New Gate Inserts and Runner Turn Offs Progressive Components has added new runner components with the introduction of a Gate Insert and Runner Turn Off as standardized items for controlling a mold's runner system. Progressive's new Gate Insert offers a compact, off-the-shelf solution to address the issue of abrasive materials opening gates. Gate Inserts are serviceable…
New Radial Springs Center Floating Inserts for Alignment Progressive Components introduces Radial Springs, which both lift and center floating inserts, to pre-align cores before a mold's cavity interlocks engage. Precise alignment is often required between the cavities and cores, such as with critical shutoffs or requirements for a consistent parting line match. Rather than rigidly…
Progressive Components introduces a new mold Safety Strap that offers safe, assured securing of parting lines during mold transport and storage. Progressive’s Safety Straps feature an engineered break point designed to prevent the shearing of bolts. Previously, if a mold was opened with a mold strap unintentionally left on, the bolts were then sheared, preventing…
Progressive Components expands its line of SRT Slide Retainers with the new Slide Lock Style Slide Retainer. Compatible with previous standards, the Slide Lock Style Slide Retainer’s roller design will not wear the bottom of slides, providing greaseless performance in medical and cosmetic applications. Reliably holding 25 to 50 pounds each and featuring color-coded…
Progressive Components announces the recent expansion of its Extended Sprue Bushings line in a series called the Undercut Style. Designed for use with 3-plate molds, Progressive's Extended Sprue Bushings accept the machine nozzle and bring the material to a floating plate above the mold cavity. The undercut feature pulls the sprue and separates the material…
Progressive Components announces the release of its new M-2 Ejector Pins, which are especially suited for high wear resistance with abrasive materials. Engineered and manufactured to meet the demanding conditions of today's injection molds, Progressive's Ejector Pins feature tight tolerances held for sizing, roundness, and straightness. Expanding its extensive line of ejector pin options, the…