DME VectorForm Lifter Systems
Taking Lifter systems to the next level.

VectorForm Overview
DME proudly announces the VectorForm™ Lifter System – a Takao Injection Mold Engineering innovation. This lifter system offers unprecedented design flexibility in mold design.

Design flexibility with undercuts
With the VectorForm Lifter System it is now possible to incorporate undercuts that are twice as deep as previously possible – or cut the ejector stroke in half while maintaining existing undercut geometries.

Ingenious slide base concept
With the lifter rod being actuated from a sliding base rather than a static base, the lifter angle can be considerably more aggressive. While most lifter systems recommend a maximum angle of 15 degrees, VectorForm can easily accommodate angles of 30 degrees and beyond. And with the slide base, you can even accelerate or decelerate the movement of the lifter core relative to the ejector plate – an almost impossible challenge for lifter systems that utilize a static base. The VectorForm base is available in three styles:

  • Standard slide base – the most flexible and economical
  • Joint slide base – permits the lifter core assembly to be retained by a single pin
  • Universal slide base – a universal joint enables greater flexibility while still requiring only on screw to retain the lifter core assembly
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Modular design
The modular design of the VectorForm Lifter System enables ganging of multiple lifter systems to accommodate very large lifter cores. Until now, pre-engineered lifter systems were not suitable for large lifter cores. With the VectorForm Lifter System many applications, including automotive and large enclosures, can benefit from dramatically reduced design time, and cost of initial installation and ongoing maintenance.


Key features of the VectorForm Lifter System include:
  • Operation to 30 degrees and beyond
  • Simple plate machining
  • Robust design eliminates the need to slowly return ejectors
  • Smooth pivoting motion inhibits galling and reduces wear
  • Heel plates stabilize actuator and act as a positive stop for the lifter
  • No moving parts - such as wear plate assemblies or shoes - in ejector plate that could bind
  • Simple stationary retainer saves time and machining costs
  • Compact design minimizes potential for interference with other components
Benefits
  • Enables tremendous design flexibility – operation to 30 degrees and
    beyond maximizes undercut
  • Reduced stack height and quicker cycles – installation angles of 30 degrees more
    minimizes ejector stroke
  • Simply installation and minimal machining requirements -
    no diagonal plate hole machining is required
  • Guide rod ensures that lifter core travels securely throughout the ejector stroke
    regardless of angle
  • Guide rod permits very large or very thin lifter cores to be actuated without binding
    for maximum reliability
  • Guide rod can accept cooling for delivery to lifter core
  • Eliminates need for slow return – due to robust design
  • Multiple lifter cores can be "ganged" into one or more VectorForm assemblies to lower overall system cost
  • Slide base options permit design flexibility including lifter acceleration and deceleration
  • Off-the-shelf availability of all components for immediate delivery

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