Boosting Injection Mold Profit with Hydraulic Cylinders
For injection molders that are ready to improve their mold performance and make their parts as efficient as possible, the PFA KOR-LOK® is the obvious choice.
Plastic & Injection Molding
Simplify Your Quick Mold Changes with Hydra-Latch™
Quick mold change systems should not only enhance your production processes but should also allow for increased precision and speed. For small-batch manufacturers, being able to quickly and efficiently incorporate easy changeovers is critical for customer satisfaction and increasing production revenues. To help achieve the fastest quick mold changes possible, PFA Incorporated recommends the use […]
Quick Mold Change Systems Enhance Injection Molding
When working with injection molds, finding the most efficient production processes ensures you not only meet deadlines, but you also provide a consistent product at all times. To achieve this, many companies will invest in quick mold change systems that ensure rapid production while maintaining quality standards. PFA’s Quick Mold Change Systems can be used […]
In Search of the Infinite Processing Window
Similar to Bolt Torque (preload), Core Pull Cylinder preload using KOR-LOK preloading and locking cylinders can yield zero core movement during injection and help molders achieve an infinite processing window. Read the article published on the MoldMaking Technology website.
Modular Side-Action System in Medical Part Molding Reduces Downtime, Cycle Times
Star Die Molding case study discusses the benefits of Modular Side-Actions – PFA’s Hydraulic Locking Core Pull cylinders as a Modular Side-Action System. Read the article on Moldmaking Technology’s website.
Understanding the Advantages of New Modular Technology: Maximizing ROI and Minimizing Risk
Proven off-the-shelf modular mold components and complete component systems meet today’s demanding drive for a lean manufacturing approach. Modular often means smaller, better, and more cost effective. KOR-LOK can reduce the mold volume by 75%. Read the article featured in Moldmaking Technology. View the reprint of the entire article by viewing the following link:
PFA, Inc. Purchases California-Based American Aerostar
PFA, Inc. (www.pfa-inc.com) purchased American Aerostar (www.astar.com) in 2005 and continues to manufacture all QMC product lines, including Hydra-Jaws™ QMC systems, Hydra-Latch™ Quick Knockout (KO) Systems and the entire line of Quick Die Change products, including Hollow Cylinder Clamps (NC-205, NC-205L, NC-200, NC-200L, NC-201, NC-201L), Ledge “Rocker” Clamps (RC-425, RC-425L, RC-428, RC-428L, RC-126, RC-126L, RC-661, […]
Quick Math for Cylinder Calculations
Simple cylinder calculations provide good first look comparisons for proper sizing when moldmakers are considering the most suitable side-action option early in the mold design. Read the article published on MoldMaking Technology’s website.
Mold Side-Actions: How, Why and When They Work
Understanding the effects of injection on the core, slide and associated components is critical to selecting the best side-action methods for a given application. The first article will discuss the basic physics underlying all side-actions as well as the fundamentals of side-action performance. The second article will discuss emerging modular technologies which provide alternatives to […]
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Mold Side-Actions: How, Why and When They Work
Understanding the effects of injection on the core, slide and associated components is critical to s...
Quick Math for Cylinder Calculations
Simple cylinder calculations provide good first look comparisons for proper sizing when moldmakers a...
PFA, Inc. Purchases California-Based American Aerostar
PFA, Inc. (www.pfa-inc.com) purchased American Aerostar (www.astar.com) in 2005 and continues to man...
Understanding the Advantages of New Modular Technology: Maximizing ROI and Minimizing Risk
Proven off-the-shelf modular mold components and complete component systems meet today’s demanding d...
Trio of New Presses Gets SMED Upgrades
Hydraulic die clamps and die lifters installed on three new mechanical presses boosts press uptime b...