friction pullers

parting line sequence control

Progressive’s Friction Pullers can be used to uniformly draw floating plates and inserts.
Designed to replace shoulder bolts, the Friction Pullers initiate movement and utilize friction
at a particular setting to release the plate when travel limits are reached.

L m Nylon 6 Resin with 8620 Fastener CAD insertion point

catalog d l t h hd Maximum
number Force
H Hex Hole Depth
L L
(Each)

FP-10 10 17 M5-.8 3 20 32.5 kg (70 lbs)

D FP-13 13 20
H
M6-1
H
4 23 62.5 kg (135 lbs)
FP-16 16 25 M8-1.25 5 D 30 D 150.0 kg (330 lbs)

T FP-20 20 28 M10-1.5 6 32 212.5 kg (470 lbs)

T T

D D
D
Receiving Receiving
Hole
Hole finish Hole finish Hole
Receiving = µ Ra .4-1.6 Diameter Diameter
= µ Ra .4-1.6
Hole
Diameter
Floating Floating

D D D D or InsertPlate or Insert
Plate

+.10mm +.10mm
Floating +.15mm +.15mm
Interference Interference
D Plate or Insert Adjusted Adjusted
on Friction on Friction
Puller Puller
HD HD
2mm R 2mm R
ce 3mm 3mm
d PL PL PL PL
n 10mm 10mm
Minimum Minimum
HD
2mm R
mm D D D D

PL Recommended interference fit is .1 to .15mm larger than

D D
the receiving hole. To adjust the Friction Puller, rotate the
screw clockwise and measure bulge to achieve the proper
fit. Further adjustments can be performed with 1/4 turn
increments, lining up the reference arrows on the fastener
to the resin.

Mold Closed Mold Open

Fastener
Technical Information:
• For mold maintenance, before removing the mold from the press, rotate the
screw counter-clockwise 3/4 turn. This will allow easy separation of plates.
• Maximum operating temperature is 250° F (120° C).
Hemisphere
• Fastener includes Nylok® patch for secure installation.
• The hemisphere is plated for additional lubricity during adjustments.
• Friction Pullers are self-venting. Additional venting not required when using
blind holes. Resin
• Replacement items are available. Contact Customer Service for availability.

U.S. Patent Nos. 8,038,425 and 8,038,426

European Patent No. 2,282,883
Chinese Patent No. ZL200980121427.4 J-7
Others pending.