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FullSharp installs an electric-pneumatic manipulator with a motor drive and a mold gripper for changing heavy, high-value molds at an injection press. The gripper clamps both sides, lifts the mold clear and turns it to the exact angle for loading, so it no longer swings into the machine frame and the change needs fewer hands.
Molds are heavy, precision-machined and high-value parts. Changing them with an ordinary hoist leaves the mold swinging, at risk of hitting the machine frame, and needs several people to keep it steady.
FullSharp installs an electric-pneumatic manipulator with a motor drive, fitted at the bottom with a mold-gripping tool. The unit clamps both sides of the mold firmly, lifts it clear, then rotates it to the exact angle the operator needs to load it into the machine.
Electric-pneumatic manipulator with a motor and mold gripper working at an injection press.
Equipment installed
- Electric-pneumatic manipulator body: combines compressed air with an electric supply, balancing the mold's weight for light handling.
- Motor drive: assists with rotating and positioning the tool, keeping the mold at the correct angle when loading it into the machine.
- Mold-gripping tool: jaws that clamp both sides of the mold body over a wide contact area, so the surface never gets scratched.
- Control handle: grip, release and lift/lower buttons grouped in one place, so one operator controls the whole task.
Benefits for the plant
Keeps the mold steady
Rigid clamping replaces sling suspension, so the mold doesn't sway during the move.
Faster mold changes
Machine downtime is shortened every time the product code changes.
Protects the surface
The jaws contact the exact body area, avoiding any impact on the machined surface.
Real installation photos
Click a photo to enlarge. Album of 12 photos taken on site.
Suitable applications
- Injection molding plants changing molds by product code
- Foundries and metal stamping plants
- Mold storage and maintenance areas
- Mold-making machine shops
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Frequently asked questions
Why not change molds with an ordinary hoist?
A hoist lets the mold swing and risks hitting the machine frame, and several people are needed to steady it. A manipulator holds the mold firmly and positions it.
Will the gripper scratch the mold?
The jaws clamp both sides over a wide contact area, so the surface is not scratched. FullSharp sizes the gripper to the real mold range.
What does the motor drive add?
It helps rotate and position the tool, keeping the mold at the correct angle for loading, while air balances the weight.
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Get a consultation for your plant
FullSharp weighs the heaviest mold, measures its body dimensions and the clearance around the press before selecting the manipulator configuration. We build the gripper to match your exact mold set, then install and test-run it.