I. Introduction Locking and braking cylinders are vital components of modern machinery, serving to enhance safety, stability, and efficiency in various industrial applications. As industries evolve and seek to improve their processes, these technologies have also undergone significant advancements. In this blog post, we will explore the latest developments in locking and braking cylinder technologies […]
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For the injection molding industry, high production output and low machine downtime is the key to success. Having reliable systems installed into your machines and using cost-efficient materials for your molds will help you accomplish this goal. PFA Inc. has revolutionized the clamping system in injection molding machines (IMM) to work seamlessly with aluminum molds. […]
The injection molding process dates back to 1872, when the Hyatt brothers, who invented the first machine, patented their idea. And it has not rested since then. But as time moves on, more and more complex molds are needed. These complex molds come with complex geometries and undercuts. You must know how to choose the […]
With performance enhancements beyond standard hydraulic and locking systems, the PFA KOR-LOK side-action system is ideal for movable cores and core pulls on injection molds, improving mold performance with off-the-shelf solutions. It is a high-quality part production in a smaller mold footprint. Unlike many traditional spring-locking, hydraulic–activated solutions that often do not lock, preload, or […]
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 […]
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.
The KOR-LOK® Side Action System sets itself apart from other Hydraulic Core Pull and Locking cylinders by preloading cores to high forces.
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