attention can reduce much unplanned downtime.

Ring and cartridge heaters should be examined for frayed ...read more

June 2021

It is hard to believe its June already. Everyone is telling us the 17-year Cicada choir will be visiting us this summer. Many people are starting to plan for a summer vacation since we have been mostly home bound for a while. We can re-visit beaches, go camping or sight-seeing. The important part is to enjoy family activities, grilling out, playing outdoor games with the kids. Most o ...read more

May 2021

April provided several cold spells in Tennessee this year. An old wives’ tale would name these cold spells as “Huckleberry Winter”, Dogwood Winter” or what ever tree in in bloom when it happens. One thing is for sure, the outdoor temperature is something we cannot control. The gardener is anxious to plant his garden but does not want to plant too early in case of a late frost. We can ...read more

April 2021

Spring officially started in March. The daffodils have bloomed here in Middle Tennessee and soon it will be safe to put out the tender vegetables like tomatoes and similar plants. I have done the annual maintenance on my lawn mower, pressure washer and other power equipment I need to use for the summer. I will be able to perform the routine maintenance duties around the house.

That is ...read more

March 2021

This year marks the 25th year FISA Corporation has been selling our patented Plagate hot runner nozzles out of our US corporate headquarters in Tennessee. While the US operation was established in 1996, our parent company, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, was established January 7, 1961. During its early years they developed and produced a high temperature camera for X-ray analysis, a s ...read more

February 2021

Super Bowl LV will be played in Tampa, FL on February 7. The Tampa Bay Buccaneer’s will play the Kansas City Chief’s and the winner will be world’s champion. The Buc’s will be the first team to play a Super Bowl at home as Tom Brady leads his team onto the field. He is arguably the G.O.A.T (greatest of all time) NFL quarterback. This will be his 10th Super Bowl and he has won 6. He h ...read more

January 2021

Well, as the big ball drops in a lonely Times Square this year, 2021 promises to present many changes. As in most new year’s, there will be some good changes and maybe some not so much, depending on your point of view. One thing for certain, there will be many things that will not change, your customers will still expect on-time deliveries, low ppm, and cost reductions. Every year we ...read more

December 2020

The month of December is usually a very hectic time with all the activities associated with the Holiday season. With all the hurrying around, sometimes it is difficult to sit back and enjoy the season. I enjoy watching the children in their plays at school and church. Also, the look on their faces as they open the surprises that await them under the tree on Christmas morning.

While th ...read more

November 2020

November is a season for us to reflect on the things we that are thankful. For me, it is a time of remembering the times as a child. At Thanksgiving, sometimes we would travel to one of our aunt and uncle’s house for the Thanksgiving meal. All my cousins, my brothers and I would go outside and play, while the adults would reminisce from their younger years. We may have even watched s ...read more

October 2020

Fall is a season of change. Looking out my window, I see the leaves on the trees turning from green soon to be brilliant yellows and reds. The temperature is brisk in the mornings and there is a chill in the evening.

These are not the only changes. Our customers require changes of us, maybe with new projects that require new tooling or at least engineering changes. One of the phrases ...read more

September 2020

As September approaches, it is a time when families prepare to send their children to school, we plan on our picks for the fantasy football leagues, and we gear up to watch MLB playoff baseball. While this year may be different than previous years in many ways, the one thing that is consistent is that we need to support our customers increasing requirements.

For the plastic molders, w ...read more

August 2020

It is hard to believe that August is here. It does not seem it was that long ago that we watched the ball drop-in Times Square. Most everything is different now. Instead of talking about your favorite football team, whether college, professional or soccer, we are more concerned with what type of facial covering is best and what direction we are going in the aisles in the grocery stor ...read more

July 2020

Summer has finally arrived. July brings many things. For one, Independence Day, July 4, gives us the opportunity to celebrate USA’s birthday. There will be fireworks, cookouts, family get-togethers, among many ways to celebrate. This is usually the time of taking a family vacation to the beach, to an amusement park, to go camping and things like that. Due to COVID-19, vacations will ...read more

June 2020

Most sports leagues select an MVP, Most Valuable Person, for their season that has outperformed everyone else. Without that person, their team would not have been successful. I think all the frontline medical workers and first responders are the MVP, Most Valuable People, during this season of the pandemic. Because of their selfless dedication and putting the concerns of others befor ...read more

May 2020

The past couple of months have been very trying globally as not many countries have been able to avoid this COVID 19 virus. As you know, in order to flatten the curve, the US pretty much shut down most of the country and we sheltered in our homes except for essential travel for groceries and such.

