Demountable guide pillar with retaining collar EPO
The EPO collar mounted guide column guides cutting tools in a precise and stable position.
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Specifications
Material : 16MnCr5 - Case-hardened
Dimensions :
- Diameter : from 20 to 40mm
- Length : from 160 to 250mm
Type of mounting : Flanged fitted on the intermediate plate (also called hold-down or stripper). The flange is supplied with the pillar.
Hardness : 60 to 64 HRC for maximum wear resistance and durability. Designed for prolonged use thanks to its robust construction and high hardness.
Treatment : Case hardening and tempering for optimum surface hardness.
Benefits :
- Precise alignment
- Reduced wear and maintenance of press tools
- Suitable for high speed thank to its intermadiate plate mounting
Available in 3 tolerance classes represented by a color code (white, blue and yellow). This allows precise matching with the guide bushes tailored to the need.
Conception : Modular design for an easy integration and simplified maintenance.
- Machining
- Grinding
- Treatment
Target application :
Ideal for press tools, injection moulds or any other assembly requiring precise, reliable guidance..
Recommendations for use :
- Mounting : The column is mounted into the intermediate plate using the flange supplied. It is important to ensure that the pillar is correctly fitted to guarantee the parralelism with the guide bushe and preventing preventing premature wear.
- Environment : Do not store or use the column in a corrosive environment.
Maintenance recommendations :
- Regular cleaning
- Regular inspection
- Load control
To order you need to indicate :
- The diameter
- The length
Example : EPF.032.180
Technical data
3D Model
Plan
L : Pillar length
D1 : Pillar diameter
E : Press-fit length
d : Thread diameter
T : Flange collar thickness
![Schéma EPO](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.amdl-eu.com%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fepo-337ca28c.png&w=1920&q=75)
Pictures
![MDL- MDL guide pillars- MDL compnents-MDL standardized components for press tools- Guide pillars Type EPO-MDL a registered trademark of the French manufacturer of standardized components for press tools AMDL](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.amdl-eu.com%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fmdl-mdl-guide-pillars-mdl-compnents-mdl-standardized-components-for-press-tools-guide-pillars-type-epo.jpg&w=1920&q=75)
![Guide pillars for press tools construction from MDL and Porter Besson registered marks Guide pillars, from registered trademarks MDL and Porter Besson , property of La Scop AMDL SA](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.amdl-eu.com%2Fuploads%2Fmedia%2Fguide-pillars-from-registered-trademarks-mdl-and-porter-besson-property-of-la-scop-amdl-sa.jpg&w=3840&q=75)