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Standard guiding system
Pillar – bush – centering bush
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Ejector set guiding
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Support pillars with guiding function
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Standard guiding systems

The standard guiding system is used to guide the two mold halves. It essentially consists of guide pillars, guide bushes and centering sleeves.

The high-quality guiding elements match perfectly to our comprehensive range of cavity plates.

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Guiding system with two fitting diameters

Guiding system with two fitting diameters for an optimal fit in the guiding hole
Second fitting diameter enables easy assembly and removal

Anti-rotation protection

The correct assembly of the mold halves is guaranteed by the ‘3 + 1’ principal. Three guiding elements with a large diameter and one guiding element with a smaller diameter are installed.

Mold bases designed in the Meusburger web shop have the 3 + 1 principle automatically.

Guiding elements with DLC coating

Guides are subject to high wear due to friction when opening and closing the mold. The DLC coating offers the best sliding properties and thus durability.

Tip: Additional lubrication significantly increases service life.

Increased corrosion resistance and service life
Best dry-running properties enable use in cleanrooms
Minimized wear thanks to excellent sliding properties

Ejector set guiding

Sliding guide

Roller guide

Guiding via support pillars

NR	V *	FQ **	Characteristics	Lubrication
E 1144 E 1140 + E 1332	high	low	Without play Highest precision Minimal wear	VLS 250 high-performance oil
E 11206	moderate	medium	Self-lubricating through sinter layer Good emergency operating features	Relubrication with VLS 250 high-performance oil
E 1120	moderate	medium	Common guide bush in the ejector set	VGS 180 High-performance grease
E 1125	moderate	medium	Self-lubricating Optimum lubrication through graphite inserts Initial lubrication reduces wear	Initially with VGM 160 high-performance grease
E 11202	moderate	high	Cleanroom compatible with DLC coated guide pillars Inexpensive	VGS 180 High-performance grease

* V: Speed of the ejector set during demolding
** FQ: Permissible shear force

Sliding guide with self-lubricating sinter layer

Ideal for self-lubricating applications thanks to the oil depot and solid lubricant MoS2 in the sinter layer
The frictional heat causes the oil to rise to the sliding surface. Due to its capillary action the oil retreats back into the sinter layer (when the machine is idle).
The ideal diffusion zone between the sinter layer and the steel sheath ensures inseparable molecular bonds
High resistance to abrasive wear and very good emergency operating features without additional lubrication

E 11206

Ball guides – precise and smooth running

Virtually free of play thanks to optimum preload
E 1144 Recirculating ball bushing: limited stroke in comparison to E 1140 + E 1332 ball cages
Ball cages: higher load capacity compared to recirculating ball bushing

– can become overloaded at high shear forces due to the point contact

E 1144 E 1332

Flat guiding unit

Flat guiding units are mounted to the outside of the mold. They combine two functions in one component: guiding and centering. The gliding plates are DLC coated as standard.

Vertical installation from the split line face
Advantage: machining of pocket and thread in one clamping operation
Horizontal installation from the side
Advantage: space-saving installation

Flat guiding unit comparison