Unit makes handling molds and tooling easy
Tecdos TMB German manufacturer RUD Ketten Rieger & Dietz GmbH u. Co. KG makes a range of products for moving, handling and maintaining molds and tooling. The Tecdos TMB combines the functionality of a turnover device and a workbench. Options include PE surfaces that protect the table and prevent loads from slipping; add-on work surfaces and extensions and attachment points. The Caldwell Group handles sales and marketing of RUD’s Tecdos products in Canada and the U.S.
What’s new? The Tecdos TMB.
Benefits Safe, ergonomic handling of heavy molds and tooling. The unit’s height is adjustable to ensure an ergonomic workspace and make mold disassembly, maintenance and re-assembly tasks simpler. Its built-in drive mechanism can be powered by a cordless drill, allowing for quick, easy positioning of loads up to 2.75 tons within a 90-degree arc. The Tecdos TMB is easily moved with a crane or forklift.
Caldwell Group Inc., Rockford, Ill., 815-229-5667, www.caldwellinc.com
Vital statistics | |
Work surface | 2.6 feet by 2.6 feet |
Maximum capacity | 5,511 pounds |
Weight of TMB | 595 pounds |
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David Tillett
Associate Editor David Tillett writes and edits for Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing, Plastics Recycling and The Journal of Blow Molding. He covers new products, industry news, patents and consumer and business equipment. He has more than 20 years of experience in daily newspaper, online and magazine journalism.
