Quick Die Change Systems
Exclusive and Additional Products

T he B e st S olu t i o n s f o r Y o u r N e e ds

KOSMEK Quick Die Change Systems
The Best Solutions for Your Needs

Hydraulic Clamp

Hydraulic Clamp

T-Slot Automatic Slide

Without T-Slot Manual Slide

Model

GY 1 0 9 0

Model

G P-Z

Hydraulic Clamp that Slides Automatically on the T-slot

The clamp can slide manually between the fixed blocks inProtrusion from the Press Slide is Less than Half of the Standard Modelorder to avoid interference with the die when loading/unloading.

P .0 5

P.03

Hydraulic Clamp

Hydraulic Hollow Cylinder

Swing Lever

Bolt Fastening

Model

GY 1 3 1 0

Model

DY1700Fasten the Die Mounting Bolts with Hydraulic Force

Swing the Lever 90°by Hand

Suitable for Unreachable or Non-visible Places

No Interference with the Die when Loading/Unloading

P .0 9P.07

Hydraulic Clamp

Hydraulic Clamp

Long Stroke

Cylinder Embedded

Model

GA - S

Model

Clamps the U-cut of the Die

G A-F1The Cylinder is Embedded and the Rod Clamps the U-cut

Longer Stroke Clamp Enables Variation in Die Thickness

Space Saving with No Interference

P .1 2

P.11

Hydraulic Clamp

Hydraulic Clamp

Swing Rod

Extreme Conditions

Model

GY 1 4 0 0

Model

The Rod Automatically Swings 90°and Clamps the Die

Resists Rusting Caused by Mold Lubricant and Dust

The Die Clamps are Automated with the Proximity Switch

P.13

1

G B-Y

High Durability Makes it Suitable for Die Cast Machines

P .1 5

This catalog shows just a small portion of KOSMEK products.

http://www.kosmek.co.jp

We have various types of hydraulic and pneumatic products.
Please let us know your requirements, and we will make it happen.

Clamp
T-SlotAutomatic Slide
Clamp
Without T-Slot
Manual Slide
Clamp

Pneumatic Clamp
Model

HC / HB / HE

Hydraulic Clamp

Swing Lever

For Knockout Rod

Clamp

Model

PPK

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

The Same Force as a Hydraulic Clamp, Even with Air Pressure

Fasten the Knockout Rod with Hydraulic Force

Suitable for Environments where Low Vibration is Needed

Manual Fastening is not Required, Saving Time and Ensuring Safety

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P.17

Long Stroke
Clamp

CylinderEmbedded
Clamp
CylinderMulti-Load Model

Embedded Clamp

Overload Protector
Modelwith Swing Rod

PV/PW

ExtremeConditions Clamp

For Use on Unbalanced Loads of 2-point and 4-point Presses
Instant Response Prevents Damage to Presses or Dies

Pneumatic Clamp

P.21
Knockout Rod
Clamp

Auto Coupler
Model

Overload
Protector

JY

Automation of Connecting Circuit
Suitable for Fluid Supply to Moving Bolsters

P.23

Auto Coupler

Robotic Hand
Changer

Pneumatic Double Action

Screw Locator

Robotic Hand Changer

High Accuracy Locating Pin

Model

SWR

Model

VXF

High Accuracy
Locating Pin

For Changing Workpiece Transfer Arms in the Automatic Press LineHigh Accuracy Die Locating with a Simple Manual Setup

High Accuracy: Within 3μm, High Rigidity: “0” Backlash,

Locating Repeatability： Within 3μm

Long Life: A Million Cycles

P.25

P .2 72

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T-Slot Automatic-Slide

Mode lG Y1 0 9 0

Hydraulic Clamp that Slides Automatically on the T-slot
Protrusion from the Press Slide is Less than Half of the Standard Model
Problem
The air cylinder of the automatic-slide clamp interferes with surrounding objects due to its length.

BeforeHydraulic clamp slides automatically with an air cylinder.

GY Mounting Point

374.5

Problem239

135.5
Press Slide

Air Cylinder

The air cylinder protrudes excessively
from the press slide.

Die

Extra Stroke

200
Slide Stroke

AfterStandard Model
GD0400Interference

Results in Interference

GY Clamp: Hydraulic clamp slides automatically with an air cylinder and link function.

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Solution

Press Slide

Protrusion is less than half
compared to the standard model.

Die

Extra Stroke

3

GY Clamp
200
Slide Stroke

No Interference

No InterferenceAction Description
Locking Action

Releasing Action

Clamp
T-SlotAutomatic Slide

Cylinder① Air(Push Side)

AIR

Press Slide

Clamp
AIR

Press Slide②

Without T-Slot

Air Cylinder(Pull Side)

Manual Slide
Clamp

Swing Lever
Clamp

T-SlotT-SlotProximity Switch

Die

Die

② (Seat Detection)①

GY Clamp (Locking)

Clamp

Proximity Switch(Backward Detection)

OIL③

Long Stroke

GY Clamp (Releasing)① Supply air to push side of the air cylinder

Clamp① Release hydraulic pressure.

⇒ Clamp moves forward until it contacts with the die.
② Proximity switch detects the seating of the die.

Cylinder⇒ Clamp releases the die with built-in spring force.
② Supply air to pull side

③ Supply hydraulic pressure.

External Dimensions

Full Strokemm8

Clamping Strokemm

5Extra Strokemm3

Slide Stroke

mm

200

Cylinder Capacity (at Full Stroke)

cm3

13

Operating Pressure

MPa

24.5

Maximum Operating Pressure

MPa

27.0

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

36.8

Operating Temperature℃

0 〜 70Less than 20 cycles/day

Note

Conditions Clamp

Please contact us for further information.
Pneumatic Clamp

143
Knockout Rod

GY
Clamp

Press Slide

Clamp

Die Size (at Max.)