The American Spirit is strong and up-lifting. As in many other cities and communities ac ...read more

April 2020

March 2020 has been a month of uncertainty. The expansion of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is now a global pandemic causing loss of life and major disruptions globally. Middle Tennessee had an outbreak of tornados causing loss of many lives and destroying much property. Sometimes we must look at what is important.

I do not want to downplay the necessity of injection molds making good par ...read more

March 2020

March is a month of significance. It marks the end of the first quarter of the year. The time changes from standard time to daylight savings time (March 8, 2020). The NCAA basketball starts its tournament with March Madness. Winter gives way to Spring. Spring training gets into full swing in March.

Now is a good time in the plastic injection molding industry to look at any new tooling ...read more

February 2020

February is a transitional month. Winter has had its grip on us for about 6 weeks. It’s been cold, rainy, some snow but mostly dreary. I see signs of Spring in my yard as the little yellow daffodils are poking their heads out of the ground. We will pick up the sticks and branches that have fallen from the trees. It won’t be long until we get our lawn mowers serviced and ready to cut ...read more

January 2020

As we enter the third decade of the 21 century, we can see that time does not stand still. It seems that most things are in a constant state of change. In many areas, if you don’t like the weather wait 10 minutes and it will change. Twenty years-ago everyone was wondering what changes would have to be made because of Y2K. Not so much as it turned out.

One thing that has dramatically c ...read more

December 2019

Another year has come and gone. As 2019 transitions to 2020, I would like to thank you, our customers, for a good year. It’s hard to believe it will soon be 2020, but that is another story for another day.

Now would be a good time to restock your tool crib for all the spare parts needed to keep your injection mold tools in optimum operating condition into the new year. That way you wi ...read more

November 2019

As November begins, it is a season for us to reflect on the things we are thankful for. For me, it is a time of remembering the times as a child. At Thanksgiving, we would have some of my aunts, uncles and cousins at our house for the Thanksgiving meal. All my cousins, my two brothers and I would go outside and play, while the adults would tell stories from their younger years. We ma ...read more

October 2019

As September transitions to October many stores are gearing up for Halloween. They have displayed
costumes, treats, and yard decorations and ornaments for the people to purchase. It seems like it is getting
earlier and earlier; however, that is another story for another day. They are in hopes that the consumer will
buy early and often until the end of October. In a few weeks we will ans ...read more

September 2019

Looking at the calendar, I see Labor Day is just around the corner. With that, there are many changes coming, the weather is starting to cool off a little, the leaves on trees will transition from a lush green to a very vibrant pallet of colors, our children will return to school, listing a few of the changes.

In manufacturing, we are accustomed to changes happening very often. In the ...read more

August 2019

On the outside, it seems like we sell FISA hot runner systems, also known as runner less mold systems. But is that really true? I like to think we sell service and savings to our customers.

Savings

Material. Plastic may be cheap, unless you are producing plastic parts…. Over the life of the tool, a few pennies saved per part can add up to a HUGE savings. No runner, no wasted plastic. O ...read more

July 2019

Summer is a time to enjoy many outdoor activities. Hiking trails, floating rivers, taking road trips, visiting theme parks, camping to name a few of these activities. It is a chance to unwind from your daily grind, to create family memories, or just to enjoy friends and family.

