Production Resources Incorporated News January 2019
Prime Controls Double Sheet Detection
Double Sheet Detection is an important part of quality control to prevent two or
more sheets of metal from entering into a process at one time. Failure to detect
double sheets of metal or improper thickness can damage tools and dies,
resulting in costly repairs and downtime. Prime Controls systems are created by
combining a control and single or dual probes, depending on the application and
need.
Steel double sheet detectors use a single probe that will measure a wide range
of thickness for steel and other ferrous metals. Typically used for sheet feeders,
robots, and destackers in automotive, appliance, and canmaking industries.
All metal detectors are paired with two non contact double sheet probes that can
measure a wide range of thickness for all metals. These control systems detect
double sheet conditions when metal is able to pass between the two sensors.
Aluminum detectors are paired with a single non contacting double sheet sensor.
The system can detect a wider range of aluminum thickness and other nonferrous
metals.
Prime also offers part detectors to detect accurate positioning, presence, or
absence of very small parts.
New Customer Service Staff at PRI
Becky Parkey is leaving us after 16 years and we wish her well while she enjoys
time with her new grandchild.
Isabel Moran has joined us in the customer service role.
Jake Jones has been assisting Becky for several months and will stay on in a
customer and product support role. Some of you have likely talked with Jake.
jake@pri-mailbox.com.
Isabel and Jake can be reached at 615-371-3888 or 800-863-3164
Slide Locks an Alternative to Die Safety Blocks
The traditional practice for protecting metal press stamping operators that have to enter the area
between the upper and lower die plates of the press, is to use die blocks. This is a cost-effective
way to keep operators safe and comply with OSHA regulations but it is also time consuming,
cumbersome, and may be physically demanding. Proper placement of safety blocks and available
space is often a problem. Proper height adjustment can be challenging as well. Accordingly,
operators often resist using them.
The Pascal Slide Lock System (SLA) is an electric slide fall protection system which eliminates
the risk of physical injury, accident, or damage to the tool. One of the most significant advantages
of the SLA is that the operator can lock the press slide in any position between T.D.C. and B.D.C.
Furthermore, this can be accomplished with the flick of a switch in a few seconds compared to
several minutes to place die blocks.
Slide locks are expensive compared to the die block and retro-fitting requires some skill.
Regardless, the cost of slide locks is easily justified, given the safety, ergonomic, and time saving
benefits.
The SLA comes in 3 different sizes, SLA32, SLA50, and SLA80. SLA80 can hold an 88 U.S. ton
ram and upper die. The SLA32 can handle 35 U.S. tons and the SLA50 can handle 55 U.S. tons.
A safety factor is already built into these numbers, so there is no need to add in any more.
New Enhanced Coe Press Equipment Warranty and In Stock Coil
Processing Equipment
COE Press Equipment announced the enhancement of its existing
3-2-1 Warranty to an exclusive 5-4-3 Warranty. This new warranty
provides five-year limited coverage on components manufactured
by COE; four-year limited coverage on mechanical components
installed by COE; and three-year coverage on the complete
system.
In recent years, COE has made a strategic move toward modular
products based upon standard designs. This change has reduced
the number of components required, reducing the number of welds
and streamlining assembly. This has enabled the company to
increase the reliability and simplify the maintenance of the coil
processing equipment, as well as accommodating reconfiguration
as a customer’s need changes.
In Stock Feeding and Coil Processing Equipment
Servo Feeds:
CPRF-S106……….4 in stock
CPRF-S112……….2 in stock with a hold on one
CPRF-S212……….2 in stock
CPRF-S218……….1 now, two more in 25 days
CPRF-S324….……1 in 25 days
Powered Straighteners:
CPPS-250-12……….1 in stock
CPPS-250-18……….1 in 20 days
CPPS-350-36………in stock…special flat top cabinet
Coil Reels:
CPR-PO-04012 ……1 in 7 days
CPR-PO-06018………1 in 20 days
MPI Magnetic Conveyors and Sheet Fanners
PRI Equipment and Technical Information
Production Resources offers a wide variety of Automation, Safety, and
Conveying Equipment. Visit our website
www.production-resources.com to learn more.
Our Application Engineers can help you select and implement the right
equipment to increase your productivity safely!
Please take advantage of the information on our Technical Resources Page.
Call Isabel or Jake for more information: (615)371-3888
or email jake@pri-mailbox.com
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