25 catalog # bgmtip – DME Black & Gold Top Interlocks (Metric) User Manual
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29111 STEPHENSON HIGHWAY
MADISON HEIGHTS
MICHIGAN 48071 USA
US 800-656-6656
CANADA 800-387-6600
www.dme.net
05-25 Catalog # BGMTIP
ME-06-0005-0012(B)
Please read carefully before installing components.
INTERLOCKS
NOTE: Dimensions are in mm.
INSTALLATION DATA
FOR BLACK &GOLD METRIC TOP INTERCHANGEABLE
WP
BM
BF
C
RF / RM
R
D
E
TM
TF
LM
LF
MALE
FEMALE
MALE
FEMALE
MALE
MALE
RADIUS
RADIUS
SHCS
SHCS
THREAD
THREAD
WIDE
WIDTH
WIDTH
DEPTH
SIZE
SIZE
LENGTH
LENGTH
+0.02
+0.01
+0.02
+0.01
+0.02
+0.01
+0.02
+0.01
+/-0.1
+/-0.1
+/-0.2
+/-0.2
M IN M IN
BGT02020F
BGT02020M
BGT03526F
BGT03526M
35.00
15.00
25.00
26.00
8.00
0.2
13.0
23.0
M5 x 20 LG
M5 x 30 LG
12.0
13.0
BGT04530F
BGT04530M
45.00
15.00
25.00
30.00
8.00
0.3
15.0
30.0
M6 x 18 LG
M6 x 30 LG
11.0
13.0
BGT05536F
BGT05536M
55.00
20.00
30.00
36.00
8.00
0.7
18.0
37.5
M8 x 25 LG
M8 x 35 LG
15.0
15.0
BGT07536F
BGT07536M
75.00
20.00
35.00
36.00
8.00
0.7
18.0
52.0
M10 x 25 LG M10 x 40 LG
17.0
17.0
BGT10045F
BGT10045M
100.00
20.00
60.00
45.00
8.00
1.0
22.5
70.0
M10 x 25 LG M10 x 65 LG
17.0
17.0
CATALOG #
SCREWS
LOCATIONS
SEE POCKETS DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON DRAWING FOR BGT02020F/BGT02020M .
Installation Instructions:
1. Four D-M-E Top Interlocks must be used in each mold application. When in operation, the
interlocks contact the edges of the machined pocket to maintain parting line alignment. The
cap screws are only utilized to retain the interlocks to the mold base.
2. To maintain alignment, it is recommended that the mold base assembly be clamped together
and machined in assembly to insure proper parting line alignment.
3. Machine the interlock pockets accurately in assembly. Locate each interlock pocket on the
centerline of the mold. The location is critical to avoid misalignment problems which could
result from uneven thermal expansion of the separate mold halves.
4. Mount the female interlock on the half of which will have the highest operating temperature.
Normally, this will be the “A” side of the mold. This procedure is critical to insure that the
male interlock does not grow larger than the female interlock if uneven mold temperatures
are present. Place the female interlocks so the relief slot are at the bottom of the pocket for
easy interlock removal. Place the male interlock with the release side facing the pocket
bottom.
5. Place both male and female interlocks into the pockets while the mold is clamped together
then thread in and tighten screws.
6. Torque the mounting SHC S to:
x 7.8 N x m [ 5.7 FT x LBS] for M4-0.7 SHCS
x 16 N x m [ 11.7 FT x LBS] for M5-0.8 SHCS
x 27 N x m [ 19.8 FT x LBS] for M6-1 SHCS
x 65 N x m [ 47.7 FT x LBS] for M8-1.25 SHCS
x 130 N x m [ 95.5 FT x LBS] for M10-1.5 SHCS
7. After installation, open and close the mold on the bench to insure proper alignment.
8. For “shuttle” molds repeat steps 2 to 7 for each interchangeable ‘B” side.