Atkin Automation appointed exclusive UK Sandsun supplier

A quick die change element can be used in a wide variety of machine engineering applications for a SMED (Single Minute Exchange of Dies) and facilitates a sub 10 minute tool changeover. SMED is a method of reducing press down time during product tooling change-over, and it enables a press operator to complete the entire process single handedly. Importantly, system hydraulics enable quick and consistent clamping after the SMED has been carried out. Atkin Automation managing director Chris Ward said: "We supply the Atkin, BHP and Shung Dar ranges of specialist, high performance coil handling and processing products and equipment to a number of UK industry sectors, so we have the experience and the contacts to successfully market the Sandsun range." "As UK manufacturers climb out of recession, they are looking for ways to remove cost from the production processes, and minimising downtime in a busy press shop environment can make a major contribution to achieving demanding production output targets. We are expecting a very positive response to our initial sales and marketing campaign." Visitors to the MACH 2010 exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham, from 7th-11th June 2010, will be able to learn more about the Sandsun range by visiting Atkin Automation's stand 4860, in Hall D.