Wedge Swing Clamps with Mechanical Lock

double acting, with 15° tilting angle with mechanical lock

A wedge converts the stroke of the double-acting piston into a stroke of the tie rod.
In order to release the die, the tie rod pivots by a maximum of 15°.
The swing movement of the tie rod is performed by a separate swing cylinder which is operated by sequence valves.
The clamping force is transmitted to the clamping point in the axial direction of the tie rod. The clamping and unclamping positions are monitored by inductive proximity switches. 
The mechanically-locked wedge prevents unintentional unclamping of the die even if there is a loss of pressure.

Applications

• on press beds and rams
• when the available space is limited

Special features

• clamping stroke 9.5 mm, which means high adaptability to varying heights of clamping edges
• high operational safety by:
  • mechanical lock
  • position monitoring
  • automatic motion sequence
• only 2 hydraulic connections
• very suitable for retrofit