Progressive components adds SRT series sizes

    March 5, 2015
    SRT Series slide retainers:  Progressive Components International Corp. has extended this SRT Series of slide retainers featuring a compact design that allows installation in the mold base or in wear plates. Because of smooth, greaseless operation when holding side actions, the slide retainers are especially suited to cleanroom molding.
    Progressive 560
    Progressive 560

    SRT SERIES SLIDE RETAINERS  Progressive Components International Corp. has extended this SRT Series of slide retainers featuring a compact design that allows installation in the mold base or in wear plates. Because of smooth, greaseless operation when holding side actions, the slide retainers are especially suited to cleanroom molding.

    WHAT'S NEW?  Four new sizes. The product line now offers retention forces of 2, 4, 10, 20, 30, 50 and 80 pounds.

    BENEFITS  Refined force distribution for impact-free operation and color coding for easy force-range identification. The newly engineered springs have tighter tolerances and increased performance.

    Progressive Components International Corp., Wauconda, Ill., 847-487-1000, www.procomps.com

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