MOLD LOCK INSTALLATION

MOLD LOCKS - SIDE INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Four side locks must be used in each mold application. When in operation, the side locks contact the edges of the machined pocket to maintain parting line alignment. The cap screws are only used to retain the side locks to the mold base.

2. To maintain alignment, it is recommended that the mold base assembly be clamped together and machined in assembly to ensure proper parting line alignment.

3. Machine the side lock pockets accurately in assembly. Locate each side lock pocket on the centerline of the mold. The location is critical to avoid misalignment problems which could result from uneven thermal expansion of the separate mold halves. 4. Mount the female interlock on the half which will have the highest operating temperature. Normally, this will be on the “A” side of the mold. This procedure is critical to ensure the male side lock does not grow larger than the female side lock if uneven mold temperatures are present.

5. After installation, open and close the mold on the bench to ensure proper alignment.

MOLD LOCKS - SIDE INSTALLATION

MACHINING INFORMATION

MOUNTING BOLT INFORMATION

SUPERIOR PART #

B1 B2

WP TP FH

M M M H PR R

BT

SHCS (4)

TORQUE

MLS-1000 1.0000 0.375 1.125 0.875 0.015 0.17 #10-32 x 1/2"

90 in-lb

Tap depth 0.375

0.250 0.250

MLS-1250 1.2500 0.500 1.125 0.875 0.015 0.17 #8-32 x 5/8"

55 in-lb

Tap depth 0.375

0.375 0.250

MLS-1500 1.5000 0.500 0.875 0.875 0.015 0.17 #8-32 x 5/8"

55 in-lb

Tap depth 0.375

0.500 0.250

MLS-2000 2.0000 0.500 1.375 0.875 0.015 0.23 #10-32 x 5/8"

90 in-lb

Tap depth 0.438

0.688 0.313

MLS-3000 3.0000 0.750 1.875 0.875 0.015 0.36

1/4"-20 x 1"

200 in-lb Tap depth 0.500

1.125 0.375

MLS-4000 4.0000 1.000 2.375 1.375 0.015 0.48 3/8"-16 x 1-1/4" 740 in-lb Tap depth 0.500

1.500 0.500

MLS-5000 5.0000 1.250 2.875 1.375 0.015 0.48 1/2"-13 x 1-1/2" 1800 in-lb Tap depth 0.813

1.875 0.625

MLS-6000 6.0000 1.500 2.875 1.375 0.015 0.48 1/2"-13 x 1-3/4" 1800 in-lb Tap depth 0.875

2.375 0.625

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