Overload
Protector

T-Slot※2
Die

67※1. Please contact us for more frequent use.

Extreme

257

39.2

h ※2

GY1090Clamping Force (Hydraulic Pressure at 24.5 MPa) kN

with Swing Rod

This drawing briefly shows the dimensions of GY1090.

Clamping Stroke 5

Model No.

Clamp

Embedded Clamp③ Proximity switch detects that clamp moved backward.

Speciﬁcations

Embedded

Cylinder⇒ Clamp moves backward.

⇒ Clamps the die (U-slot)

Use Frequency ※1

Bolt Fastening③

Auto Coupler

Extra Stroke 5

135-Extra Stroke
200
Slide Stroke

GY1090 is just one example.
Other clamping force and slide strokes

Robotic Hand

are available upon request. Please

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54.5 54.5

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contact us for further information.

ChangerHigh Accuracy

45

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Locating Pin※2. We produce GY clamps according to the die thickness ofthe clamping partʼs 'h' and T-slot dimensions.

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Without T-Slot・Manual-Slide

Mode lG P -Z

The clamp can slide manually between the fixed blocks
in order to avoid interference with the die when loading.
Problem
The lever of the fixed clamp interferes with the die when loading/unloading.

BeforeUsing a bolted ﬁxed clamp.

ProblemPress Slide
Set the slide tobottom dead center

When loading the die and setting thepress slide to bottom dead center,

Interference

Die

After

Standard Modelclamp interferes with the die.

GP Clamp

Manual-Slide Model: Bolt Fixed + Manual Slide: Clamp can slide between the ﬁxed blocks.

① When loading the die, move the hydraulic clamp backward.
Press Slide

Fixed Block
Set the slide tobottom dead center

Die

Slide Backward
Manual-Slide
GP-Z Clamp

No Interference

Solution
When loading/unloading,move the clamp backward② After loading the die, move the hydraulic clamp forward.
Press Slide
OIL

No Interference

Die

Lock
the Die5

Slide Forward

Speciﬁcations
Model No.
Clamping Force

GP0100-Z

GP0160-Z

GP0250-Z

GP0400-Z

GP0630-Z

GP1000-Z

GP1600-Z

9.8

15.7

24.5

39.2

61.7

98

157

kN

Operating PressureMPa24.5 (For Rated Clamp Force)

Maximum Operating Pressure

MPa

27.0

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

36.8

Full Stroke

mm

6

7

7

7

8

8

8

Clamp Stroke

mm

3

3.5

3.5

3.5

4

4

4

Extra Stroke

mm

3

3.5

3.5

3.5

4

4

4

21.6

34.7

55.2

Slide Strokemm
Cylinder Capacity (at Full Stroke) cm 3
Operating Temperature

T-SlotAutomatic Slide

Please contact us.
2.5

℃

4.8

7.2

11.9

0~70 ( V: High temperature option is available for 0~120℃)

Use Frequency ※1

Clamp

Less than 20 cycles / day

Clamp
Without T-Slot
Manual Slide
Clamp

Swing Lever
Clamp

Note ※1. Please contact us for more frequent use.
Bolt Fastening
Clamp

External Dimensions
This drawing brieﬂy shows the dimensions of GP0250-Z with an option of 24mm slide stroke.

Long Stroke

Please contact us for other speciﬁcations.

Clamp

CylinderEmbedded

58

32

Cylinder

78

106

Clamp

Embedded Clamp
with Swing Rod

12 20

103
19

MAX. 6.5

Clamping Stroke
3.584

Knockout Rod

36.5

53

65

Clamp

15

10

2-Hydraulic Port
Rc1/4

20.5

Extra Stroke
3.5

Full Stroke
7

Conditions Clamp

Pneumatic Clamp

Slide Stroke
24

h ※2

Extreme4-M12×1.75×45 Bolt (Included)
4-Spring Lock Washer (Included)

Overload
Protector※2. We produce hydraulic clamps according to the die thickness of the clamping partʼs 'h' and T-slot dimensions.
Auto Coupler

This is just one example of the exclusive products we produced in the past.
Other sizes and slide strokes are available upon request.

Robotic Hand
Changer

We also oﬀer an automatic slide clamp with air cylinder.
Please contact us for further information. www.kosmek.co.jp
High Accuracy
Locating Pin

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Swing Lever

GY1310Mode lSwing the Lever 90°by Hand
No Interference with the Die when Loading/Unloading
Problem
The lever of the fixed clamp interferes with the die when loading/unloading.

BeforeUsing a bolted ﬁxed clamp.

ProblemPress Slide
Set the slide tobottom dead center

When loading the die and setting thepress slide to bottom dead center,

InterferenceStandard Model

After

clamp interferes with the die.

GP Clamp

Die

Swing Lever Model: Bolt-Fixed + Manual Swing Lever① When loading the die, swing the clamp lever to avoid interference with the die.

Set the slide tobottom dead center

No Interference!

Swing Lever
GY Clamp
Die

Solution
When loading/unloading,swing the lever 90°

Lever

No Interference

Swing the Lever!

OIL② After loading the die, swing the clamp lever over the die.

Die

7

Lock
the
Die
Die
Swing the Lever!

90°Swing

Speciﬁcations

Clamping Force Graph

Model No.

