Die

Handling
Die Carts

Atlas self-powered
Die Carts are used in
hundreds of installations
for fast, accurate and safe
die or mold changeover.
They provide controlled
movement and positioning
of dies in stamping presses
or press lines, via pendant
or line controls.
A single cart and two racks can serve two
stand-alone or tandem line presses. This
contract stamper minimizes inventory and
maximizes uptime with a die/rack system.

Benefits
Die changeover in minutes, with highly repeatable position-
ing of dies (eliminates trial-and-error repositioning)

More available production time for presses

Quick die change allows inventories to be minimized;

enables efficient batch-run capability

Eliminates the need for cranes to move the dies in and out
Alignment guide
prevents subplate of presses
drift
Reduces potential for damage to dies and presses
Load rolls
Improved part quality assurance (due to reduced die dam-
Push/pull age, and ability to quickly pull and inspect dies)
module moves
dies onto and
Reliability and Maintainability (R&M): proven technology and
off of cart
heavy-duty design result in higher R&M

Improved ergonomics and safety factors

Gripper Industry leader: Atlas has more cart-based die change sys-
tems in the field than all competitors combined

Control
pendant

2-position shot pin locates/locks

die subplate during cart movement, Floor track
then locates/locks cart during die
movement

Note: Some guarding removed for clarity.

 features&
specifications This completely automatic tandem line is routinely
FEATURES changed over in less than two minutes. Dies are
pre-staged on both the die carts (in foreground) and
• Heavy-duty wheels, bearings and frame; wheels ride in the die racks (located between the carts and the
floor tracks presses). The press barrier guards (yellow) are
automatically removed by the vertical arms on the
• Powered ballscrew push/pull module moves dies into die carts.
and out of the press
SPECIFICATIONS
• Shot pins transfer push/pull forces to the floor and
ensure accurate location and locking of the die/subplate
Die Size: Customer specified
and the cart
Die Weight: Up to 120 ton
• Dies are guided by keys or side guides to provide accu-
Cart Travel Speed: Up to 50 ft/min
rate die location (15 m/min)
• Standard pendant-operated controls Push/Pull: Up to 30 ft/min
(10 m/min)
• Caterpillar-type roller units
Passline: 11" (280 mm) and up
• Can be retrofitted to existing presses
Power: Electric or Hydraulic
• Commonly used with Atlas die racks for efficient die
exchange and temporary storage
OPTIONS
Fully automatic, one-button changeover
Automatic utility connector
Rider platform
Integrated safety gates
Safety bumper
Shifting module and support rollers
Multiple-station carts
Elevating platform

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