URETHANE TOOLING & ENGINEERING CORPORATION

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TOOL-A-THANE Steel Press Brake Die Pad Holder Selection

Purpose of Die Pad Holder

The Die Pad Holder encloses the die pad to hold the high forces of the forming punch during the forming stroke. The die pad holder is made of steel.

Advantages of Die Pad Holders

Permits accurate bending with sharp corners     Reduced set up costs
Oil resistant                                   
No marring or scratching of polished or
   prefinished materials
Allows forming of various shapes and gages of
   material with one female die

Die Pad Holder Selection

  Size
  A x B              C                  D                   Catalog No.
  1" x 1"            2-1/4"             3-1/2"              UT-1010-00
  2" x 2"               4"              5-1/2"              UT-2020-00
  2" x 3"            4-1/4"             6-1/2"              UT-3020-00

Available in one foot increments from 1ft. through 6ft. Longer lengths available on special request.

Tonnage Requirement for Press Brakes Per Foot Length*

Holder Catalog No. (Size)

Grade         UT-1010                UT-2020                 UT-3020
              (1 X 1)                (2 X 2)                 (2 X 3)
       18 ga  16 ga  14 ga     18 ga  16 ga  14 ga     18 ga  16 ga  14 ga
UT-35   3.5    5.0    7.5       3.5    5.0    7.0       3.0    4.5    6.5
UT-25   5.0    7.0   10.0       4.0    6.0    8.0       3.5    5.0    7.0
UT-15   7.5    9.0   13.0       6.5    8.0   11.0       6.0    7.5   10.0

*Gauge determined for 90 degree bend with one "T" inside radius with solid die pad

Gauge Capacity for Standard Grades of TOOL-A-THANE*

                                      Size
Grade                    1 x 1               2 x 2              2 x 3
      UT-35              18 ga.             16 ga.              16 ga.
      UT-25              16 ga.             14 ga.              14 ga.
      UT-15              14 ga.             12 ga.              12 ga.

*Gauge determining for 90 degree bend with one "T" inside radius with solid die pad.

TOOL-A-THANE Solid Urethane Die Pad- Practical for most standard jobs. Pad available in 48" lengths and can be placed end to end for longer than 48" lengths.

TOOL-A-THANE Urethane Solid Die Blocks- Individual blocks placed end to end (2" lg. each) to any length. Recommended where cutting is a potential problem; allows easy and economical replacement of short sections.

TOOL-A-THANE Urethane Layered Die Pad- Four layers used where lighter material is being formed and/or reduced tonnage is required

TOOL-A-THANE Urethane Wear Pads- 1/8" or 1/16" x pad width plus 1" recommended to reduce cutting of main die pad

For prices Click here: TOOL-A-THANE Press Brake Die Pad Holders