Liftlink Technologies designs and fabricates high-capacity crane and hoist systems for continuous, robust service in a number of the world’s most demanding environments; our machines are often found in steel mills, wastewater treatment plants, and aerospace manufacturing facilities, just to call a couple of.
We’re proud to concentrate on building equipment to satisfy unique press shop requirements for die handling, with available solutions starting from ¼-ton hoists to equipment capable of 100 plenty of overhead lifting capacity.
Press shops frequently utilize vertical operations to permit for leaner die handling processes and improved efficiency. A vertical system also can reduce nonessential handling, especially in applications that regularly reuse stamping dies, while freeing up a big amount of facility floor space, maximizing production volume for a given operation.
By implementing a vertical storage and retrieval system, stored items are often shielded from potential damage while reducing tooling costs. Extremely versatile, these systems are often configured consistent with individual needs, accommodating dies, tooling, safety products, and more.
In addition, microprocessor controls, position indicators, and knowledge displays can all help vertical systems work intelligently and incredibly quickly, boosting equipment uptime by streamlining tool location and retrieval. This streamlining also improves overall facility safety by eliminating the necessity for the awkward stretching, bending, and climbing often required to succeed in traditional shelving and rack systems.
Die handling requires specialty equipment with the precise operation. Most press shops employ a specialized die gripper or die lifter, handling each die with slings on all four corners for max stability. A die gripper crane operator can control its width and length employing a radio controller, within 20 mm.
To meet the high accuracy demanded in die handling, cameras are often mounted to the trolley or die gripper for full visual assessment. A radio controller also can be set to point out camera views to the operator, allowing easy positioning of the die gripper to the lifting pin.
Other available enhancements for these unique systems include:
- Closed-loop inverter controls
- Absolute encoders for hoisting position feedback
- Laser systems for bridge and trolley position measurement
- Strict mechanical tolerances and accurate movement control
