Tool changers
by hubtex

The load is picked up by a lift mast with attached tool platform. The vehicle specification will always be individually adapted to your requirements. For example, a lifting range of at least 375 mm to 900 mm with a load capacity of 50 tons can be achieved. The pushing/pulling of the pressing tools is done via two thrust rods, which are driven by a push chain system. The thrust rods can be operated individually or together. The thrust rods are adjustable in length and can be exchanged. Alternatively, the thrust can also be realized with a spindle drive. The upper side of the tool platform is equipped with six exchangeable sliding strips.

A clear view of the changing process is particularly important when changing tools. For this reason, two operating concepts have become established. If the tool changer is required to make longer journeys around the factory site, it can be operated from a driver station. This usually has a high location in order to improve the overview of the changing process.  
Alternatively, the vehicle may also be operated via remote control. The advantage of this variant is that the operator can walk around the vehicle to further improve visibility. A combination of remote control and cab is of course also conceivable. 

The chassis is based on a solid welded construction. As a rule, the drives are fitted with double tires and have a large steering angle. An oscillating drive ensures constant ground contact for all wheels. On the load side, the load wheels are configured in rows with a small wheel cross-section in order to achieve the minimum possible height of the lift table. This ensures a low entry height under the tools. The exact design depends on the requirements of the changing situation.