Our precision-engineered Tie Bar Guide Pillars (also known as Guide Rods or Columns) are critical components for maintaining the structural integrity and operational accuracy of plastic injection molding machines. They ensure perfect parallelism between the stationary and moving platens during the mold clamping process. This guarantees consistent product quality, reduces mold wear, and minimizes downtime. Our pillars are essential for machine stability, longevity, and high-precision production across automotive, electronics, packaging, and consumer goods manufacturing industries.
Our guide pillars are manufactured from premium alloy steels (e.g., 42CrMo, 40Cr) or carbon steels (e.g., 45# Steel), chosen for their excellent strength-to-weight ratio and toughness. They undergo rigorous heat treatment (quenching and tempering) to achieve a hardened surface and a tough core, followed by precision grinding and advanced surface finishing for optimal performance.
| Specification Category | Details / Parameters |
|---|---|
| Material Grade | 42CrMo, 40Cr, 45# Steel, or equivalent international standards |
| Surface Hardness | HRC 45-55 (Customizable upon request) |
| Core Hardness | HRC 28-35 |
| Diameter Range | 50mm - 300mm (Custom diameters available) |
| Length Range | 1000mm - 6000mm (Custom lengths available) |
| Straightness Tolerance | ≤ 0.05mm per meter |
| Surface Finish | Chrome Plated, Nitrided, or High-Frequency Hardened for wear & corrosion resistance |
| Dimensional Standard | Can be manufactured to match OEM specifications |
| Key Features | Precision grinding, centerless polishing, chamfered ends, oil grooves (optional) |
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