Other Plastic Mold Components
Essential mold accessories for maintenance tracking, spacing, identification, and component retention. Includes mechanical cycle counters, distance spacers, adjustment collars, name plates, and ejector pin holding plates.
Other Mold Components
Shot Counters — Cylinder Type (M-CVR)
Track mold shot cycles for preventive maintenance scheduling. Cylinder type with L dimension range.
Cycle Counter — Block Type
Accurate machine cycle counts and performance data for automation monitoring.
Round Cycle Counter — PCS Mechanical
Mechanical non-resettable 7-digit counter for mold opening and closing cycle tracking. Lifetime warranty.
DS Type Distance Spacers
Counterbore cylinders with bolts for precise spacing in tooling assemblies.
DSN Type Distance Spacers — Wrench Flat
Distance spacers with wrench flat for easy installation and adjustment.
KACL Space Adjustment Collars
Selectable diameter and configurable length collars for mold assembly spacing.
Name Plates for Molds
Durable identification plates for mold traceability. Customizable text.
Ejector Pin Holding Plates — CPHP Type
Stable pin positioning plates for reliable ejector pin retention during molding.
Component Selection by Purpose
| Purpose | Component | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance Tracking | Cycle Counters (Shot Counters) | Track mold cycles for PM scheduling — cylinder, block, and round types |
| Plate Spacing | Distance Spacers (DS/DSN) | Precision spacing between mold plates with bolt-through assembly |
| Height Adjustment | Adjustment Collars (KACL) | Fine-tune component heights within the mold assembly |
| Mold Identification | Name Plates | Engraved identification for mold tracking and traceability |
| Pin Retention | Ejector Pin Holding Plates (CPHP) | Prevent ejector pins from rotating or backing out during molding |
Why Mold Cycle Counters Matter
Injection mold components have finite fatigue lives. Without accurate cycle tracking, maintenance is either premature (wasting productive time) or late (causing unplanned breakdowns):
- Ejector pins: Typical replacement interval = 500K-2M cycles
- Coil springs: Fatigue life = 1M+ cycles at rated deflection
- Core pins: Wear limit = 200K-1M cycles depending on material and resin
- Cooling O-rings: Replacement interval = 100K-500K cycles
A mechanical cycle counter (non-resettable) provides tamper-proof cycle tracking. Digital counters offer more features but require power and are susceptible to environmental damage. For most production environments, mechanical counters are preferred for their reliability and simplicity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between cylinder and block type cycle counters?+
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What material are the distance spacers made from?+
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