norelem expands it´s range of standard parts for mould and tool making
Manufacturers rely on moulds as valuable tools that enable precise customisation, ensure consistent quality, enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation in product development. This ability to deliver tailored solutions efficiently is crucial for meeting the diverse needs of customers across a range of sectors.
Addressing the ever-changing requirements of the manufacturing industry, norelem, a leading global provider of components, has significantly expanded its range of standard parts, introducing 18 new product families and approximately 2,300 items, enhancing its extensive catalogue to better serve manufacturing needs.
Marcus Schneck, CEO at norelem, commented: "We've engineered these components with users’ efficiency in mind, ensuring easy assembly, disassembly and replacement. This not only simplifies maintenance, saving our customers valuable time and money but also eliminates the need for specialised training, further reducing costs for our customers.
The extended range includes essential components such as guide pillars, guide pins, guide bushes, guide sleeves and slide plates, all of which play crucial roles in ensuring the smooth operation of moulds and are engineered to meet the rigorous standards of precision engineering.
For instance, norelem's guide pillars, crafted from hardened steel, offer robust vertical alignment and stable guidance. This is essential for maintaining precision in movable parts, which benefits manufacturers by ensuring that parts remain aligned, reducing the risk of errors and enhancing overall manufacturing precision.
Complementing these are guide pins, which are also made from hardened steel, guaranteeing a snug fit within guide pillar bores to facilitate seamless operational efficiency. When used in conjunction with guide pillars, these guide pins provide users with reliable and precise positioning, improving the consistency and quality of produced parts.
Additionally, norelem introduces guide bushes, guide sleeves and slide plates fabricated from durable materials such as bronze with graphite inserts or hardened steel. These materials are selected for their excellent mechanical strength and durability, ensuring long-lasting and reliable components capable of withstanding heavy loads and impacts in demanding manufacturing environments, offering a safer choice for manufacturers.
The inclusion of graphite inserts acts as a self-lubricating element, reducing friction and wear on sliding components. This not only extends the longevity of tools and moulds but also optimises performance, lowering maintenance costs and downtime for the user while improving the efficiency and lifespan of their equipment.
Beyond their mechanical advantages, norelem's standard parts are pivotal in enhancing overall operational efficiency by achieving precise movement control, stability and durability in critical applications such as injection moulds and stamping tools.
The new parts standardised design ensures near-maintenance-free operation, fostering consistent, high-quality production outputs and minimising downtime. This provides users with a reliable and efficient manufacturing process, leading to higher productivity and reduced operational disruptions.
Marcus continued: "Our commitment is to empower engineers and designers to maintain seamless operations, allowing them to focus on other priorities, and these latest components are tailored to bolster manufacturing efficiency and ensure robust, dependable performance in essential applications.”
For more information about norelem's expanded standard parts range and how they can optimise your manufacturing processes, visit the norelem website.