Stock hydraulic cylinders with stroke lengths up to 200 mm, magnetic proximity sensors equipped with a new setting aid and magnetic cable retainers that enable easy and secure fixing of connecting leads inside the cable slot have been introduced.
The grippers feature a wide jaw opening, high closing force and single-acting operation. They expand options for manufacturers in the automotive and plastics molding industries, according to the company.
Available in multi- and single-pass designs, the new stacks are easy to clean and assemble and have no tapered national pipe threads. Users can save up to 50% of cleaning time compared with older models, according to Graco Advanced Fluid Dispense (North Canton, OH).
In addition to three concurrent events organized under the banner of “Intelligent manufacturing, high-tech materials, green solutions,” Chinaplas expects to welcome more than 3300 exhibitors to the show floor.
Using a purging compound for shutdown and sealing before closing your plant for the winter break can reduce start-up time and scrap rate when you resume production.
The biennial event, which returns to Montréal on Nov. 30, features equipment, products and services geared to the needs of plastics processors along with an educational program covering industry’s hot topics.
