March, 16, 2015 - The latest innovation from EASchangesystems engineering team in the Netherlands, focuses on the increase of equipment productivity. Mold change tools like the Dutch designed mold change table can increase machine availabilities up to 95% !

A mold change table can be the solution needed for reliable changeovers. Horizontal loading can be done using a manual or a powered transfer mechanism. Positioning is made easy and simple and using multi couplers systems all needed connections are made in the blink of an eye. The operator manually controls the steps of the mold change, even with an automatic push button control. A mold table or cart always makes a secure alignment with the machine, no adjustments needed. With a special Laser-defined positioning the mold change table is outlined.

EAS tables are engineered in such a way that the chain transmissions of multiple tables are operated using just one drive.

Flexibility, speed and easy to handle

A mold change system can differ in method and size. Depending on the best fit, the range goes from manual to fully automated transfer, holding one or two molds, with or without preheating and cooling stations. Every degree of automation in this process helps obtaining a faster and hassle-free change-over time, according to EAS.

A quality mold change station must be safe, durable and service-friendly. Next to that, a prerequisite should be that the chosen quick mold change system is capable of growing with the production in the future. EASchangesystems offers mold change tables and cars with a modular built and straightforward installation, according to the company.

Double mold change tables from EASchangesystems are used more and more in the plastic injection molding and related industries to speed up the mold changeover process.

Plenty of time is saved when the next mold is instantly available during changeovers. This is the biggest advantage of a double mold change table, according to EASchangesystems. Valuable space is saved by holding two molds.

Rail-guided mold change carts from EASchangesystems are part of the industry’s range of time and money saving Quick Mold Change (QMC) solutions – reducing the time it takes to change molds from hours or even days to virtually minutes. And they are yet another excellent case-in-point of how to achieve significant improvements in overall performance by replacing traditional mold change methods which no longer meet today’s business climate.

Stepping up production and increasing operating profits

Quick Mold Change (QMC) reduces downtime and increase equipment productivity. This efficiency gains can even go as far as changing a mold within minutes instead of hours. A complete renewal or standardization often isn’t even necessary, so-called retrofitting can already save valuable time.

Source: EASchangesystems