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Progressive Introduces New Plate Lock Systems

Progressive Components has added two new systems for mechanically controlling parting line sequence in molds. 

Plate Locks, also referred to as “latch locks”, are being offered in an Externally-Mounted, Cam-Driven style and also in an Internal-Mounted, Ejection design. 

Progressive’s Externally-Mounted, Cam-Driven Plate Locks provide these advantages:

• Mechanically controlled movement to achieve positive plate sequencing

• Improvement over existing latch lock devices

• Maximum locking surface, yet compact with an adaptable design

• Straightforward installation with minimal machining required in the mold base

• Designed to be one system that applies to various plate sequencing applications 

The Internal Plate Lock System for Ejection control offers these benefits:

• Eliminates the need for two sets of ejector plates for secondary ejection

• Utilizes the mold’s PKO locations, saving space and eliminating external hardware

Ken Rumore, who is a design engineer at Progressive, said, “Progressive has worked to offer several standards to allow customers access to the approaches they are most familiar with, while gaining the benefits of utilizing an off-the-shelf standard.”

Animations of each Plate Lock System are available online.

Husky Expands PRONTO Product Line 

Husky Injection Molding Systems announced the expansion of its PRONTO® line of fully configurable hot runners. The new PRONTO line provides customers with significantly more design flexibility and a larger number of configuration options.  

The Husky PRONTO program offers customized hot runners and simple integration for the cost of a standard hot runner. The system can be tailored for each customer’s specific application, providing rapid delivery of fully configurable complete hot halves or manifold systems.  

PRONTO’s expansion highlights include:

• Over 100 manifold layouts, more than doubling the scope of the existing PRONTO program to accommodate a much wider range of applications

• Significantly increased flexibility of plate sizes and pitch spacing

• Expanded nozzle options, including Ultra 350, 500 and 750 nozzles with hot tip and valve gate options available for all three nozzles

The expanded PRONTO line offers a cost-effective solution with no compromise in performance, as well as simple configuration steps and a streamlined order process.