HASCO InsertKey – for the unambiguous coding of mould inserts

The system, consisting of the sleeve Z0881/... and the bush Z0882/..., ensures positioning and assembly of the inserts without any risk of confusion, and thus offers clear advantages in process reliability, efficiency and standardisation in mouldmaking.

The use of the InsertKey enables the identical production of mould inserts. Work preparation, storage of spare parts and maintenance work are far more efficient.

The coding is achieved by specific rotation in the installation space, whereby, depending on the application, only a single code is required in the mold frame plate for each insert. The positioning of the insert is determined automatically when the InsertKey is installed – reliably eliminating sources of error through mixing up the mould inserts.

The scalability of the coding increases the possibilities: through the use of two InsertKey units, each with eight possible positions, up to 64 clearly distinguishable combinations (8²) are created. This means that the system can be adjusted flexibly to any number of cavities and mould concepts – with minimum space requirements, because the InsertKey has no protrusion and no additional space requirement on the mould, and can be integrated in a compact installation space.

With the new InsertKey, HASCO is consistently extending its portfolio of practice-oriented standard mould units for modern mouldmaking. The system offers clear benefits in standardisation and process control and is a further part of the company’s claim to continuously improve efficiency and reliability in the injection moulding process through innovative solutions.