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Special Springs Debuts 2022 Nitrogen Catalog
Special Springs North America, Can- ton, MI, a man- ufacturer of die springs, nitro- gen gas springs and acces- sories, including manifold sys- tems and cylin-
ders, has published its 2022 catalog, loaded with new products. Among those highlighted:
• OSAS safety devices now activated with a rupture plug at the bottom of the cylinder.
• High-temperature gas springs rated to a maximum of 248 F (compared to the industry-standard 176 F), thanks to new special seals and guides.
• New force testers, including the FT7500 model with a rated capacity of 15,000 lb., dubbed “a must for stampers.” Special Springs: www.specialsprings.com
Mobile Die-Change
Console Designed
for Low Press Beds,
Cramped Conditions
Roemheld has introduced a mobile console for enabling die changes on low press beds and in difficult-to-access envi- ronments. Die capacity: 50 tons. Easily integrated into partially or fully automated processes, the unit combines a standard die-changing console with an electric push chain drive and is optionally available as a mobile unit with guide rollers.
Once at the press, an integrated docking system ensures that the console firmly attaches to the press. With the die placed on the console by forklift or crane, the push chain drive then moves it to its final position in the press via integrated roller and ball bars. Optionally, the die can be inserted semi or fully automatically at
speeds to 2 m/min., with individual sensors and stops integrated into the control.
Operate the changing console with the
press control or with an optional separate control.
Roemheld: www.roemheld-usa.com
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