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INJECTION BLOW MOLDING
CORE ROD VALVE ADJUSTMENT TOOL

FOR PROCESSORS, MOLD SET-UP PERSONNEL

AND MOLD-MAKERS.

Introducing a faster and more precision way to adjust and measure injection blow molds' core rod valve stem nuts' position and valve stroke.
Kell-Strom KS5548 Core Rod Adjustment Tool With the Kell-Strom Core Rod Adjustment Tool it is possible to simultaneously:
  • Adjust Core Rod Lock/Star Nuts
  • Adjust Core Rod Cam/Hex Nuts
  • Read Active Changes in Cam/Hex Nut Position
  • Measure Cam/Hex Nut Position Exactly Within .001" (.0025MM)
  • Record Cam/Hex Nut Position, For SPC Purposes, Directly Into Computer (with digital indicator)
  • Secure Lock/Star Nut Into Locking Position Against Cam/Hex Nut
  • Do Both Adjusting and Measuring in a One Step Operation

Repeatability of individual core rod cam/hex nut settings for reconstruction of desired processing conditions and valve stroke is both extremely accurate and easy. The Core Rod Adjusting Tool will save you time over conventional adjustment wrenches and separate measurement tools.

Assembly and disassembly time of core rods is also reduced when using The Core Rod Adjusting Tool. A real time saver!Instructions, registration card and storage case are included with each Core Rod Adjustment Tool.

*Retainers for core rods with anti-rotation flats are available to your individual specifications. FAX dimensions at time of order.


How to select the Kell-Strom Core Rod Adjustment tool that's right for you from the table below:

  1. Reference Basic Part Number: KS5548
  2. Match your mold's core rod socket size (diameter and depth) to the corresponding DASH NUMBER
  3. Choose an INDICATOR TYPE LETTER.

Example: a complete adjustment tool's part number for use with core rods having 1.000 inch diameter X 1.540 inch sockets would be: KS5548-03M (with mechanical dial indicator).

BASIC PART NO. CORE ROD SOCKET DIAMETER CORE ROD SOCKET DEPTH (INCLUDING RETAINER GROOVE) DASH NUMBER DIGITAL INDICATOR MECHANICAL INDICATOR

KS5548

.765 INCH

1.540 INCH

-01

D

M

KS5548

.875 INCH

1.059 INCH

-02

D

M

KS5548

1.000 INCH

1.540 INCH

-03

D

M

KS5548

1.250 INCH

1.540 INCH

-04

D

M

KS5548

1.000 INCH

1.185 INCH

-05

D

M


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