14

GY1310-35

12

12.6

Full Strokemm5Clamping Strokemm

3

Extra Strokemm2

Cylinder Capacity (at Full Stroke)

cm3

2.7

Operating Pressure

MPa

24.5

Maximum Operating Pressure

MPa

27.0

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

36.8

Operating Temperature℃

0 〜 70Clamping Force (kN)

Clamping Force (Hydraulic Pressure at 24.5 MPa) kN

T-Slot8

Automatic Slide
Clamp

6
4

Without T-Slot

2

Clamp

0
Note

Clamp

10

Manual Slide

0

5

10

15

20

25

Supplying Hydraulic Pressure (MPa)

1. Clamping force graph shows the calculated value.

Swing Lever
Clamp

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

External Dimensions
Notes
2. This drawing brieﬂy shows the dimensions of GY1310-35. Please contact us for more detailed dimensions.

Long Stroke
Clamp

3. This drawing shows the released position.
4. Lever swings 90°both left and right.

CylinderEmbedded

15

Clamp

85

CylinderEmbedded Clamp
with Swing Rod

Extreme38

65

Conditions Clamp

Pneumatic Clamp

Knockout Rod
Clamp

Overload22h=35 ※1

57

Protector

Die
23.5

Auto Coupler

M16×2
Robotic Hand

※1. We produce hydraulic clamps according to the die thickness of the clamping partʼs 'h' and T-slot dimensions.

Changer

GY1310 is just one example of the exclusive products we produced in the past.

High Accuracy
Locating Pin

Please contact us for other speciﬁcations and dimensions. www.kosmek.co.jp

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Bolt Fastening

Mode lDY1 7 0 0

The Solution to Bad Work Conditions and Limited Space
Refastening of the Die Mounting Bolt is not Required
Problem
Unable to fasten the mounting bolt due to limited work space.

BeforeDie mounting method with bolts: Fasten the bolt with a wrench.

Problem

WrenchDie Mounting Bolt

Interference

No space available to fasten the bolt.
Needs to be fastened in bad work conditions.

Slide
Die

Dangerous and Ineﬃcient
After

Die mounting method with DY Hollow Cylinder: Pull the bolt with hollow cylinder.
Die Mounting Bolt①

Manual Fastening
DY Hollow Cylinder

SolutionSlide① Temporarily fastenDie

the bolt by hand.

Piston②

Even if there is no space,

it is easy to lock the diewith constant force.

Piston lifts up

Safe and EﬃcientOIL② The piston lifts up
with hydraulic pressure,Slidepulls the bolt, andDie

Locks the die!
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locks the die.

Speciﬁcations
Model No.

DY1700Cylinder Output Force (Hydraulic Pressure at 25.0MPa) kN

40.0

Strokemm

5Effective Area

cm2

16.8

T-SlotMaximum Operating Pressure

MPa

25.0

Automatic Slide

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

37.5

Clamp

Cylinder Capacity

cm3

32.4

Return Spring ForcekN

0.39 〜 0.45

Operating Temperature℃

0 〜 70Clamp

Without T-Slot
Manual Slide
Clamp

Swing Lever

External Dimensions

Clamp

Bolt Fastening

φ70

Clamp

φ31.5
φ21.5

5

Stroke1Long Stroke
Clamp

CylinderEmbedded
Clamp

57

CylinderEmbedded Clamp

Lock Port
Rc1/4

97

with Swing Rod

ExtremeObstacle※

47

39

Conditions Clamp

Pneumatic Clamp

Knockout Rod
Clamp

φ42

※ Its external dimensions will be designed
taking surrounding obstacles into consideration.
Overload
Protector

DY1700 is just one example of the exclusive products we produced in the past.
Special speciﬁcations of the cylinder output force, bolt size and external

Auto Coupler

dimensions are available. Thinner type with equivalent force is also available.
Please contact us for further information. www.kosmek.co.jp

Robotic Hand
ChangerHigh Accuracy
Locating Pin

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Long Stroke
Mode lG A-SCylinder Embedded
Mode lG A-F 1

Clamps the U-cut of the Die
Longer Stroke Clamp Enables Variation in Die Thickness
Problem
Using hydraulic clamps for a variety of dies with different thicknesses.

BeforeShort Stroke (Full Stroke 8mm), Compact Model

ProblemStandard Model

Thickness of Die Clamping PartGA Clamp

InterferenceDie

Insuﬃcient
StrokeWith standard stroke,Diethickness of die clamping

T-Slotpart must be standardized.

Bolster

Die Clamping Part：Thin

After

Die Clamping Part：ThickGA Clamp Long Stroke Model (-S1：Full Stroke 12.5mm, -S2：Full Stroke 20mm)
Long Stroke

Thickness of Die Clamping Part

GA-S Clamp

With a longer stroke,

Die

Locks
the die!

No Interference!
Die

T-Slotable to clamp a variety of dieswith diﬀerent thicknesses.

Bolster

Die Clamping Part：Thin
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Solution

Die Clamping Part：ThickProblem
GA clamp interferes with the die due to insufficient space around the U-cut of the die.

Clamp
T-SlotAutomatic Slide

BeforeClamp

The cylinder of the clamp locks the die.

Without T-Slot

Slide

ProblemManual Slide

No space available around the U-cut.

Swing Lever

Interference!

Die

Clamp

CylinderClamp

The cylinder of the clamp is large.

Standard ModelGA Clamp
Bolster
T-SlotBolt Fastening
Clamp

U-Cut of the Die

Interferes with the Die

Long Stroke
Clamp

Embedded Cylinder

CylinderThe cylinder of the clamp is embedded and locks the die with the rod.

