Not all hydraulic cylinders are designed to survive the real conditions of plastic injection molds. This article compares Vega, AHP...
Choosing
Vega Excellence—Self-locking
Many components in the world of plastic molding rely on hydraulic power, because it normally allows much greater pressure (and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Unscrewing Devices
by Alessandro Draganti, Technical Director Vega srl. Threads in Molds Except in the most simple of cases,...
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...
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...
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...