In The Hopper

Friction Pullers Provide Total Parting Line Control 

Liberate your molds from the constraints of stripper bolts and springs.  Progressive’s new Friction Puller advances parting line control by improving mold life cycle and performance by means of the following unique features: 

• Internal venting - ensures consistent holding power with no extra through holes and no addi-tional machining in the back of the mold required

• Self-locating - designed to allow the resin ass-emblies to self locate even if plates shift due to thermal expansion or machining variances

• Indicator Arrows - remove guesswork during installation and adjustment

“Our Friction Pullers have been tested in the field and proven to function smoothly, with limited adjustment, even after a million cycles,” said Wayne Hertlein, Applications Engineer at Progressive.  “That kind of durability combined with our exclusive venting and self-centering features, proves out this product’s value to the customer.” 

Four sizes of the Friction Puller are available off-the-shelf.  

Additional exclusives from Progressive for 3-plate molds include:

• Extended Sprue Bushings – With wear resistant coatings, they reduce the sprue length, helping to reduce cycle time and shot size.  Progressive offers six sizes that are interchangeable with other brands.

• Puller Pins and Bushings – Available as an off-the-shelf standard, save valuable moldmaker time.

• Roller Pullers – Offer grease-less, Friction Free™ action with no mechanical latches to break.  Mounting hole pattern is compatible with others.

View a live demo of all of these competitively priced products by visiting www.procomps.com/demo.  

See Us At...

See Progressive at Upcoming Trade Events 

Though the year is coming to a close, Progressive Components will be participating in some key industry events in North America: 

• Expoplast 2008 – Meet Cy McGrath and Inno Fabbro from Progressive Components Canada on Oct. 20-21 at the Palais des Congres in Montreal Canada, Booth 411

• North American Die Casting Association (NADCA) Chapter 30 Annual Supplier Recognition Night & Distinguished Service Awards  - Meet with Leon Suttles, Progressive’s Die Cast Tooling Manager, who will be there on Nov. 20 at Old Ranch Country Club in Seal Beach, CA

• CAMM World Class Moldmaking Trade Show – Inno Fabbro will be on hand November 18 – 19 at Caesars Windsor, Ontario Canada

In addition, Progressive Components will once again be exhibiting at Euromold 2009, which takes place December 3 – 6 in Frankfurt/Main, Germany.   

Progressive will introduce the latest product innovations available, including the new Friction Puller, the VersaLifter and new sizes of Needle Bearing Locks from the Company’s exclusive Friction Free® line.  Other products available for an up-close view will be SRT Slide Retainers and Roller Pullers, which are also from Progressive’s Friction Free line, as well as Collapsible Cores, Expandable Cavities, Alignment products, Date Stamps and more. 

For more product information, click HERE to view our online catalog.

Tooling For Tomorrow

Tooling for Tomorrow Program Continues to Benefit Industry 

Through its Tooling for Tomorrow program, Progressive Components made a donation of Rapid Tooling Inserts and other tooling components valued at more than $18,000 to the Plastics Engineering Technology program at Penn State Erie’s Behrend College. 

John Beaumont, who is Program Chair, said in his letter to Progressive, “It is through the strong industrial support of companies such as yours that we have continued to grow and improve.  We have a number of applications we will be reviewing for the mold components and inserts you have provided us.” 

“Progressive is always looking for ways to promote the trade and keep great tooling programs like the one at Penn State Erie viable for the future,” said Glenn Starkey, president.  “Seeing the photo they sent to us drives home the significance of giving back to the industry whenever possible.  These students are our future and they need all the resources and materials they can get if they are to succeed.” 

Progressive also announced two new industry scholarship awards during the AMBA Fall Conference, held in Washington D.C. on Oct. 1 – 5.  The first industry scholarship, in the amount of $5,000, will coincide with the AMBA’s esteemed Mold Builder of the Year Award, while the second industry scholarship, also $5,000, will establish a new AMBA Chapter of the Year Award. 

The first scholarships will be awarded at the AMBA’s Annual Convention, which will be held Feb. 28 – March 5, 2009, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.  To find out more about Progressive’s Tooling for Tomorrow program, visit www.procomps.com/tft.

It's Been Said...

It’s getting to be that time again when year-end date stamp changeovers are due to be made, and Mike Duquette at B A Die Mold, Inc., just dropped us a note on the subject.   

"Progressive has the best Date Stamps on the market - bar
none.” he wrote.  “The selection offered by Progressive is
exceptional, making it easy to meet our customers'
requirements. Whether it is new tooling or a replace-
ment situation, Progressive has always been there
with the parts we need."  

Francine Petrucci, also from B A, added this
to Mike’s note: 

"We rely on Progressive’s date
stamps for ease in interchangeability
with other brands because that benefit alone saves us time and money.  In a pinch, we can get them delivered the next day and we'll be up and running before the crew's first coffee break!"  

To view the widest selection of date stamps anywhere, consult our online catalog at www.procomps.com.  Access our online date stamp order form by clicking HERE.

ProComper Spotlight

Debbie Stueber
Sales Systems Specialist 

As a Sales Systems Specialist, Debbie Stueber’s list of responsibilities is diverse.  She leads Progressive’s Global Mold Buyer Program, sets up Key Account customers, maintains the integrity of the contact database and she develops many custom reports for the sales team and global channel partners.  

On board since April 2004, Debbie talks with customers every day, working as a liaison between them and Progressive’s sales team and customer service department in order to ensure they receive prompt responses to any questions they may have. 

Debbie is particularly proud of her role in the Key Account Program and in the development of the Global Mold Buyer Program. 

“Customers who participate in the Key Account Program have made a choice to partner with Progressive and as a result have been very successful knowing that they are receiving the best quality products in their tools along with outstanding service at the most affordable prices,” she says.  “Also, our Mold Buyer Program allows our global customers to specify that Progressive’s components are utilized in their tools regardless of where they are built. This gives our customers peace of mind knowing that quality, identifiable components are in their tools and replacement parts are always nearby.” 

Contact Debbie by emailing her at Debbie.Stueber@procomps.com, or call
1-800-269-6653.