Die Handling Equipment

Die Handling Equipment

Universal Highlights New Platform and Emerging Market Focus at APEX 2012

Universal Instruments sets a higher standard for versatility and performance in a multifunction surface mount platform with the introduction of the Genesis GX-37D to the Americas market at the APEX 2012 tradeshow in San Diego, CA, February 28 - March 1. Universal will demonstrate the exceptional capabilities of the GX-37D on booth #2737, as well as share the company's vision into the exciting new...

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Twin Lever Gate facilitates die changing.
Die Handling Equipment

Twin Lever Gate facilitates die changing.

Able to be fitted on any size extruder, quick-change twin lever gate features 2 clamshell halves mounted on levers. When opened, levers move clamshell halves out from under barrel so resin being purged out of barrel does not collect in clamshells. Clamshells are self-centering when drawn together for positive seal, and both sides of gate are electrically heated for process stability and minimized...

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Die Lifters incorporate tee blocks and ball transfers.
Die Handling Equipment

Die Lifters incorporate tee blocks and ball transfers.

Alwayse(TM) Die Lifters allow safe moving and positioning of tools and dies. Tee blocks are designed for both standard and non-standard tee slots. Length, pitch, and ball height can be tailored consistent with tool weight and profile. Spring-loaded ball transfers come in variety of sizes and include tolerance rings. Able to accommodate large or small tooling, ball units handle loads from 80-1,250...

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Die Change Package expedites stamping press changeover.
Die Handling Equipment

Die Change Package expedites stamping press changeover.

Lif-T-Rol die lifters raise die subplates and roll them out of or into press. Package includes manually operated air/hydraulic pump and operating valves, manifold kit, pressure switch and gauge, mounting hardware and die locating blocks. It is designed for bolster sizes from 18 x 36 in. to 36 x 60 in., handling die weights from 1 to 6 tons. Removable and swivel-type bolster extensions are...

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