Mini Slide Core Units Slim Slide Core Retractor 6 mm Stroke

This mini slide core unit is designed for compact two-piece injection mold tooling where an undercut or locking feature must be cleared during ejection. It is commonly used in small automotive interior and sensor connector housings, where limited mold space demands a short, reliable retraction stroke while maintaining dimensional stability of the moving core.

Another common scenario is consumer electronics enclosure molds that require side feature release without increasing overall mold height. The integrated slim slide core motion with a 6 mm stroke helps meet tight shut-off and ejector stroke timing in space-constrained layouts.

For appliance and industrial control device housings, the inlay tapped slide core supports repeatable actuator/fastener engagement, helping ensure consistent alignment across cycles. The inlay tapped type variant is particularly suited for applications that benefit from a secure, serviceable interface between the core insert and the actuator hardware.

The provided configuration specifies the slide core as Inlay part processed, Tapped, which refers to the component form and interface preparation rather than a stated steel grade. As a result, exact hardness (HRC) and heat treatment state (e.g., quenched & tempered, nitrided) are not specified in the available data.

When selecting materials for slim slide-core motion, engineers typically balance wear resistance (to withstand sliding contact) against toughness (to reduce risk of chipping under intermittent side-loads). If you need a material-grade-specific recommendation, match the supplier’s available steels and heat treatments to your expected cycle rate, lubrication regime, and projected cavity/core loads.

• Material grade: not provided in the current specification set
• Heat treatment / hardness: not specified for this variant
• Process emphasis: inlay tapping and processed interface for secure installation

Selection is based on the required slide core stroke and the physical packaging constraints of your two-piece motion system. This unit is specified with a 6 mm slide stroke, so choose it when your mold design can accommodate a 6 mm retract movement to clear the undercut geometry.

From your data, the Slide Core is configured as Inlay part processed, Tapped. This means the core insert interface is designed to be installed with a tapped feature, so your actuator and mounting hardware must match the tapping arrangement provided for this series.

• Match stroke: ensure the required retract distance during ejection is approximately 6 mm (including any allowance for timing and part release)
• Match interface: verify that the tapped/inlay processed interface in your build-up matches your fastening/actuation layout
• Tolerance/fit: confirm the mating fit between the tapped core interface and actuator hardware to prevent misalignment and binding during motion