Overview
The Pascal Mold Changer loads and unloads molds horizontally at the injection molding machine, so there is no need to lift molds in and out with a forklift or overhead crane. Pascal says it shortens mold change time considerably compared with those methods. Pascal's installations with manual, battery-powered and powered drive roller versions range from 500 kN to 30,000 kN machines and molds from 300 kg to 30 tons.
Key Features
- Horizontal mold loading
- Molds roll into and out of the machine from the side instead of being lifted by a forklift or crane.
- Two-mold configurations
- Many layouts carry two molds, such as 30 tons × 2 molds or 600 kg × 2 molds.
- Manual or powered drive
- Choose manual push models, the battery-powered QMB, or powered drive roller models for heavy molds.
- Rail or non-track designs
- Rail-type changers run on a fixed track, and non-track carts roll freely on the floor.
- Table elevation option
- The QMA and battery-powered QMB are non-track table elevation types; the QMF is a non-track, non-elevated table type.
- Positioning and stopper pins
- The QMA has positioning pins and stopper pins; Pascal demonstrates both in its videos.
- Works with other quick mold change equipment
- Pairs with Pascal mag clamps and auto couplers for a faster, more automated mold change.
Product Line / Models
Pascal builds mold changers in several drive and track styles. Examples from Pascal installations:
- Powered, drive roller type – For large molds, from 1.5 tons on a 2,250 kN machine up to 30 tons × 2 molds on a 30,000 kN machine.
- QME manual, on the rail – Rail-guided manual changer, shown from 500 kN (300 kg × 2 molds) to 3,000 kN (1.5 tons × 2 molds).
- QMA manual, non-track, table elevation type – Manual cart with an elevating table, shown on 500 kN to 1,000 kN machines with molds up to 600 kg.
- QMB battery-powered, non-track, table elevation type – Battery-powered cart; the QMB1 is shown with a 1.5-ton mold on a 1,500 kN machine.
- QMF manual, non-track, non-elevated table type – Manual cart with a fixed-height table.
- Die stage, pusher type – Fixed roller table with pusher, shown with an 8-ton mold on a 6,500 kN machine.
- Die stage, pin gear type – Powered, on the rail, shown with a 25-ton mold on a 1,600 kN machine.
Applications & Benefits
- Faster mold changes: Molds move in and out horizontally, which Pascal says cuts mold change time considerably compared with a forklift or crane.
- Crane-free mold changes: Molds load horizontally instead of being lifted by forklift or overhead crane.
- Two-color machines: Pascal shows a manual rail-type changer on a 2,500 kN two-color injection molding machine.
- Large molds: Powered drive roller models handle molds up to 30 tons on 30,000 kN machines.
- Automated mold change: Combined with Pascal mag clamps and auto couplers for a more automatic change.
Technical Specifications (Examples)
Sample installations from Pascal's literature. For an exact match, send us your machine tonnage, platen size and mold sizes and weights.
How to Choose the Right Pascal Mold Changer
- Start with your machine tonnage, platen size and the size and weight of your heaviest mold.
- Decide on manual, battery-powered or powered drive based on mold weight and how often molds change.
- Choose rail type for a fixed path at one machine, or a non-track cart to serve more than one machine.
- Decide how many molds the changer should hold (one or two) and check the floor space beside the machine.
- Plan companion equipment, such as a mag clamp or auto coupler, for a faster, more automatic change.
Why Pascal Mold Changers Are Trusted
- Wide installed range: Pascal shows mold changers on injection molding machines from 500 kN to 30,000 kN.
- Light to heavy molds: Pascal installations handle molds from 300 kg up to 30 tons.
- Complete quick mold change systems: Pascal mold changers work alongside Pascal mag clamps and auto couplers.
Contact & Ordering
Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:
- Machine make, model and tonnage
- Platen dimensions and tie-bar spacing
- Mold sizes (width, height, thickness) and weights
- Number of molds to stage and floor space beside the machine
- Preferred drive (manual, battery or powered) and number of mold changes per shift
- Any mag clamp or coupler plans
- Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.