Embedded
Clamp

Improvement

Slide

CylinderEmbedded Clamp

Die

with Swing Rod

Locks
金型
the
ロッdie
ク

With embedded cylinder,Rod

ExtremeThe rod does not

Conditions Clamp

need much space!
Bolster

there is no interference.

Pneumatic Clamp

OIL

Embedded Cylinder

Knockout Rod

GA-F1 Clamp

Clamp

Frange model is also available.
Model GA-F2

Speciﬁcations

Embedded Cylinder (GA□-F1)

Long Stroke (GA□-S1、GA□-S2)

GA0100 GA0160 GA0250 GA0400 GA0630 GA1000 GA1600 GA2500 GA0250 GA0400 GA0630 GA1000

Model No.

-S1(-S2) -S1(-S2) -S1(-S2) -S1(-S2) -S1(-S2) -S1(-S2) -S1(-S2) -S1(-S2)
Clamping Force (Hydraulic Pressure at 24.5 MPa) kN
Full StrokemmClamping Stroke

mm

9.8

15.7

24.5

39.2

61.7

98

157

245

-F1

-F1

-F1

-F1

24.5

39.2

61.7

98

-S1:12.5

Protector

8-S2:20-S1:10.5-S1: 9.5-S2:18-S2: 172

3

5

Extra StrokemmOperating Pressure

MPa

24.5

Maximum Operating Pressure

MPa

27.0

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

36.8

Operating Temperature℃

0 〜 70Use Frequency ※1

Overload

Auto Coupler

3

Less than 20 cycles/day

Robotic Hand
Changer

Note ※1. Please contact us for more frequent use.

We oﬀer a wide range of options for the GA clamp.

High Accuracy
Locating Pin

Please visit our website (www.kosmek.co.jp), view the complete
catalog (Catalog No.QDCS20□-□-GB), or contact us for more details on
speciﬁcations and dimensions.
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Swing RodMode lG Y1 4 0 0

The Rod Automatically Swings 90°and Locks the Die
The Die Clamps are Automated with the Proximity Switch
Problem
The rod of the cylinder embedded clamp interferes with the die when loading/unloading.

BeforeLocking the die with the rod of the cylinder embedded clamp.

Cylinder Embedded

Problem

GA-F1 Clamp

Set the slide tobottom dead point

Slide
Rod

Die

Interference!

Interference!

Rod
Die

U-Cut of the Die

After

When loading the die and setting
the press slide to bottom dead point,

the rod interferes with the die.

Swing Rod Model: The rod automatically swings 90°to avoid interference with the die when loading/unloading.

Solution
When loading/unloading,

Swing RodGY1400 Clamp

rod swings 90°automatically.
Set the slide tobottom dead point

Slide

Able to Avoid Interference

Die

No Interference!
Rod

Note
Rod

Rod
swings!
Die

13

If hydraulic supply is shut down when using the swing
rod clamp for the upper die, the clamp operates in released
action and the die may drop oﬀ. Please be sure to prepare
safety measures. (Ex. Cross circuit)Action Description
Hydraulic Pressure for Locking
Hydraulic Pressure for Releasing
Proximity Switch for Locking
Proximity Switch for Releasing

OFF
ON
OFF
ON

ON (Pressure rising)
OFF
OFF
OFF

ON (Pressurization completed)
OFF
ON
OFF

Clamp
T-SlotAutomatic Slide

Proximity

Clamp

SwitchWithout T-Slot

OIL

Manual Slide

OIL
OIL

Clamp

OIL

Slide

Swing Lever

Slide

Clamp

Die

Die

Bolt Fastening

Released Condition

Swings 90°as it Strokes

Clamped Condition

Set the slide to bottom dead center.

After swing action is completed,it starts locking the die.

Die clamping is completed.

Clamp

Long Stroke
Clamp

Speciﬁcations
Model No.

CylinderGY1400

Embedded

Clamping Force (Hydraulic Pressure at 24.5 MPa) kN

100Cylinder Area for Locking

cm2

44.2

Full Stroke

mm

27.5

Cylinder)Swing Stroke (90°mm

19Embedded Clamp

Lock Stroke

mm

8.5

with Swing Rod

Swing Angle Accuracy

Clamp

90°
±3°

CylinderFor Locking

cm3

121.5

ExtremeCapacity

For Releasing

cm3

149.1

Conditions Clamp

MPa

24.5

Operating Pressure
Operating Temperature℃

0 〜 70Use Frequency ※1

Less than 20 cycles/day

Pneumatic Clamp

Note ※1. Please contact us for more frequent use.
Knockout Rod

External Dimensions

Clamp

This drawing shows released condition.

54.5

Proximity Switch(Release Side)

Proximity Switch(Lock Side)
Overload

Cable Length：
1m

Protector

23

76

30
1.5

Die + Slide Thickness
h=105

Release Port
Rc1/4

※2

35.5

128

139.5

Dog

φ2.9

φ87

φ128

φ40

Slot Width

φ39

Lock Direction

40

125(Width)23.5

8.5（Lock Stroke）
4.5
4（Clamping Stroke） （Extra Stroke）

19（Swing Stroke）

76

φ8
4

4-M10×1.5
Thread Depth 26

Lock Port
Rc1/4

27.5 (Full Stroke)

Auto Coupler

Robotic Hand
Changer

71.5

369※2. We produce the hydraulic clamp based on the thickness of the die clamping partʼs ʻhʼ and slide dimensions.

High Accuracy
Locating Pin

GY1400 is just one example of products we have produced in the past.
Please contact us for GY clamps with other speciﬁcations and dimensions.
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Extreme Conditions

Mode lG B -Y

Resists Rusting Caused by Mold Lubricant and Dust
High Durability Makes it Suitable for Diecast Machines
ProblemWorking under conditions where mold lubricant for the hot forging press machine is used.

