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We are EASchangesystems; global, leading-edge innovators in the design and manufacture of state-of-the-art factory automation solutions for the plastic injection moulding and related industries. For almost 25 years we have successfully helped companies all over the world improve production processes and, at the same time, lower operating costs – making our customers more profitable.

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

Rail-guided mould change carts from EASchangesystems are used more and more in the plastic injection moulding and related industries to greatly speed up the mould changeover process – optimizing machine availability and increasing productivity… which reduces manufacturing costs.

Plastic injection moulding parts suppliers must be flexible to be successful in the marketplace. Frequent mould changes are required to quickly respond to shorter product life cycles, larger choice of models, and lesser needs to store finished goods… all of which are typical end-user demands in today’s industry. And they all call for a flexible mould change solution that is rapid, safe, precise and reliable.

That’s the big advantage of rail-guided mould change carts over fixed mould change tables. One and the same cart can be used to pick up moulds in storage racks or pre-heating stations, bring them to one of multiple injection moulding machines in the manufacturing line, carry out the mould changeover operation to either the left side or the right side of the cart, and bring the used mould back to the storage area, the cooling station, or the inspection table. And all this can be done using manual or automatic connections for the machine interface, as well as telescopic push/pull devices with automatic mould grippers and/or power driven rollers to facilitate the mould change.

Other cart features include locating devices that are installed along the rail, the machine or the storage rack to ensure precise mould positioning. In addition, there are locking clamps on the roller bed to hold the mould securely in place during transport, as well as safety bumpers, acoustic or light signals, operator cab, and other security equipment.

Capable to handle moulds weighing up to 200 tons, rail-guided mould change carts can function manually, semi automatically or in the fully automated mode. Operators can walk along the cart with a remote control unit in hand, or sit comfortably on the carts’ platform – controls at the fingertips. And for applications where different size injection moulding machines are used, the mould change cart can be fitted with a mechanism that adjusts the height of the cart. And lastly, depending on the installation, rail-guided mould change carts can be battery driven or they can use electric power from an overhead rail or cable trolley – the solution usually being determined by the length of the rail and the frequency of the mould changeovers.

Plastic injection moulding manufacturers can greatly reduce production costs by minimizing mould changeover times with the installation of rail-guided mould change cart systems. Used to serve one or several injection moulding machines, the cart carries moulds to and from the storage area or the pre-heating station and brings them to the designated moulding machine located on either side of the rail guide track for the mould change operation.

Our rail-guided mould change carts are a typical example of how best to optimize production through automation. And not only will these systems save time and money, they also increase operator safety by making the work environment more secure – which in turn increases manufacturing output.

Rail-guided mould change carts form EASchangesystems can be used with injection moulding machines from any of the world’s leading suppliers such as; Battenfeld, COSMOS, ENGEL, Ferromatik, Husky, Krauss Maffei, NEGRI BOSSI or Netstal. In addition, whatever the operating environment, our experienced QMC engineers are available to work with you hand in hand, tailoring our proven solution to meet your exact application needs.

Rail-guided mould change carts from EASchangesystems are designed for use in the plastic injection moulding and related industries, as well as for metal stamping presses. They greatly speed up the time it takes to change moulds weighing up to 200 tons, thus increasing machine availability and lowering manufacturing costs.

In addition to time and money saving rail-guided mould change cart systems, our large selection of added value QMC solutions also includes Mould change tables, Mould Pre-staging Stations, Mould Maintenance Units, Air-cushioned Mould Transportation Wagons, Mould Storage Racks, Mould Pre-heating/Cooling Systems and Production Cells.

And to further enable users in the injection moulding industry improve productivity, lower manufacturing costs and increase profitability, our time and money saving QMC solutions also include Adaptive Hydraulic Clamping Systems, Permanent Electro-magnetic Clamps, Hydraulic Power Pumps, plus Couplers in Mono-, Multi-, and Automatic-functional configurations to quickly and reliably join each of the injection moulding machine’s utility connections.

It is important to point out that all of the EASchangesystems products are designed and built for quick and easy installation on existing, as well as for use on new manufacturing equipment. And you can always count on the dependable support from our experienced QMC specialists who will develop customized automation solution to optimize your specific manufacturing application.

Find out more. Start by downloading our QMC Catalog. Alternatively, contact the nearest EASchangesystems representative for a free copy by checking our list of Worldwide Contacts.

Get your free copy of the QMC Catalog from EASchangesystems for plastic injection moulding and related applications. It features the industry's most complete range of time and money saving Quick Mould Change systems, associated coupling arrays, service units, plus storage and transportation equipment… all conveniently available from one single source. Also included are system set-up examples, technical specifications, and user tips.

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