Hydraulic Core Puller Delivers Large Force in a Compact Size
PFA Inc.’s mini hydraulic locking cylinder delivers 8,000 pounds of preload force in a new narrow format, enabling multiple small cores to nest together and time independently.
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PFA Inc.’s new 70 series “mini” hydraulic locking cylinder—part of the KOR-LOK side-action system product line—features preloading capacity in a small cylinder footprint. According to the company, the U.S.-made product’s main advantages are high output force and a narrow profile. The mini’s 8,000 lbs of preload activates force in its new, narrow format, enables multiple small cores to nest together at different angles and time independently. It also features small ports and low-profile sensors, as well as zero psi locking that saves energy by dropping hydraulic pressure during injection. Further energy savings are provided by the elimination of always-on independent hydraulic core pull pumps.
The mini KOR-LOK is available with low profile PNP sensors and traditional mechanical SPDT switches, high-temperature seals (400ºF), standard multiple and rear hydraulic porting, flexible mold flange mounting and core interfacing accessories.
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