Mold-Masters Master Series - Latching the Cavity Plate to the Manifold Plate (Hot Half)

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Maintenance Procedures
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Hot Runner User Manual Revision 18
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Latching the Cavity Plate to the
Manifold Plate (Hot Half)
WARNING
Make sure the machine has been locked
out and tagged out in accordance to the
machines documented procedures. Failure
to do so could lead to serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
The nozzles must be within 55°C (100°F)
of mold temperature to prevent damage
to hot runner and mold components. For
cylindrical valve gated systems, valve
pins should be in the open position prior
to removal of the cavity plate to prevent
damage.
1. Check the machine is locked out / tagged out.
2. Lubricate the guide pins on the hot half.
3. Remove lock out / tag out.
4. Check the machine is in Mold Set mode.
5. Slowly close the mold.
6. Check the machine has been locked out / tagged
out. Refer to the controller and machine manufac-
turers documentation for procedures.
7. Remove the latches on both sides of the mold.
8. Latch the cavity plate to manifold plate or manifold
backing plate.
9. Remove lock out / tag out.
10. Open the mold.
11. Check the machine has been locked out / tagged
out. Refer to the controller and machine manufac-
turers documentation for procedures.
12. Install and torque the cavity plate mounting
screws. Torque to required specications, refer to
assembly drawings for required torque settings.
13. Install hoses if required.
14. Remove latches from both sides of the mold.
CAUTION