SHUTTLE MOLD CARRIER
The easily accessible mold carrier
This mold carrier has been developed specifically for processes requiring ease of access to lower tools with large surface areas (e.g., PUR introduction into the open tool, insertion and removal of wide components, etc.). The lower tool can drive to several stations, whereat each one station is provided for operating the lower and upper tool halves. The production of glass fiber PUR components is a frequent case of application.
The concept
The lower tool is mounted on the shuttle wagon that is moved in andout by electric motor. The upper tool is attached on the upper clamping platen, which can be swung out towards the operator for improved operability.
In the clamping process, the lower tool moves under the upper tool. The two clamping surfaces are interconnected using a pin locking system. Clamping force is applied by a hydraulic cylinder.
Features
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High clamping forces
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Access to the lower tool from three sides and free accessibility from above
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Both tool halves can be operated simultaneously
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Creation of different process stations
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Simple tool replacement by retracting the entire tool
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Low overall height
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Operation without foundation ditch
Specifications
Clamping length min./max. (mm)
2,000/3,200
Clamping depth min./max. (mm)
1,250/2,200
Opening width min./max. (mm)
400/2,200
Number of stations min./max.
2/5
Shuttle stroke travel time (sec/station)
6
Clamping force min./max. (KN)
2,000/4,000
Separation force min./max. (KN)
200/600
Tool weight max. (kg)
12,000
Upper tool weight max. (kg)
6,000
Tool swivel range (°)
60 (top), 80 (bottom)
Swivel speed (°/sec)
15
Electronic controller
Siemens Simatic S7
Interface
Profibus/Profinet
Tool functions
Tool replacement system
Twin shuttle mold carrier
Swing out lower tool
Technical specifications subject to change.