SLM 80: developments, options, and why it is changing the handling of heavy molds
In the mold industry, lifting loads of several dozen tons allows no approximation, no time loss, and no compromise on safety. It is precisely to meet this requirement that the SLM mold lifting system was developed: a dedicated, robust solution designed to secure heavy handling operations.
The SLM 80 is designed for even more demanding applications. Its Working Load Limit reaches 80 tons with a safety factor of 4:1.
A system designed for the safety of heavy lifting operations
The main advantage of the SLM 80 is not simply its capacity. It lies in the fact that it is a solution specifically designed for the mold industry, where lifting operations are repetitive, sensitive, and costly in case of error. The system is based on a simple principle: a base unit mounted on the hook of the lifting machine, and a sliding component fixed to the load. This architecture enables more controlled handling than improvised setups or poorly adapted generic solutions.
SLM 80 EVO: a development focused on real-world use
The SLM 80 EVO introduces a new base unit. This development has two very concrete objectives: centering the base unit in relation to the slide assembly and guiding its use on the injection molding machine.
The improvement focuses on what truly matters in operation: alignment, ease of guidance, and smooth use on the machine. This is exactly the type of enhancement that brings value to the end user, as it impacts three key factors:
• reduced inaccurate handling;
• time savings during setup;
• increased safety in repetitive operations.
SLM 80 options: real answers to field constraints
A good lifting system is not judged solely by its technical datasheet. It is judged by its ability to adapt to real workshop constraints. In this respect, the SLM 80 offers several useful options.
1. The L-Kit is a base unit centering and sliding kit. It consists of two brackets positioned on the edge of the mold to center and guide the base unit, along with the associated fixings. This option is particularly relevant in a repeatability-driven context. When teams need to operate quickly, frequently, and without margin for error, anything that improves initial positioning delivers immediate operational value.
2. The Lock Control kit, integrated into the system, ensures systematic locking of the latch. This detail is far from minor. In industrial environments, the most effective safety solutions are those that reduce reliance on human action. This feature directly addresses that principle.
3. The Camera kit is designed to improve visibility above the mold. It includes Wi-Fi transmission, battery power supply, a reinforced tablet, and a magnetic mounting system with powered magnets.
The benefit is clear: in operations where visibility is limited, better visibility means better positioning, and therefore better safety. This option addresses a very concrete challenge in heavy handling: the operator does not always have an optimal viewing angle at the critical moment.
The SLM 80 EVO is not just a mold lifting system capable of handling up to 80 tons. It is a specialized solution that addresses the concrete constraints of the mold industry with a clear logic: secure, guide, lock, and make usage more reliable.
With the SLM 80 EVO version, CODIPRO delivers an improvement focused on real-world use, by working on the centering and guidance of the base unit, and once again proves that the best products are not those that promise the most, but those that truly reduce risk, simplify handling, and make operations more reliable. The SLM 80 EVO operates exactly in this space.