When it comes to technology advancements, Robotics and Automation come to the forefront of our minds. We have all seen many references in pop culture to both; however, only one can start a Robo revolution while the other will be stuck in a never-ending cycle of monotonous tasks. This article should help you understand the […]
Any time a new injection mold is completed and ready for use, it is vital to ensure that the mold maker sets up in the injection molding machine to perform a test run. The process of setting up an injection molding machine is often much more than just loading and fixing the mold and pressing […]
While many people prefer customized products to those mass-produced, they also want them quickly. This need for speed has led to the use of robots in manufacturing, achieving the consistent pace necessary to fulfill orders efficiently. Robots are used in many ways to support the mass customization of products. Customization Without the Expertise Extensive knowledge […]
Modular sensor cables and LED light box makes integration of sensor signals from multiple cores to single press inputs simple and easy.
Industrial grippers are devices that allow robots to pick up, hold, and place objects. Grippers let manufacturers automate key processes, such as assembly lines and conveyor systems. If you compare grippers to human parts, the gripper would be the arm that gives a hand the ability and strength to grab and move things. In the […]
PFA Inc.’s mini hydraulic locking cylinder delivers 8,000 pounds of preload force in a new narrow format, enabling multiple small cores to nest together and time independently.
PFA’s new 70 series “mini” hydraulic locking cylinder features tremendous preloading capacity in a small cylinder footprint.
PFA provides enhanced an enhanced mold designer, mold builder, and molder user experience with great support around the KOR-LOK Side Action system for high preload core pull cylinder operations.
With PFA’s SWITCHMAX® mold wiring solution, it is possible to connect all core position sensors into single press inputs for set and pull, and provide operator side LED light indications for core positions. Secondarily designed for blocking unwanted signals, the system includes cross-connected sensor verification for mechanical switches, 3-wire PNP integration, and relay sensor adapters […]
Responds to industry chatter about long deliveries for Hydraulic Locking Cylinders. While supply chain impacts from Covid-19 have plagued many manufacturers, the roller coaster ride has seen some bright spots in service and delivery. PFA Inc., supplier of KOR-LOK Side Action Systems – a specialty type of Preloading Hydraulic Locking Cylinder, for example. During the […]