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    1. Blow Molding

    New Progressive bar locks align large molds

    July 3, 2017
    These off-the-shelf components from Progressive Components make it easy to align molds weighing between 25,000 pounds and 75,000 pounds.
    Z Series 1

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    Z Series 1

    Z-series inserted bar locks These off-the-shelf components from Progressive Components make it easy for technicians to align molds weighing between 25,000 pounds and 75,000 pounds.

    What's new? The line of bar locks, which joined Progressive Components' Z-series portfolio in April.

    Benefits Alignment of large molds, without the need for customizing specialty tools.

    Progressive Components, Wauconda, Ill., 847-487-1000, www.procomps.com

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