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UF 14

Companion insert mold

features and applications

The two companion insert mold styles available with the Quick-Change
U frame increase the exceptional design flexibility of this series. A wide
range of options adds to this versatility. The result is the most versatile
injection molding tooling offered to the industry.

Companion T-style insert molds offer the maximum projected mold area and are
insert mold options available in laminated construction including three- and four-plate designs.
Smaller sizes are available in either solid or laminated construction.
MUD Quick-Change Mold Frames & Inserts for U-Style | Companion Insert Molds
n T-style insert molds in laminated Standard insert molds are the most economical style and are recommended
construction
when the additional width of the T-style is not required. Standard insert
n Standard insert molds in solid molds are available in solid or laminated construction including three- and
or laminated construction
four-plate designs.
n Three-plate design for
pinpoint gating Both style insert molds can be ordered with a complete ejector system
n Stripper plates including return pins and pillar posts. Other options include stripper plates,
sleeve ejection and three-plate construction for a pinpoint gating system.
n Sleeve ejection Machining for heater cartridge holes, water lines, rough or finished
n Return pins and pillar posts pockets, taper locks and other special applications is also available. As
noted, the open design of the U frame permits installation of water lines
n Machining for taper locks
or hydraulic cylinders on any side of the insert molds.
n Heater cartridge holes
n Machining for water lines Design options for insert molds include spring loading, early return,
unscrewing mechanisms, hot sprue bushings, hot runner molding and
n Rough cut pockets
machining for cam slides. Insert molds can be ordered with interlocking
n Finished custom pockets ejector plates for positive return and stroking action when used with

n Hot runner molding frames having an interlocking ejector system.
n Machining for special applications

Steel Specifications: Companion insert molds are available in 1020,
NOTE: Specifications subject to change 4130 prehard, P-20 prehard and H-13. 420 stainless and other grades are
without prior notice.
available on request. Ear plates for T-style laminated insert molds are
supplied 4130 steel with the exception of tool steel insert molds which
are supplied with tool steel ear plates.

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Canada 800-387-6600 n Mexico 52-442-713-5666