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MoulD ChAngE TAblES InCREASE<br />
YouR FlExIbIlITY, SpEED AnD SAFETY<br />
At this application a <strong>mould</strong> <strong>change</strong> table was placed in between two 2700 t<br />
injection <strong>mould</strong>ing machines and is able to carry two 40 ton <strong>mould</strong>s. The <strong>mould</strong>s<br />
are loaded and unloaded on the table by an overhead crane. The table is<br />
equipped with pre-heating multi couplers, allowing the new <strong>mould</strong> to be heated<br />
prior to its movement into the machine, saving hours of unproductive time.<br />
At this application EAS selected an overhead transfer mechanism, which is<br />
mounted over the table and on the two machines. Each <strong>mould</strong> is equipped<br />
with two connection bars, mounted on top of the fixed side of the <strong>mould</strong>.<br />
With this solution a <strong>mould</strong> <strong>change</strong> can be done within 10 minutes.<br />
Note; If no overhead crane is available to load and unload the <strong>mould</strong>s on<br />
the table, the table can be equipped as a rail guided car. This table-car brings<br />
the <strong>mould</strong>s then to storage positions where several <strong>mould</strong>s can be stored.<br />
The <strong>mould</strong>s are equipped with standardized<br />
<strong>mould</strong> backplates. The fluid and electric<br />
connections are well organized and being<br />
connected by automatic multi couplers.<br />
When using a <strong>mould</strong> <strong>change</strong> table betwen two<br />
injection machines you will improve your return<br />
on investment because the table is suporting two<br />
machines instead of one. This provides greater<br />
flexibility and faster <strong>change</strong>over.<br />
EAS has implemented solutions with overhead push/pull devices,<br />
telescopic push/pull devices to load from both sides of the<br />
table as well as powered rollers. Powered rollers provide the<br />
fastest <strong>change</strong>over because you do have wait for the push/pull<br />
device to travel into the machine.<br />
Three 3000 t machines are configured with <strong>mould</strong> <strong>change</strong> tables in between.<br />
These powered roller <strong>mould</strong> <strong>change</strong> tables can transfer a 40 t <strong>mould</strong> into either<br />
machine at the push of a button. This provides speed and flexibility to the<br />
<strong>mould</strong>ing process.<br />
EAS equipped the machines with powered rollers and clamping systems.<br />
EAS installed the complete system including platforms, stairs and <strong>mould</strong> <strong>change</strong><br />
table control systems. The operator has acces to the top of the table form the<br />
platforms. Safety gates prevent people from walking on the table during the<br />
<strong>mould</strong> <strong>change</strong>s.<br />
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