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Progressive Introduces New
Plate Lock Systems
Progressive Components has
added two new systems for mechanically controlling parting line sequence
in molds.
Plate Locks, also referred to
as “latch locks”, are being offered in an Externally-Mounted, Cam-Driven
style and also in an Internal-Mounted, Ejection design.
 Progressive’s
Externally-Mounted, Cam-Driven Plate Locks provide these advantages:
● Mechanically
controlled movement to achieve positive plate sequencing
● Improvement over
existing latch lock devices
● Maximum locking
surface, yet compact with an adaptable design
● Straightforward
installation with minimal machining required in
the mold base
● Designed to be one
system that applies to various plate
sequencing applications
 The
Internal Plate
Lock System for Ejection control offers these benefits:
● Eliminates the need
for two sets of ejector plates for secondary ejection
● Utilizes the mold’s
PKO locations, saving space and eliminating
external hardware
Ken Rumore, who is a design
engineer at Progressive, said, “Progressive has worked to offer several
standards to allow customers access to the approaches they are most
familiar with, while gaining the benefits of utilizing an off-the-shelf
standard.”
Animations of
each Plate Lock System are available online, or call 800-269-6653 for
more information and to order.
 CamActions Provide Convenient, Cost-Effective
Core Pull Action
CamActions from Progressive simplify core pulls and undercuts – and
they do it quickly and easily.
Mark Tomei at Concept Tool &
Mold, a company that works mainly with customers in the medical industry
among others, uses the CamAction 200 Series most often, but has used the
100, 300 and 400 Series as well for various projects.
He said, “One of the things I
like best about Progressive’s CamActions is the speed at which I am able
to use them rather than manufacturing them myself. The convenience of
being able to order them off-the-shelf and then easily install this
product helps us turn projects around faster. I can also quickly
replace one in the field if something breaks.
 “We often use them on quick
turnaround prototypes, which
has saved me a few times because they are so convenient and easy to
use,” Tomei added.
CamActions
also accommodate angled pulls, as shown in the schematic at right, and all with standard items to
help ease the design, build and maintenance processes.
Find out how you can simplify
your tooling projects by using Progressive’s CamActions. Access our
online catalog at
www.procomps.com. |
The Progress Report recently
featured Progressive’s exclusive
told us. “Because it is robust it’s nice to have something available
that is that big and yet so easy to use. All we have to do is machine
locating pockets and dowels for alignment and that’s it. The assembly
is very easy – just plug and play. 
A. Marciniak OT Sp. Zo.o. is
Progressive’s Channel Partner in Poland. Based in Piaseczno, Poland,
they have been a Channel Partner since January of this year and they
carry the full range of Progressive products, from CounterViews to
Lifters to Alignment products and more. 
Cyndi Kustush
