Hunter HMP-10 Molding Machine
Hunter HMH-210 Mold Handling System ... view photo
The Hunter HMP-10 molding machine produces 14" x 19" molds at up to 200 molds per hour. The machine has been retrofitted with Allen Bradley PLC-5 controls to provide superior performance, improved cycle time and easier troubleshooting. The mold handling system consists of an accumulating conveyor, a turntable for pouring molds under weights and jackets, and a 3 wide cooling belt conveyor which provides extended in-mold cooling time.

Hunter HMP-10C Molding Machine ... view photo
Vulcan Engineering Truflo 2000-V Mold Handling System ... view photo
The Hunter HMP-10C molding machine also produces 14" x 19" molds at up to 200 molds per hour and has been retrofitted with Allen Bradley PLC-5 controls. A Vulcan Engineering Truflo 2000-V mold handling system was installed in August, 2000. The mold handling system consists of an accumulating conveyor, a board return system, and an automated pallet line that handles 117 molds, of which 58 are under weights and jackets. Rapid cycle time is achieved utilizing proportional hydraulic controls on the major machine motions. The over/under system optimizes floor space and provides extended in-mold cooling time. Access to numerous molds for pouring reducing machine waiting time.

Hunter XL2024 Molding Machine ... view photo
Vulcan Engineering Truflo IV Mold Handling System ... view photo
The Hunter XL2024 molding machine produces 20" x 24" molds at up to 200 molds per hour. The machine is a major update from the HMP-20 style of machine. A completely redesigned squeeze staion eliminates mold misalignment. The mold handling system consists of a Truflo IV equipped with 120 mold storage positions, half of which are under weights and jackets. The system provides superior weight and jacket dwell time, as well as a significant in-mold cooling period.

Hunter HMP-20H Molding Machine ... view photo
Hunter HLH-20 Type III Mold Handling System ... view photo
Lethbridge Iron Works received the first ever Hunter HMP-20H molding machine put into service. The machine produces 20" x 24" molds at up to 200 molds per hour. Proportional hydraulics provide faster, smoother, more precise machine motions with limitless control, ensuring the best mold possible for each particular job. The HLH-20 Type III mold handling system has 123 mold storage positions, one third with weights and jackets.

International Molding Machine Type SKR-H Molding Machines ... view photo
The IMM line, as we call it, produces molds that are 42" x 54" x 24" high. Although the two machines are capable of producing up to 40 molds per hour with an automated handling system, they currently produce up to 10 molds per hour with manual handling. Each machine (cope machine and drag machine) produces a very hard green sand mold, due to the 200,000 pounds of pressure applied to the mold during the squeeze operation. The machines are capable of producing castings in a green sand mold that exhibit superior casting finish and dimensional tolerance.