Mobile Die Handling System
March 1, 2014
Air Technical Industries, Inc. (ATI) has introduced a heavy die and mold installation and retrieval system. This system is self loading and unloading and is capable of installing heavy dies into the press by one person.
The design features two short arms and two long arms to do the pushing and pulling with a press of the button. The pushing, pulling and lifting is hydraulically activated. The push/pull arms are manually positioned or can also be hydraulically powered. The arms can pull the die or mold from the storage shelving to the conveyor top deck, which is elevated to the desired height. It then securely holds the load to transport it to the press. The unit then raises or lowers the die to the press table height and then pushes the die as deep into the press as required.
The unit is mobile, mounted on wheels and casters with "T" type bar for lighter units. For easy mobility, the wheels are roller bearing mounted with polyurethane threads that provide smooth rolling while protecting the floor. Heavier units are available self-propelled with variable speed control and 90° steering capability. This allows the unit to maneuver in narrow aisles between the machine presses to make sharp angle turns. The self-propelled unit is battery powered with a built-in battery charger that makes the unit self-sufficient.
The capacity is 2,000 lbs. up to 50,000 lbs. with a lifting range from 14" up to 120" high for multi-level self storage and retrieval systems. The size ranges from 24" up to 96" wide and 48" up to 144" long.
The unit is specifically designed with ergonomic and safety considerations and is designed to provide efficient installation of heavy dies and molds. In addition, the unit can be used for handling other heavy items such as manifolds and for machine loading of heavy parts.
For more information contact:
Air Technical Industries
7501 Clover Ave.
Mentor, OH 44060
440-951-5191
ati@airtechnical.com
www.airtechnical.com
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