The best of all worlds, the roller bearing lock is a proven, newly patented combination alignment lock that combines the best features of the tapered, straight and needle bearing locks with additional benefits.
Starting with the first phase of initial alignment, the roller bearing lock uses large hardened rollers and a lift radius on the female side that creates an effortless engagement even when a large mold misalignment exists.
In the second phase, the roller bearing lock alignment provides maximum early engagement protection, up to two times the length of standard straight and needle bearing locks with the same physical size.
The third phase is final lock-up holding strength. The male side has a 5-degree taper with over travel protection, assuring the tightest tolerance, maximizing holding strength.
Roller bearing locks require the same machining as standard straight locks and in many cases have the identical footprint making substitution easy. The roller bearing lock design symmetry allows full interchangeability between male and female components. The superior design and long life expectancy of the roller bearing lock permits a limited one-million cycle warranty. 2
The roller bearing lock is available for both side and top applications with these benefits:
1) Effortless misaligned initial engagement.
2) Provide the longest early engagement protection.
3) The highest possible lock-up strength.
4) May be identical to your current lock footprint.
5) Interchangeable male and female components.
6) Has .000 interference even at 5-degree misalignment, eliminating the issue of seizing and galling.
7) Reduced maintenance expense over the life of the mold.
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