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The proven RUD Tecdos TM tool turner is now also available in a ‘small version’.
"Manufacturers of plastic parts for the automotive industry, users in medical technology, packaging manufacturers and anyone who uses injection moulding tools have something to look forward to: We now also have a solution for the safe, efficient and ergonomic handling of moulds and tools weighing up to five tonnes,‘ explains Anne Kühling, Product Manager in the Conveying & Drive Technology division at RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG. ’With the new weight class of the RUD Tecdos TM, we have perfectly complemented and consistently expanded our mould handling portfolio," continues Kühling.
Five tonnes turned efficiently and safely.
The five-tonne version of the RUD TECDOS TM can accommodate tools and moulds weighing up to five tonnes on its 80 x 100 cm table surface. The tool turner is ideal for use in the injection moulding industry. However, the five-tonne tool turner also optimises processes in tool and mould making, in punching, bending and forming technology, in the automotive sector and in the electronics and packaging industries.
With its compact dimensions of approx. 140 x 80 cm x 100 cm, the RUD TECDOS TM in its five-tonne version is particularly space-saving and flexible in operation and can be moved using a pallet truck, forklift or crane.
Turning in 30 seconds.
Compared to tool handling with a crane, turning with the RUD TECDOS TM 08/10-5 is at least twice as fast and takes just half a minute. Plugs or cooling hoses, which often have to be removed for safety reasons during crane maintenance, can simply remain in place during maintenance with the innovative turning table from RUD.
Ergonomics and occupational safety in focus.
The RUD TECDOS TM 08/10-5 revolutionises the maintenance and repair of moulds and tools, enabling work to be carried out in complete safety in accordance with BGV regulations. Anyone who drags or pulls loads across the hall floor with a crane is not only working in a fire-hazardous manner, but also in violation of current standards, §37 of the accident prevention regulations for cranes issued by the professional associations.
Demand from the market.
‘The impetus for the development of our Mould Handling Solutions came directly from the market. This was also the case with our expansion, the five-tonne version of the RUD TECDOS TM. This shows that there is still a great need and demand for efficient, safe and ergonomic handling solutions for moulds and tools of different weight classes,’ says Kühling.
RUD launched its first innovation in the field of mould handling over ten years ago: the RUD TECDOS TM tool turner for tools and moulds weighing up to 64 tonnes. Further developments were gradually added. The Mould Handling Solutions division now comprises a total of four products for turning, opening and closing tools: the classic RUD TECDOS TM tool turner, the RUD TECDOS TS tool opener and their bench versions for tools up to 2.5 tonnes, the RUD TECDOS TMB and TSB.
Author: Sabrina Deininger