BeforeMalfunction

Comparison Model

Invasion of Mold Lubricant

Problem
Mold lubricant and dust.

Die
Bolster
T-SlotAfter

Malfunctions

Extreme Conditions Model: It prevents any foreign substances from entering into the clamp.

Smooth Operation

Solution

Prevents the invasionof mold lubricant
Protective Cover
GB-Y Clamp

Our exclusive sealing techniqueprevents rusting.

Die
Bolster
T-Slot15

No Malfunction

Features
Anaerobically-Sealed Cylinder
Protective Cover

Prevents entry of foreign substances
into the cylinder.

Keeps out mold lubrication and dustthat cause malfunctions.

Clamp
T-SlotAutomatic Slide
Clamp
Without T-Slot
Manual Slide
Clamp

Swing Lever
Clamp

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

Special Coating

Long Stroke

Rotary Shaft Special Sealing

Special coating on the lever and body
prevents rust caused by mold lubricant.

Clamp

Two kinds of sealings prevent malfunctions

Cylindermainly caused by mold lubricant and dust.
Special sealings also ensure proper operation
by keeping the rotary shaft free of rust.

Clamp
CylinderSpeciﬁcations

Embedded Clamp
with Swing Rod

Model No.

GB0400-Y

GB0630-Y

GB1000-Y

GB1600-Y

32.3

50.0

93.1

137

kN

39.2

61.7

98.0

157

Full Stroke

mm

7

8

8

8

Clamping Stroke

mm

2

2

2

2

Extra Stroke

mm

5

6

6

6

Cylinder Capacity (at Full Stroke)

cm3

9.7

17.5

32.5

48.1

Operating Pressure

MPa

24.5

Maximum Operating Pressure

MPa

27.0

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

36.8

Operating Temperature℃

Clamping Force (Hydraulic Pressure at 24.5 MPa) kN
Clamping Capacity

Embedded(Hydraulic Pressure at 24.5 MPa) ※1

Use Frequency ※2

ExtremeConditions Clamp

Pneumatic Clamp

Knockout Rod
Clamp

0 〜 120
Less than 20 cycles/day

Notes ※1. Clamping capacity indicates the force that applies opposite to the mold releasing force.
※2. Please contact us for more frequent use.

We oﬀer a wide range of options for the extreme conditions clamp.

Overload
Protector

Auto Coupler

Please visit our website (www.kosmek.co.jp), view our catalog or contact usfor detailed speciﬁcations and external dimensions.
Robotic Hand
ChangerHigh Accuracy
Locating Pin

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FixedMode lHC

Manual-Slide
Mode lHB

Automatic-Slide
Mode lHE

The Same Force as a Hydraulic Clamp, Even with Air Pressure
Suitable for Environments where Low Vibration is Needed
Problem
Using automated clamps without hydraulic pressure.

Pneumatic Clamp

Mechanical locking system allows pneumatic clamps to exert the same clamping force as hydraulic clamps.

Locking Action

Releasing Action

HC Pneumatic Clamp
Lever

Lever

Locks
the die

The leverretracts
AIR

Die

AIR

Die

The lever clamps the die

The lever retracts into the clamp

by supplying air pressure to lock port.

by supplying air pressure to release port.

Solution
Pneumatic clamps for conditions where vibration needs to be at a minimum.

No Manual Fastening or Hydraulic Systems Required17

Internal Structure

Exert the same clamping force as hydraulic clamps

Clampwith mechanical lock + air pressure + spring force.

T-SlotRoller Pin

Automatic Slide

Eccentric Arm
Main Shaft

Eccentric Shaft

Body

Lever

Clamp

Air Piston
Cylinder Spring

Without T-Slot
Manual Slide

Air (for locking)Air (for releasing)

Clamp

Swing Lever
Clamp

AIR
+

SPRING

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

Die
Long Stroke

Small Roller

Clamp

Spring force maintains locking of the die even when air pressure is cut oﬀ.

CylinderEmbedded
Clamp
CylinderEmbedded Clamp

Speciﬁcations

with Swing Rod

Model No.

HC0102HC0162HC0253

HC0403

HC0633

HC1003

HC1603

HC2503

kN

9.8

15.7

24.5

39.2

61.7

98

157

245

Air Pressure at 0.39 MPa kN

9.8

15.7

24.5

39.2

61.7

98

157

245

Air Pressure at 0 MPa

Clamping Force
Retaining
Force
Clamping
Force

kN

2.9

5.9

7.8

11.8

17.6

26.5

40.9

65

Air Pressure at 0.49 MPa kN

7.8

13.7

19.6

31.4

48

75.5

124

190

Air Pressure at 0.39 MPa kN

6.9

11.8

16.7

26.5

41.2

63.7

104

160

Air Pressure at 0 MPa

kN

2

2.9

4.9

6.9

9.8

14.7

23.5

35

Full Stroke

mm

2

2

2.1

2.3

2.6

2.8

3

3.3

Clamping Stroke

mm

1

1

1

1.1

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.3

Extra Stroke

mm

1

1

1.1

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2

For Locking

cm3

56

94

144

259

444

773

1334

2468

For Releasing

cm3

52

88

135

244

416

729

1262

2346

Air Cylinder
Capacity
Air Pressure

Normal (Recommended) MPa

ExtremeConditions Clamp

Pneumatic Clamp

Knockout Rod
Clamp

0.49

MinimumMPa

0.39

Overload

Operating Temperature℃

0 〜 70Protector

Use Frequency ※1

Less than 20 cycles/day

Note ※1. Please contact us for more frequent use.
Auto Coupler

We also oﬀer pneumatic auto-sliding T-slot clamps.
Please visit our website (www.kosmek.co.jp), view our catalog
or contact us for more detailed speciﬁcations and external dimensions.

