14 September 2020 Vega Excellence—Self-locking Many components in the world of plastic molding rely on hydraulic power, because it normally allows much greater pressure (and...
22 July 2020 New Looks, New Features! Over the years, our official website went through many changes—a new configurator, new technologies, and especially a whole new look! But...
01 October 2018 Lost in the jungle of cylinder switches Yes, it’s true: switches are necessary, but there are so many types and versions that they seem to make a...
06 February 2017 Why Should I Use Hydraulics in a Mold? In fact, the question should be reversed: why not use hydraulics in molds? In this article, we’ll first examine the...
13 December 2016 Slanted Columns or Cylinders: What Should I Use? As you know, plastic components evolved a lot in the past years. For example, the printer you had on your...
20 September 2016 Unscrewing Devices by Alessandro Draganti, Technical Director Vega srl. Threads in Molds Except in the most simple of cases,...
09 March 2016 How to find the right cylinder or accessory It is very important for clearly identify the right cylinder or accessory whether you are an Injection Mould Designer, or...
01 March 2016 Which Fluids are best for a Hydraulic Cylinder? A few centuries ago the answer would be just one: Water! In fact, it has the best efficiency, it will...
26 October 2015 Mold Cycle vs. Cylinder Speed In injection mold cycles, hydraulic cylinders usually start operating during opening and closing phases. Therefore, it’s quite common for mold...
12 October 2015 Choosing the Right Cylinder—Aluminium or Steel Body? Cylinder bodies can be made either of aluminum alloy or steel. Each of them has its own pros and cons,...