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Split Platen Bushings facilitate worn part replacement.

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May 6, 2005 - Made of 660 bronze, Split Movable Platen Bushings enable replacement of machine’s platen bushings without requiring removal of tie bonds. This helps prevent machine problems cause by worn platen bushings, such as sagging, lubrication problems, clamp ram packing leaking, and platens out of parallelism. Included weld rings come drilled, tapped, and assembled.

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EPCO
2225 Cedar St.
Fremont, OH, 43420
USA


EPCO Introduces Split Movable Platen Bushings

Fremont, OH – EPCO LLC introduces new Split Movable Platen Bushings with weld rings, a great way to replace your machine’s platen bushings without removing the tie bonds. The bushings are made of 660 bronze material, instead of molded fiber. Weld rings are drilled, tapped and assembled by EPCO.

Worn platen bushings can cause machine problems like sagging, lubrication problems, clamp ram packing leaking and platens out of parallelism.

EPCO can also perform knock-out plate bushing replacement work.

Since 1959 EPCO Machinery LLC has been a leading remanufacturer and rebuilder of plastics and die cast metal molding machines. EPCO’s remanufacturing services include: all safety upgrades, new controls best suited to machine size and application, and all hydraulic and electrical upgrades needed. EPCO is North America’s leading plastic machinery (injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and extrusion) service companies. It also offers die-casting services for rotor-type, semi-solid, trim press and cell automation.

For more information contact EPCO Machinery LLC, 2225 Cedar Street, Fremont, OH 43420. Phone: 419-334-2631 or 800-989-3726 Fax: 419-334-2840, Email: service@epcollc.com or website: www.epcollc.com.
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