Robotic Hand
ChangerHigh Accuracy
Locating Pin

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Hyd r a ul i c Cl am p
For Knockout Rod

Mode l

PPK

Fasten the Knockout Rod with Hydraulic Force
Manual Fastening is Not Required, Saving Time and Ensuring Safety
Problem
When changing the die, adjusting the knockout rod in elevated locations is dangerous.

BeforeFastening the knockout rod by hand
Knockout Rod

ProblemPress Machine

Fastening in elevatedlocations is dangerous.

In order to lock the knockout rod, bolts aremanually fastened in elevated locations.

Manual Fastening

Knockout Bar
Slide

After

Fastening force is not constant.

Working in Elevated Locations

PPK Clamp: Fastening the knockout rod with the hydraulic clamp.
Knockout Rod

Solution

Press Machine
Hydraulic Clamp
PPK Clamp

One touch operation
to lock the hydraulic clamp.

OIL

Locks instantly！

Knockout Bar
Slide

19

Fastening force is always constant.

No Working in Elevated Locations

Specifications
PPK11A0

PPK15A0

PPK20A0

PPK30A0

ton

110

150

200

300

Withstanding Knockout Force ※1 ton

2.8

3.8

5.0

7.5

2.3

3.3

3.7

5.4

Model No.
Press Machine Capacity
Extra Strokemm

Cylinder Capacity (for Locking)cm3

Operating Pressure

MPa

24.5

Maximum Operating Pressure

MPa

27.0

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

36.8

Operating Temperature℃

0 〜 70Clamp

1

Use Frequency ※2

T-SlotAutomatic Slide
Clamp
Without T-Slot
Manual Slide
Clamp

Less than 20 cycles/day

Notes

Swing Lever
Clamp

1. Please use 2 clamps per press machine.
2. Knockout rod is not included.
※1. Withstanding knockout force is the rated value when using 2 clamps. It varies according to friction coefficient of knockout rod.

Bolt Fastening(Material of Knockout Rod: S45C, in a dried condition)

Clamp※2. Please contact us for more frequent use.

Long Stroke

External Dimensions

Clamp

Drawings shown are PPK11A0, PPK15A0, and PPK20A0.

CylinderDrawings indicate when the product is set on the left side as seen from the front of press machine.

Embedded

When setting it on the right side, Z surface should be top side.
Q(Knockout Rod)
(Prepared by Customer)

H

Q

CylinderEmbedded Clamp
with Swing RodP

Rod Diameter ※3

Clamp

(mm)
J
P

C

N

1-Rc Thread

Z Surface

K
M

D

U

4-T Bolt
Spring Lock
Washer

E
A

L

F

G
B

Drawing shown is PPK30A0.
There are two hydraulic ports and both of them can be used for supplying
hydraulic pressure. Unused port should be covered with an attached plug.
Q(Knockout Rod)
(Prepared by Customer)Q

2-Rc Thread(1-Plug Included)

PPK11A0

PPK15A0

PPK20A0

PPK30A0

A

105

131

124

150

B

81

86

102

100

C

72

84

90

100

D

40

45

45

45

E

65

86

79

105

F

45

53

61

50

G

36

33

41

50

H

61

66

75

65
60

J

48

56

60

K

8

8

10

10

L

14.5

14.5

19.5

24.5

Conditions Clamp

Pneumatic Clamp

Knockout Rod
Clamp

M

4

4

7

7

Overload

N

18

20

20

10

Protector

P

12

14

15

20

Q

10

10

13.5

17.5

R

-

-

-

10

T

J

ExtremeM12×1.75×125 M12×1.75×150 M16×2×150 M20×2.5×180

U

17.5

16.5

22.5

25.5

Rc Thread

Rc1/8

Rc1/8

Rc1/4

Rc1/4

Auto Coupler

R

N

P

C

P

Rod Diameter ※3

H

Model No.

4-T Bolt
Spring Lock
Washer

K
M
U

D

E
A

Robotic Hand

F

L

G

ChangerB

Note※3. Rod diameter is adjustable to each maker's knockout rod.

High Accuracy
Locating Pin

Please contact us for further information. www.kosmek.co.jp
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O v e rl o ad P r o te ct orMulti-Load Model
Mode lP V (Pneumatic)

Mode lP W (Spring)

For Use on Unbalanced Loads with 2-point and 4-point Presses
Instant Response Prevents Damage to Presses or Dies
ProblemStandard overload protectors have slow response times when a two-point press has an overload.

BeforeOverload Protector

Slow Response

Problem

Two-Point Press

When an overload occurs in eccentric
Press machine is damaged!
Overload Cylindercondition, the overload protector does notstart working until hydraulic pressure on bothsides of the overloaded cylinder increases.

Slide
Workpiece
Die

Overload in
Eccentric Condition!

Bolster

Slow Response

Not Supported with Eccentric Load

After
Multi-Load Model

Fast Response!

Solution
For overload in an eccentric condition, when
hydraulic pressure of overload cylinder on

Protects the press machine!

one side increases, the overload protector
actuates to release cylinders on both side.

Fast Response
Overload in
Eccentric Condition!
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Supported with Eccentric Load

Overload Protector
Overload protector detects sudden increases in hydraulic pressure in the overload cylinder
within the press slide, releasing hydraulic oil instantly in order to protect the press machine

Clamp

and sends an emergency stop signal to the press machine.

