Power Clamping - Jergens & Acme - #35

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POWER CLAMPING 3 www.jergensinc.com Phone 800-537-4367 or +1 216-486-5540 • Fax: +1 216-481-6193 • E-mail: info@jergensinc.com • www.jergensinc.com 3.35 Die/Mold StayLock® Clamp Applications The Sensor Interlock (62816) can be mounted on the Die/Mold Clamp and is used to indicate that the clamping piston is engaged or disengaged. Because of the minimal movement of the clamping piston, some applications may require more than a visual method of determining if the Die/Mold Clamp is in the clamping position. The Sensor Interlock is a normally open, 110 volt, 6 amp switch. It is supplied with a six foot long wire and mounting hardware to mount in the control panel of a machine. The switch contacts on the Sensor Interlock will only close when the clamping piston is within the clamping range of the Die/Mold Clamp. It is included with Part Number 62803. Part Number 62816 Sensor Interlock Injection Molding Press Punch Press • Available in FixtureProTM Design Software The Die/Mold Clamp is mounted (either permanently, or by using T-Slots) on the injection molding machine platen. The mold is mounted on subplates. By standardizing on subplates with the same height and width, several different molds can be used on one injection molding machine. The mold is lowered into the machine, the Die/Mold Clamps are activated, hydraulic connections are removed, and the job is run. A Sensor Interlock can be added to indicate to the operator that the Die/Mold Clamp is clamping. If molds are used that have a clamping slot, either a StayLock Retractable Clamp or a StayLock Rocker Clamp can be used. Die/Mold Clamps are mounted on the Punch Press table either permanently or by using T-Slots. The top and bottom dies are slid into place, hydraulic connections are removed and the job is run. At changeover time, the hydraulic quick disconnect fittings are reconnected, the die is removed and replaced with the next die, and the process is repeated. In some applications on punch presses, the Die/Mold Clamp may create a shut height problem. If this is the case, the StayLock Rocker Clamp is an excellent substitute. Staylock Clamps