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MOLD CLAMPS - BOLTS - WASHERS

FACTS & INFORMATION

MACHINED MOLD CLAMPS FORGED MOLD CLAMPS
PPE heavy duty mold clamps are precision machined and PPE now offers extra heavy duty forged mold clamps forged
surface hardened for maximum toughness without being brittle and heat treated for extra toughness and durability required
to withstand the bolt tension and stress common in their to meet todays clamping requirements. Available in closed
application. Available in closed and open-toe design. and open toe design.

• Clamps are extra wide for greater holding power on your • Clamps are drilled and tapped for height adjustment bolts
mold flanges
• Black oxide coating avoids rust Self Aligning
Swivel Head Fixed Head

Heavy duty oversized hex bolts for greater holding power Heavy duty precision machined height-adjustment bolts
spread the load over a larger area on the clamp. Made eliminate using shims.
from tool steel and heat treated for maximum tensile
strength.
Standard duty grade 8 and hex socket head bolts also CLAMPING PRECAUTIONS
available from stock.
1. Always use the correct size and quantity of mold clamps for your
application. Follow your mold suppliers recommendations.
2. Always use the correct quantity of mold clamps to hold your mold in
place. If in doubt, use more.
3. Never use an undersized bolt or washer with a mold clamp and
always match the bolt and washer to the clamp slot and platen
thread size and depth.
4. Inspect mold clamps, bolts, washers and platen threads regularly!
Do not use cracked or bent mold clamps.
5. Check and retighten all mold clamp bolts on a regular schedule.
6. Use closed-toe mold clamps where possible. They are stronger than
open-toe clamps.
7. Always position the bolt as close to the mold as possible for
Heavy duty washers made from 4140 steel heat treated for maximum leverage and holding strength.
maximum strength and toughness. Large O.D. provides a 8. Always position the mold clamp so it is parallel to the platen. Use an
greater load bearing surface. adjustment bolt or shim to achieve parallel.
9. Bolt threads must penetrate your platen female thread a minimum of
OPEN-TOE CLAMP LIMITED GUARANTEE one and one half the thread diameter or more. A one inch bolt must
PPE Open-Toe Clamps are comparable or better in quality penetrate at least one and one half inches. We suggest two times
and workmanship than other brands on the market. Due to the diameter or more.
the Open-Toe design we cannot accept or replace clamps 10. Be sure female platen threads are in good condition. If question-
which may break during use. Always use Closed-Toe Mold able use a thread repair insert to refurbish.
Clamps where possible because they are stronger than
Open-Toe Clamps.
Be safe! Any clamp failure can be a danger to the user.
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