Roemheld at Fakuma 2021:
Concept for continuous mould handling

The Roehmheld Group will present a coordinated concept for the efficient change and handling of dies or moulds throughout the entire process chain for the first time at the Fakuma 2021. Dies or moulds can be handled easily, quickly and safely from removal to transport up to positioning and clamping on the machine.

The concept is based on coordinated components that can be combined depending on the customer's requirements. A wide range of products is available, from racking systems and transport carts to magnetic clamping plates for quick and safe positioning and clamping on the machine. Different types of racks can be assembled to the desired size for the storage of dies or moulds. Die or mould transport is carried out by changing carts. Different models for different weights are available that can be moved either manually or electrically with battery power. A uniform docking system with which all racks and transport carts are equipped ensures safe handling. Dies or moulds can only be moved when the components are firmly connected.

Efficient die or mould handling throughout the entire process chain: rack systems, changing carts as well as magnetic clamping plates. (Source: Roemheld)

For positioning and clamping the moulds on injection moulding machines and rubber presses, the company relies on magnetic clamping plates. The flexible and universally applicable quick clamping technology is suitable for all ferromagnetic dies and moulds – regardless of their size and geometry. Standardisation is not necessary. Clamping and unclamping take only a few seconds.  A current pulse activates the permanent magnets, which then work independently of the current during operation. Thus, almost all dies or moulds can be clamped over their entire surface with high bending stiffness and unclamped again.

The various magnetic clamping plates of the M-TECS product range are designed for temperatures up to 80 °C, 120 °C or 240 °C. According to the respective requirements, they can be freely designed in size, geometry, clamping force and equipment and are manufactured to customer specifications. All magnetic clamping systems comply with the current standards for injection moulding machines and rubber presses and the specifications of performance levels “d” and “e”. They are virtually maintenance-free and can be retrofitted to existing machines within a few hours. As an alternative to magnetic clamping technology, the company offers a wide range of hydraulic, electro-mechanical and purely mechanical clamping systems to handle almost all clamping situations.

www.roemheld-gruppe.de

Roemheld was established in 1707 with a foundry in Friedrichshütte, which still belongs to the Roemheld Group today and counts as one of Germany’s oldest active industrial businesses. Innovative and smart clamping technology solutions for workpieces, as well as for dies in forming technology and plastics processing, form the core of our ever-increasing portfolio. This is supplemented with components and systems for assembly and handling technology, drive technology and automation, and locking mechanisms for rotors on wind energy systems. The owner-managed group of companies employs approximately 560 workers at the three locations Laubach, Hilchenbach and Rankweil/Austria and is represented in over 50 countries by service and sales organisations.

Roemheld Hall A1 – Booth 1223