T-SlotAutomatic Slide
Clamp

FeaturesWithout T-Slot
Manual Slide
Clamp

Compact・Light Weight

Swing Lever
Clamp

A Wide Variety
Available for various size presses from small presses (200kN) to large presses (20000kN).

High Stability

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

Long Stroke
Clamp

The accuracy of the press machine is maintained with a high pre-load in the overload cylinder.
CylinderMalfunction Prevention

Embedded
Clamp

Pressure regulating valve prevents malfunction caused by the rising temperature of hydraulic oil

Cylinderduring press operation.

with Swing Rod

High Accuracy

Embedded Clamp

ExtremeConditions Clamp

Even if the amount of overload increases, the operating accuracy of overload protector remains
within 10% and repeatability is better than ±3%.

Pneumatic Clamp

Shock Tolerance

Knockout Rod

Shock tolerance of the switch is more than 70G.

Clamp

Simple Setting
Pressure setting of overload is simple and accurate.

Overload
Protector

Easy to Recover
After removing the cause of an overload, hydraulic pressure will be charged in the overload cylinder
by supplying air pressure and the overload protector starts again.

Auto Coupler

Robotic Hand

Please contact us for further information on speciﬁcations and external dimensions.

Changer

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High Accuracy
Locating Pin

22

A u t o Co upl er
Air Supply

Mode lJY

Automation of the Connecting Circuit
Suitable for Fluid Supply to Moving Bolsters

Problem
Automation of fluid (air) supply to a moving bolster.

Auto Coupler

Automatically connects the coupler and supplies ﬂuid to a moving bolster.

① Load the moving bolster to the straight side press.
Straight Side Press

Slide

SolutionDie
Moving Bolster

Auto coupler connects the
JY Auto Coupler② After seating of the moving bolster, the auto
coupler is connected and ﬂuid can be supplied.

ﬂuid circuit to the moving
bolster.

Slide

Die
Moving Bolster

JY Auto Coupler
CouplerConnected

23

Automated・Safe

Action Description
Moving Bolster
Built-in Spring
Moving Bolster

Clamp
T-SlotAutomatic Slide
Clamp

JY Auto Coupler

Packing forConnecting

Without T-Slot
Manual Slide
Clamp

Swing Lever

Fluid Supply
Disconnected

Connected

Loading the moving bolster

After the moving bolster is seated, ﬂuid can be supplied.

Clamp

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

The seals at the connection point adhere to the bolster
and prevent leakage.

Long Stroke
Clamp

Specifications

CylinderEmbedded

Model No.

JY

Operating Pressure

MPa

max.1

Withstanding Pressure

MPa

1.5

Minimum Passage Area

mm2

380

Allowable Offset

mm

±1

℃

0 〜 70Allowable Angle

0.3°

Operating Temperature
Usable Fluid
Reaction Force kN

AirOperatingPressure1MPa

0.7 MPa
P

MPa

Clamp
CylinderEmbedded Clamp
with Swing Rod

ExtremeConditions Clamp

3.35
2.36
3.29×P+0.06

Pneumatic Clamp

Notes
1. Do not connect or disconnect the auto coupler when pressurizing (or when pressure remains).
2. Do not connect the auto coupler when foreign substances such as cutting chips get onto the connecting surface.

Knockout Rod
Clamp

Overload

The above is just one example of our exclusive products.

Protector

External dimensions are determined according to the arrangement of eachpress machine. We also oﬀer auto couplers for other types of ﬂuids.
Please contact us for further information. www.kosmek.co.jp

Auto Coupler

Robotic Hand
ChangerHigh Accuracy
Locating Pin

24

R o b o t i c H and Chan ger
Pneumatic Double Action

Mode lS WR

For Changing Workpiece Transfer Arms in the Automatic Press LineHigh Accuracy: Within 3μm, High Rigidity: "0" Backlash, Long Life: A Million Cycles

ProblemWith a general hand changer, the backlash of the transfer arm is high.

BeforeChanging transfer arms with a general hand changer.

Some Clearance(Backlash)Suction
Pad
Fluctuation of
the Arm End

Problem
At connection points of hand changer,

there is some clearance (backlash).
Some Clearance(Backlash)Fluctuation of Arm is HighAfter

SWR Robotic Hand Changer: Changing transfer arms with KOSMEK hand changer.
No Clearance(No Backlash)

Minimum
Fluctuation

Solution
At connection points of hand changer,

there is zero clearance (no backlash).
Dual contact with the movabletaper sleeve enables zero clearance(No backlash on the connected part)

Fluctuation of Arm is Low
25

Time Reduction in Changing Transfer Arm
Clamp
T-SlotSlide

SWR Hand Changer

Automatic Slide
Clamp

Workpiece Transfer Arm
Workpiece

Without T-Slot
Manual Slide

Transfer

The First Die

Clamp

The Second Die

Bolster

Swing Lever
Clamp

SWR Hand Changer
Tool Side

Master Side

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

Workpiece Transfer Arm

Long Stroke
Clamp

Simple and Quick Arm Change

CylinderEmbedded
Clamp
CylinderFluctuation is minimum even with longer arms.

Embedded Clamp
with Swing Rod

Press Machine

ExtremeConditions Clamp

Transfer Arm
The arm has to bechanged when the
product changes.

