Plastic Machinery, Molds and Mold Accessories
Separate packing lists are required for standalone molds, molding machines and mold parts; mold weight may affect the loading and unloading plan.
Details
- Forming plastic products and changing production mold sets. Separate packing lists are required for standalone molds, molding machines and mold parts; mold weight may affect the loading and unloading plan.
- Record clamping force, capacity, mold dimensions, the weight of each set and the accessory layout. Materials to be checked include mold steel, hydraulic assemblies and electrical components.
- Protect mold surfaces against rust, secure mold plates with bracing, and separate accessory packages from heavy machinery assemblies.
- Complete machines, standalone molds and spare parts must be listed separately to determine the appropriate documentation.
Preparation
- Request that the supplier mark each mold and reconcile the clamping fixtures supplied with the molding machine.
- Record clamping force, capacity, mold dimensions, the weight of each set and the accessory layout.
- Protect mold surfaces against rust, secure mold plates with bracing, and separate accessory packages from heavy machinery assemblies.
Frequently asked questions
Do steel molds shipped with a molding machine need to be listed separately?
Request that the supplier mark each mold and reconcile the clamping fixtures supplied with the molding machine. Record clamping force, capacity, mold dimensions, the weight of each set and the accessory layout.
Which aspects of plastic machinery, molds and mold accessories should be verified before proposing a plan?
Complete machines, standalone molds and spare parts must be listed separately to determine the appropriate documentation.