Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd.

PRODUCT INFORMATION # 104896 Revision: 2 Released: 2012/01/18

Supersedes # 104896 Rev 1 of May 2009

Issued by Distribution Recommended Installation by Warranty Terms

CSG Mold X Customer X Customer X Standard warranty XMachine Hot Runner Regional Husky Service Parts only warranty Robotics Internal Special

Subject Neck ring alignment tool for improved neck ring alignment Rev. 2 On January 3, 2012, a global standard for set-up and alignment came into

effect. See page 2 for details. Products Affected All cavity and core lock molds. Description A new neck ring alignment tool has been designed to improve neck ring

alignment. This tool must be used whenever neck rings are being installed or when realignment is required. The tool will hold the neck ring in the proper position while the neck ring bolts are tightened. Tightening the neck rings without this tool will cause the neck ring to turn creating misalignment and mismatch. Proper alignment of the neck rings will increase the mold life.

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Rev. 2 Standards In order to ensure a single, global standard for the set-up and alignment

of mold neck rings the following standards are being put in place, starting January 3, 2012. These standards will improve product life related to taper wear and reduce preform flash. They include: 1. Establishing a single global standard related to neck ring alignment

prior to shipping. 2. Improving customers compliance to mandatory mold start up

alignment procedures as defined in the mold manual. 3. Better alignment procedures and access to the required documents.

Rev. 2 Changes After January 3, 2012:

1. All molds will be shipped with hand tightened neck rings only,

regardless of design or if tested. 2. One (1) neck ring will be removed (top of operator side column) prior

to shipping. 3. Removed neck ring and spare neck rings will be placed in the new

alignment kit. 4. A new red Caution label is a reminder to align the neck rings. 5. A new blue Notice label directs the customer to the alignment kit.

6. Neck ring alignment tool and procedure for aligning the neck rings will

be included in the alignment kit. This kit is part of the standard tool kit for molds.

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Rev. 2 Alignment Kit The alignment kit contains:

1. Mold manual CD 2. Mold operator manual 3. Neck ring alignment

procedure # 653-2 4. Neck ring alignment

tool 5. Removed neck ring

from the mold and all spare neck rings

6. Six shims 7. O-rings removed from

neck rings

Ordering Instructions

For your reference, Husky Part Numbers for neck ring alignment tools that are included in the above mentioned kits are provided below. They can be ordered from the nearest Husky Parts Distribution Center, if required.

Asia SE Asia China Japan

+65-6480-7241 +86-21-3849-4528 +81-45-923-1001

Buffalo Toll free Direct Fax

1-800-828-7842 (716) 630-7300 (716) 630-7360

Latin America Brazil Mexico

+55 11 4589 7200 +52 5550891160

Luxembourg EC (most countries) Direct & Non-EC Fax

008000 800 4300 + (352) 52115-4300 + (352) 523040

Part Information New part # Description

4317466 Neck ring alignment tool for 50 mm pitch molds 4319455 Neck ring alignment tool for 60 mm pitch molds 4319534 Neck ring alignment tool for 63.5 mm pitch molds 3919150 Neck ring alignment tool for 67.5 mm pitch molds 4320645 Neck ring alignment tool for 75 mm pitch molds

Lead time Four Weeks

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Warranty Terms Standard warranty:

Parts and labor are covered by our standard product warranty. Repair or replacement of failed parts will not extend the warranty coverage on the Equipment beyond the original expiration date.

Warning Complete the Lockout/Tagout procedure in accordance with

applicable local codes before performing maintenance activities. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death.

Installation Instructions

In accordance with the attached Service Procedure # 653-2. With the instructions provided, the customers qualified personnel can perform the implementation outlined in this bulletin. If the customer requests assistance, it can be scheduled through Huskys Regional Service and will be charged to the customer.

Assistance If you require assistance, please call your Regional Husky Sales Office or

the respective the Technical Support Group listed below:

Asia

Toll free (China) Outside China Direct Fax

+ 800-820-1667 + 800-4875-9477 + 86-21-3849-4520 + 86-21-5046-3200

North America Toll free Direct Fax

1-800-465-HUSKY (4875) (905) 951-4875 (905) 951-5348

Latin America Brazil Mexico

+55 11 4589 7200 +52 5550891160 option 5

Europe EC (most countries) Direct & Non-EC Fax

008000 800 4300 + (352) 52115-4300 + (352) 523040

Attachment Service Procedure # 653-2 Note This bulletin and the attachment should be sent to customers.

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