Atkin Automation has been
appointed as exclusive UK supplier
for the Taiwanese Sandsun range of
quick die change elements.

A quick die change element can be
used in a wide variety of machine
engineering applications for an
SMED (Single Minute Exchange of
Dies) and facilitates a sub 10 minute
tool changeover.

SMED is a method of reducing
press down-time during product
tooling change-over, and it enables a
press operator to complete the entire
process single handedly.

Importantly, says the company,
system hydraulics enable quick and
consistent clamping after the SMED
has been carried out.

Visitors to MACH 2010 at the
NEC (7 to 11 June) will be able to
find out more about the Sandsun
range by visiting Atkin automation’s
stand – 4860 in Hall D.