• Barrel varieties

Injection Molding Screws & Barrels

Santa Fe Machine Works, Inc. produces American-made custom injection molding screws and barrels engineered for consistent shot quality, improved melt stability, and extended service life. With decades of experience and a family tradition dating back to 1923, we design feed screws and supply high performance bimetallic barrels tailored to your materials and processes. Our one-stop-shop approach delivers complete injection screw and barrel solutions to improve cycle performance, reduce wear, and maintain long-term reliability.

Close-up of injection molding screws.

Injection Molding Feed Screws

At Santa Fe Machine Works, Inc., we manufacture injection molding screws designed for optimal performance and extended service life. We work with a wide range of resins and processing conditions and are known worldwide for providing the highest quality parts and a variety of injection screw solutions.

We offer:

● Minimum screw diameter: 1/2” OD X 12” L
● Maximum screw diameter: 12” OD X 242” L
● Custom injection screw geometry tailored to material and process requirements
● Improved melt consistency for stable shot-to-shot performance
● Enhanced color and additive dispersion
● Optimized cycle efficiency and recovery rates
● Wear-resistant designs for abrasive and filled materials
● Injection screw repair and replacement solutions
● Quality inspections at every stage of production

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Casting a bi-metallic barrel
Casting a bi-metallic barrel
Barrel cross-section
Barrel cross-section

Injection Molding Barrels

Santa Fe Machine Works, Inc. supplies high-quality injection molding barrels engineered for dimensional stability, wear resistance, and long service life. Our barrels are designed to maintain consistent thermal and mechanical performance under demanding molding conditions.

We offer:

● Barrels sourced from suppliers that meet our stringent quality standards
● Corrosion- and abrasion-resistant barrel lining options
● Custom inlays selected based on resin and application requirements
● Barrel sleeving and refurbishment for extended equipment life
● Engineering consultation to determine optimal barrel configuration

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High-Performance Bimetallic Barrels for Injection Molding Machines

Santa Fe Machine Works, Inc. is the largest distributor of high-performance bimetallic barrels in North America. We are also the primary U.S. distributor of Tan Star Industries high-performance bimetallic barrels.

Tan Star Industries logo

Tan Star High-Performance Bimetallic Barrel Linings:

TP-F Nickel base for corrosive resistance

F-10 Iron/Boron for general purpose
T-10 Nickel base with carbide for <15% glass fiber
T-25 Nickel base with carbide for <30% glass fiber
T-40 Nickel base with carbide for <50% glass fiber
T-60 Nickel base with carbide for Halogen free materials with high corrosion resistance

Additional Bimetallic Barrel Linings:

BO55 Nickel base and 0% iron content casted by HIP (Hot Isostatic Pressing) for severe corrosive resistance
R112 Iron base for general purpose
R241 Nickel base with carbide for high wear and moderate corrosion resistance

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Complete Injection Screw & Barrel Solutions

Santa Fe Machine Works, Inc. delivers complete custom injection screw and barrel solutions
engineered for performance, durability, and consistency.

We support every stage of the process with:

● OEM-quality components engineered and manufactured to exact specifications.
● All projects are managed in-house to ensure your designs are met with precision and
consistency, with quality inspections performed throughout every stage of production.
● Our one-stop-shop approach reduces costs and simplifies sourcing by eliminating
multiple vendor coordination.
● We work with trusted manufacturing partners to deliver consistent quality and save
customers time.

Your Project: On Time | High Quality | High Warranty Guaranteed.

Injection Screw Wear & Barrel Clearance Guidelines

Maintain optimal performance and reduce downtime with our injection molding screw wear and barrel clearance guide.

View Screw Wear Guidelines

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