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Machine and production line ancillaries, miscellaneous equipment
News Release from: WDS | Subject: Plastic hand wheels and crank handles
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 December 2003
Plastic hand wheels and crank handles
are clean
A range of plastic hand wheels and crank handles with steel inserts is ideal for upgrading equipment for use in clean environments.
WDS have introduced a range of plastic hand wheels and crank handles with steel inserts which are ideal for upgrading equipment for use in clean environments such as those found in the medical and food industries The range offers a cost effective corrosion and chemical resistant solution for low profile adjustment operations in all types of equipment from articulated beds to multi-function machines
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 5 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The new handles offer designers a highly versatile and cost effective alternative to all-steel designs and are available in two basic designs; Hand wheels are available to suit a wide range of applications and are supplied in seven different colours and ten different sizes, from 80 to 160mm in width.
Other options include a choice of standard or stainless steel bosses set into the tough thermoplastic body, a particularly useful option if the end product will be subject to washdowns or other intensive cleaning practices.
Methods of rotation vary from the standard 'fixed revolving grip' to a foldaway design that promotes compact and snag-free operation.
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Any of the 10,000+ standard workholding parts, fittings and fixtures now available from the new WDS Web site can be ordered in a matter of seconds, using a 'Quick Order' function.
Hydraulic clamps hold smaller parts precisely
Workholding range has single and double acting ram's with a broad range of mounting options, compact metric block cylinders and an extended range of HydraClamps for 360 deg holding.
If simplicity of design and unit cost are also considerations, convenient 'finger slot' versions are available that offer a super low profile due to the complete absence of a protruding handle mechanism.
For applications where more leverage is required, WDS has introduced two thermoplastic crank handles with a choice of square or reamed steel inserts.
Again they are available with a standard fixed revolving grip or a design which folds back into its body for hassle-free operation and storage.
A super tough glass fibre reinforced crank handle design is also available with a fixed revolving grip.
The handles are ideal for use in industrial and processing applications and are supplied with all-bakelite grips in seven colours with a choice of steel, stainless or brass inserts.
When it comes to simpler components, WDS supplies all manner of nuts, washers, bolts, plungers, studs, screws, hinges and even springs in stainless steel.
If a customer requires something a little less standard, WDS offer a full design consultation 'Specials' service that can produce the best component for the application at extremely competitive prices and short lead times.
Their complete catalogue features over 10,000 standard parts and workholding products and is accessible online where customers can download 3D files of standard parts to suit most currently supported 3D CAD packages. Request a free brochure from WDS ...
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