uCAMS™/DR
(universal Cleaning Assembly Maintenance System Die Rotator)

Designed specifically for handling flat dies (cast or sheet), uCAMS™/DR serves as an essential ‘tool’ for managing the difficult task of removing and transporting dies from the extrusion line.

The uCAMS™/DR simplifies die removal and reinstallation, offering greater protection to personnel and company assets!

Due to various spatial constraints an extrusion die can often be the most difficult to access, especially for purposes of inspection and servicing. Standard procedures require roll stand retraction with the workspace surrounding the die and roll stand often constricted with little to no cross-machine direction space available. The compact footprint associated with uCAMS™/DR allows for easy maneuverability between the sheet die mounting location and the retracted roll stand. uCAMS™/DR simplifies the job of either removing or remounting a die from the extrusion line minimizing risks to people and equipment. Using uCAMS™/DR to transport the die to the position (immediately adjacent to the re-installation location) and rotating it to the angle desired greatly simplifies the process of re-mounting a die. Using uCAMS™/DR simply involves a straight lift between the uCAMS™/DR rotation cradles and the remounting position on the extrusion line, thereby eliminating multiple alignment attempts and temporary sawhorses or wood skids commonly used today. Furthermore, the challenges of handling a die that weighs several thousand pounds are minimized to a single operator now capable of rotating the die to the proper orientation.

uCAMS™/DR Advantages

The uCAMS™/DR provides significant advantages over current die removal and inspection procedures. The unique design of the uCAMS™/DR…

•  Allows compact cart to fit directly beneath die mount position for ease of die removal and transport
•  Permits safe 360 degree rotation for orienting dies to/from horizontal, vertical or angled positions (complex configurations common to vertical, horizontal or j-stack roll stands)
• Provides the means for die rotation to occur thru the axis center-of-gravity for stable and safe operation
• Eliminates risky die rigging/manipulations onto pallets, plywood or carboard surfaces
•  Serves as an inspection and maintenance workstation, positioned at a safe ergonomic height for operator
•  Offers compatibility with a variety of die sizes due to its adjustable width settings situated on linear bearing glides
•  Transports dies safely to/from uCAMS™ service location for additional maintenance processes of splitting/cleaning/servicing functions