A ceramic fiber band that can fulfill a plurality of functions in connection
with
the injection and/or extrusion process of an injection molding or extrusion apparatus
(i.e. heat, cool, and insulate), thereby reducing overall energy costs and creating
a safer working environment. The ceramic band, being an insulator and having heating
and/or cooling elements with a faster response contained therein, exert the desired
heating/cooling effect upon the barrel portion of the injection/extrusion machine
thereby raising, lowering, or maintaining the temperature of the fluid plastic
compound passing through the barrel.
