Plate Retainer Offers Compact, Simple-to-Install Plate Sequencing Control
Introduction of Progressive’s Plate Retainer helps to eliminate stuck parts and mold damage as a result of plate drift when the mold machine vibrates.
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Progressive Components adds to its plate sequencing product line with the introduction of its Plate Retainer, designed to fit into tight spaces to hold parting lines or retain floating mold plates, eliminating potential stuck parts and mold damage as a result of plate drift when the mold machine vibrates.
For the mold builder, the compact design requires very little machining and no timing or fitting during assembly. For the molder, the SRT roller within the housing operates smoothly in greaseless applications. Also, the Plate Retainer assembly is flush with the outside of the mold base, so as not to interfere with the tie bars of the molding press.
Available in both inch and metric versions, CAD geometry for Progressive’s Plate Retainer is available from the company's CADalog, a free parts library with downloads offered in multiple formats, including SolidWorks, NX, VISI, STEP, Parasolid, ACIS and IGES. Individual CAD files can also be found at shop.procomps.com.
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