Quick mould change - Kuboušek Group

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Automatic mould change table
for two moulds
of max. 8 t each.
This 800 t machine is
equipped with hydraulic
clamping system with rollers
and with automatic multi
couplers. A mould change
takes place in less then
4 minutes and this system
had a return of investment of
6 months.
Mould change table for two moulds of max 2 x 15 t, with an
overhead push-pull device. This table features a pre-heating
station with automatic multi couplers connections and was
placed next to 800 t machine and a 1300 t machine.
This mould change table , which can handle two 20 t moulds,
has been fitted with a pre-heating unit; this allow pre-heating
or the moulds outside the machine, so that valuable production
time is not lost by heating the moulds while it is in the machine.
Integrated multi couplers ensure automatic connection of all
liquid and power supplies.
Mould changes with a two station mould change
table are faster then a single station mould
change table because the mould is pre-staged
on the table. Additional time can be saved by
pre-heating the mould on the table.
When changing a mould the mould in the machine is pulled
on the empty station on the table. The table is then shuttled
to position the new for loading. The new mould is then pushed
into the machine. EAS provides powered transfer mechanisms
which load from one side of the table or both sides of the table.
Powered roller transfer is also available. This system utilizes
powered rollers on the table and in the press to provide
the fastest method of changing moulds.
When mould change tables are used with 2 presses they
increase your flexibility to run smaller production batches and
reduce inventory. Side load systems increase safety for the
operators because the mould is always supported and guided
during the change. Mould change tables can be equipped with
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) system which allows manual,
semi-automatic or fully automatic operation.
Automatic operation requires interfacing with the machine
controls, and they are most often applied on new machines.
Mould change tables are often equipped with a hydraulic
power unit to power table movements as well as clamping,
ejector couplers and multi couplers.
On this 1000 t machine this table for
2 x 10 t moulds enables the operator
to change moulds within 6 minutes.
Each mould position features a telescopic push pull device for a fast transfer into
the machine. At the end of each device is a pneumatic mould gripper to connect
the push pull device to the mould automatically. Each mould need to be equipped
with an adapter.
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