With a few precautions, these activities can be safely enjoyed. If you are camping or hiking make sure you h ...read more

June 2019

Summer is right around the corner and many plastic molders will have a summer shut down as a time for refreshing and recharging for most people. However, for the people that keep the tools running that make the plastic parts, this is the time to schedule tool repair, so the tools will operate within optimum parameters. Included in the repair of the tools is the inspection and or repl ...read more

May 2019

April provided several cold spells in Tennessee this year. An old wives’ tale would name these cold spells as “Huckleberry Winter”, Dogwood Winter” or what ever tree in in bloom when it happens. One thing is for sure, the outdoor temperature is something we cannot control. The gardener is anxious to plant his garden but does not want to plant too early in case of a late frost. We can ...read more

April 2019

As the old saying goes “Spring has sprung”. The dormancy of winter has given way to the awakening of nature. The daffodils are coloring the countryside with their blooms, you can see a greening of the trees, yes Spring has finally arrived; however, maybe not as fast as Punxsutawney Phil predicted.

I have heard the roar of the lawnmower and smelled the freshly cut onions. It urged me o ...read more

March 2019

I look forward to this time of year, because the seed catalogs will soon arrive. After a long cold winter, I will start to plan my vegetable garden and my wife will look at the flowers and other ornamentals. We will place an order for seeds and plants then anticipate delivery in 4-6 weeks.

Preparation of the soil begins as the ground warms and dries. Adding organics, nutrients, and ad ...read more

February 2019

Super Bowl LIII is the first Sunday in February. The two teams that have endured a long season and then prevailed in the playoffs will kick it off on Sunday to see which one will be successfully crowned NFL Champion. Whether it is the Patriots from New England or the Rams from Los Angeles, both teams have made extensive plans, taken informed risks, adjust when the plans were not as e ...read more

January 2019

Last Monday night we saw the big ball drop from Times Square as 2018 went into the history books and 2019 burst on the scene. The anticipation of what 2019 will bring is exciting. As businesses deploy the business plan they have developed for this year, everyone has the possibility of achieving 100% of their goals.

As you know, one way to help achieve the goal is to have your producti ...read more

December 2018

Another year has come and gone. As 2018 fades into the sunset, I would like to thank you, our customers, for a good year.

The month of December is usually a very hectic time with all the activities associated with the Holiday season. With all the hurrying around, sometimes it is difficult to sit back and enjoy the season. I enjoy watching the children in their plays at school and chur ...read more

November 2018

November has arrived along with a chill in the air. Baseball’s World Series will crown a new champion in the next few days. Football teams are starting their stretch drive to make playoffs or bowl games. College basketball will be starting soon.

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving as it is a time to reflect on what we are thankful for and to spend time with family and friends. It is ...read more

October 2018

As September transitions to October this weekend and we start the 4 th quarter of 2018, it seems that it was not too long ago that many of us watched the ball drop in Times Square. I remember as a child, my Grandma Long would tell me how fast time flies. In my 8 or 9-year old mind, I could not understand her comment.

However, as I approach the age she said that, I have a more-clear un ...read more

September 2018

Summer is quickly transitioning into Autumn. Temperatures will become cooler, the leaves on the trees will start to paint the landscape with vibrant colors. A relaxing weekend drive in the country will remind you of the beauty of Autumn.

It is also the time when many of your customers might be looking for new products that will require new injection mold tools. Keep FISA Corporation i ...read more

August 2018

1 hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable time of vacation. Many schools have started the new school year and the others will be soon.

The baseball season is heading into the stretch run and teams are trying to position themselves for the playoffs. My Cincinnati Reds will be looking to the offseason to improve for next year’s playoffs. Football teams are getting ready for their new sea ...read more

July 2018

Summer is in full swing, we will celebrate Independence Day, and many will take a well-deserved vacation. Where ever your plans take you, apply sun screen, stay hydrated, and be aware of your surroundings.

We are updating our website by including our Operation and Maintenance manual. We hope this improvement will give you better access to information on our Plagate NH and AH series of ...read more

June 2018

Summer is right around the corner and many plastic molders will have a summer shut down as a time for refreshing and recharging for most people. However, for the people that keep the tools running that make the plastic parts, this is the time to schedule tool repair, so the tools will operate within optimum parameters. Included in the repair of the tools is the inspection and or repl ...read more