general components plate locks external cam-driven system The Cam-Driven External Plate Locks allow for parting line sequencing via a versatile design with minimal machining for different applications, including: • 3-Plate Sequencing • Dual Ejection • Stripper Plate Sequencing Mold Closed: Lock Engaged In this 3-plate application, three parting lines are utilized for ejecting the part and runner. Stroke Continues The Plate Lock release point is reached and the 2nd parting line begins to open. First Parting Line Opens The Puller Pin pulls the runner and breaks the gate, while parting line #2 is held closed by the Plate Lock. Second Parting Line Opens With parting line #1 and #2 fully open, the mold continues to open with parting line #3 next, and the part is then ejected. US Patent No. 7,963,758 Others pending.

plate locks L Two sets of dowels recommended. Socket Head Cap Screws to be machined by mold maker. (Two recommended.) Stroke Release Point “T” = Parting Line Opening + .203 (6.43mm) Socket Head Cap Screws to be machined by mold maker. (Two recommended.) K Machine bars to clear wedge for length of plate. Two sets of dowels recommended. Stripper Bolt Travel = T + .06 (1.5mm) minimum for clearance of release point. Machine A bars to clear wedge for B length of plate. E Machine bars to clear wedge for length of plate. Machine bars to clear wedge for length of plate. THD Inch Standard catalog number...

general components plate locks dual ejection application Release Release “T”= Point “T”= Stripper Plate Stripper Plate Travel T Travel + .212 + .212 (6.66mm) (6.66mm) Stripper Point • Utilize Plate Locks for keeping .001 (.03mm) both ejector sets together until preset release point. Gap between .001 (.03mm) • Machine all pockets as shown on the&previous page, mounting the Guide Assembly/Wedge Block in the bottom Ejector Plate. Gap between Driver Cap Wedge Block Driver Cap & Required Wedge Block Required plate locks stripper plate application Mold Closed: Stripper Plate Retracted Mold Open: Stripper...

plate locks external cam-driven system Latch Bar Guide catalog number External Plate Lock Assembly: Inch Wedge Block External Plate Lock Assembly: Metric Assembly includes: • • • • All five machined components listed below. Compression Springs (2) 1/4-20 LHCS/M6-1.0 LHCS (2-Within Housing) ø1/8/ø3mm Dowel Pin (Within Housing) Guide Plate part name Wedge Block Guide Plate plate locks Cam Bars, Guide Plate, Guide, and Wedge Block are shown for reference only, sold in the assembly above. For stripper plate applications, purchase the appropriate metric or inch assembly from the top of the page and...