Gurit mould turnover systems are the choice of industry leaders, proven on several hundreds of moulds worldwide. Gurit offers different types of hinge arms suitable for various mould shapes and sizes to safely and precisely close the two halves of a mould.
Gurit Mould Turning Systems:
| Wind Blade Mould Closing System — Technical Specifications: |
| Series |
160 |
200 |
258 |
| Total number of Gurit hinges per mould |
2 – 3 |
3 – 7 |
8 |
| Weigth Lifting of a Gurit Hinge Arm |
9.5 T |
10 – 15 T |
15 – 20 T |
| Torque Capacity of a Hinge Arm |
360 kNm |
550 kNm |
750 kNm |
| Maximum Working Pressure of a Hinge |
320 Bar |
320 Bar |
320 Bar |
Gurit Mould Turning Systems:
| Technical Specifications |
| Series |
V45 |
V57 |
| Max. Hinge Torque |
245 kNm |
367 kNm |
| Lifting Capacity per Hinge (@2.5m from pivot) |
10.000 kg |
15.000 kg |
| Max. Number of Hinges |
13 |
13 |
| Operating Pressure |
220 bar |
280 bar |
| Integrated Jack Cylinder |
No |
Yes |
| Detachment from Moving Mould |
Automatic |
Automatic |
| Closing Time |
4 min |
4 min |
| Hinge Weight (dry) |
2400 kg |
2500 kg |
| System Rated Power per Hinge |
4 kW |
4 kW |
| System Supply Voltage |
380 – 480V AC |
380 – 480V AC |
| System Supply Frequency |
50 – 60 Hz |
50 – 60 Hz |
| System Supply Current per Hinge (Breaker Rating) |
20 A |
20 A |
| System Remote Control Frequency |
433 MHz (EU) / 915 MHz (USA) |
433 MHz (EU) / 915 MHz (USA) |
Please check with us for the latest technical specifications and contact us for further information.
All hinge models are aimed at retaining a small footprint and low pivotal height and seamlessly integrate with further automation equipment—such as the mould aligning and clamping system (MAC).