Pneumatic Clamp

Longer Arm

SWR

To the Next Process

Product

Knockout Rod
Clamp

Robot
Overload
Protector

Productive

Movable Taper Sleeve

Improves Work Eﬃciency
No backlash on connected part is due to the dual surface mechanism

Auto Coupler

with movable taper sleeve.
Dual Surface

Safe
Prevents Arms from Falling Oﬀ

Built-in Spring

Mechanical lock system maintains connected condition with built-in spring.

Robotic Hand
ChangerSpace Saving
Compact and Light Weight
High Accuracy

Allowable weigh t is 3 ~ 120kg with s even bod y s izes .

Locating Pin

A variety of electrod es a r e a va il a bl e a s a n ex ter n a l op tion .
Pl e as e v i s i t o u r w e bs i t e ( w w w. kos m ek. c o. j p ) or vi ew ou r c atal og
f o r f u r t h e r i n f o r m at i o n .
26S c r e w Lo cato r
High-Accuracy Locating

Mode lVXF

High-Accuracy Die Locating with a Simple Manual Setup
Locating Repeatability: Within 3μm
Problem
For the table press machine, the accuracy of die locating with general fixed pins is low.
( In case that only the lower die requires high accuracy locating.)

BeforeDie locating with general ﬁxed pins + fastening with bolts

Table Press Machine (Press Capacity: 0.5 ton)

ProblemPins and bolts are located in diﬀerent places.

Upper Die (No Changeover)Requires More Space
Lower Die (Changed)(3 〜 4 kg)

Bolts for Locating Lower Die

Locating accuracy is low.

BacklashRound Pin

Requires Re-adjusting

Diamond Pin

Base Plate

After

Screw Locator: High-accuracy die locating with screw locator + fastening with bolts.

Table Press Machine (Press Capacity: 0.5 ton)

Solution
Pins and bolts are located in the same places.

Upper Die (No Changeover)Space Saving
Lower Die (Changed)(3 〜 4 kg)

Bolts for Locating Lower Die
Locating BushNo Backlash!
Base Plate

27

Datum Pin
(For Reference Locating)Cut Pin(For One Direction Locating)Locating Repeatability: Within 3μm

Re-adjusting is not Required

Specifications
Model No.

VXF0040

Locating Repeatabilitymm

Strokemm

VXF0050

VXF0060

VXF0080

VXF0100

VXF0120

VXF0160

0.003
0.2

Clamp

0.3

Max. Loading Horizontal Mounting

100

200

300

400

500

600

800

T-SlotWeight

20

40

60

80

100

120

160

Automatic Slide

1.2

1.4

1.5

1.8

2.0

2.5

3.0

Clamp

kg

Vertical Mounting
Min. Required Tightening Force※1 kN
Tightening Procedure
Operating Temperature
Massg

Datum Pin (VXF-PD)℃→

Cut Pin (VXF-PC)

Without T-Slot

0〜70

Locating Pin

2

3

4

5

10

15

25

Locating Bush

4

7

10

11

22

36

50

Manual Slide
Clamp

Notes

Swing Lever

1. This product is used only for locating and does not have a clamping function (Clamping force is the tightening force of bolts).

Clamp

Tightening force is required for locating with this product.
※1. Indicates the required tightening force (pressing force) per locating nut.

Structure

Bolt Fastening
Clamp

Dimensions

This figure shows connected condition.

Long Stroke
Clamp

B±0.02

Bolt

φA

※

Die

Embedded
Clamp

0.2

Locating Bush

CylinderCylinderφAF

Embedded Clamp
with Swing RodAA

ACLocating with Dual Surface Fastening

ExtremeConditions Clamp

Locating Pin ※Base Plate(Datum Pin/Cut Pin)

※ Screw locator is composed oflocating pin (datum pin/cut pin) and locating bush.

(mm)
Model No. VXF0040 VXF0050 VXF0060 VXF0080 VXF0100 VXF0120 VXF0160
A

13 ++ 0.033
0.020

16 ++ 0.033
0.020

18 ++ 0.033
0.020

20 ++ 0.033
0.020

25 ++ 0.033
0.020

30 ++ 0.033
0.020

35 ++ 0.042
0.026

B

6.8

7.8

8.3

8.8

10.8

12.8

13.8

AA

8

8.5

8.5

9

11

13

14

AC

4.5

4.5

4.5

5

6

7

8

AF

9

10.8

12.8

14.8

18.6

22.2

27.3

Pneumatic Clamp

Knockout Rod
Clamp

Overload
Protector

We also oﬀer all-automated high-power pneumatic products
for high-accuracy locating.
Clamping force is 4~16kN with four available body sizes.

Auto Coupler

High-Power Pneumatic Pallet Clamp
Please contact us for further information. www.kosmek.co.jp

Model

WVS

Robotic Hand
ChangerHigh Accuracy
Locating Pin

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way to improve the working environment, allow diversiﬁed
and small-lot production, and reduce press down time.
Available for a wide range of machines from large size

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Hydraulic Unit
Operational Control Panel
Die Lifter
Pre-Roller
Press Load Monitor

transfer-presses to smaller high speed presses.
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Automatic clamping systems have reduced mold

Kosmek Diecast Clamping Systems (KDCS)

Our clamping system enables boltless automation

change times and increased production eﬃciency

enable stable die clamping for die casting

making loading and unloading workpieces easier.

for plastics manufactures in a multitude of industries.

and magnesium molding machines that are

The non-leak valve enables the use of hydraulic

We oﬀer a variety of clamping options including

subjected to severe conditions caused bysource and ﬁxtures in a disconnected condition

hydraulically powered clamps, pneumatic clamps

exposure to mold release agents and highafter locking (clamping action).

with a force multiplying mechanism, and magnetic

temperature.

clamping systems.

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