Option 1- Clamps, basic die-transfer equipment, racks.

The first Option to QDX is always to find and install the right clamps. For small to medium-sized press facilities, consider the sequence of upgrades illustrated below.In Option 1, basic die transfer equipment is used: a manual loading table, a smaller type of the GPO Truck, a MM multipurpose fork-lift truck and/or a TPCH fork-lift attachment.

Option A - Die carts on rails.

On large factory floors, die carts running on rails will achieve best die Xchange times.

Option B - Rolling-bolster systems.

When the press bed is at ground level, a rolling bolster can make a very efficient solution. The bolster is pulled out of and pushed into the press by a transfer device that may be used on several different presses. Our rolling-bolster QDX systems use long, bar-like T-slot clamps that cover the entire length of the bolster and include die rollers.

Option 2 - die rollers, consoles and push-pull units.

In Option 2, with increasing Xchange rates and/or die weights, presses are fitted with die rollers/lifters and loading bolster extensions. In addition, our PPS - Push-Pull System a press-mounted or mobile loading device, can be used.

Option C - Driver-operated and pedestrian-controlled die trucks

Die trucks are efficient and flexible. Our trucks range in capacity from 0.5 to 25 tons, they are available with single and double load platforms, controlled by operators walking behind or ridding on board. (not sold in the U.S.A.)

Option 3 - Die shuttle and loading tables.

For even higher production volumes, adds die transfer shuttles and/or loading tables,
to reduce downtimes and increase throughput.