Hydraulic

Clamping System QMC 101

Higher productivity | Plastics industry
VERSATILE AND SIMPLE INTEGRATION

Efficient clamping
with QMC 101
clamping elements

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Full flexibility for mould loading
QMC 101 clamping elements can be used for vertical and horizontal mould changes.
The applicable safety requirements and standards must be checked and adhered to when using in vertical presses.

The QMC 101 hydraulic clamping sys- tically in a matter of minutes. Thanks to A movable QMC 101 series offers flexibil-
tem substantially reduces the time their versatility, QMC 101 clamping ele- ity for machines with T-slot back plates.
­required to change a mould. It ­provides ments can be incorporated in all machine
a significant, highly cost effective types and applications. For all moulds
contribution to optimising overall set
­ No hardened inserts or clamping bevels
up time, which forms the basis for Easy assembly are required on the tool back plates. All
achieving a Single Minute Exchange of On new machines and in an existing common types of steel can be used.
Die (SMED). machine park, the QMC 101 ­
­ clamping ■■ Tolerance compensation for mould-
elements are mounted directly on the side back plates of up to +/- 0.1 mm
Seamless integration machine platen in accordance with ■■ Individual clamping height with the
QMC 101 clamping elements are EUROMAP 2/3/11 drilling pattern. fixed spacer plate underneath the
integrated into the production process
­ Additional holes in the platen can be clamping element
without reducing any mould installation avoided by adjusting the clamping ■■ No lateral forces due to the vertically
height. The integrated sensor technology ­element. acting clamping force
enables moulds to be changed automa­

Applications
■■ Injection moulding machines
■■ Wide variety of applications with seven sizes available ■■ Presses
■■ Great flexibility with the movable compatible T-slot series ■■ Turntable machines
■■ Secure clamping with friction locking and vertical force application ■■ Retractable tie bars
■■ High economic efficiency due to seamless integration and long service life ■■ Test units
■■ Full mould height is retained
■■ High process reliability through standardised mould change procedure

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MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND RELIABILITY

Robust and
flexible

The robust construction makes QMC Materials QMC 101 / HF

101 clamping elements the ideal core The use of high quality materials ensures for high volume clamping
component for automatic mould a long service life for the QMC 101 clamp- cycles
change. ing elements. All QMC 101 sizes can be used
■■ Hardened clamping block made of with a special sealing system for
System sizes quenched and tempered steel with an extremely high clamping fre-
With seven sizes available and a clamp- enhanced corrosion protection quency.
ing force of between 25 and 500 kN per ■■ Piston contact surface with enhanced ■■ Up to 2500 clamping cycles
element, QMC 101 clamping elements
­ strength & low friction per day
are ideal for machines of all sizes. ■■ Heat-treated and honed piston made ■■ Excellent low friction properties
of high-alloy steel
■■ Seals made of NBR + FKM

Operating temperatures and flexibility QMC 101 / TS

Capable of handling operating tempera- for T-slot back plates
tures of up to 100 °C, QMC 101 clamping The vertical transfer of force onto
elements from Staubli are suitable for a the mould back plate means that
wide range of applications. all sizes of QMC 101 can be used
as movable clamping e
­ lements on
Additional series with varying numbers of machines with T-slot back plates.
clamping cycles or flexible positioning are ■■ Different mould sizes can be
available for special applications. clamped

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High degree of process safety with vertical force application and integrated sensor technology
Vertical application of the clamping force onto the mould back plate prevents displacement by lateral forces.
Integrated proximity switches determine and signal the position of the piston.

Powerful, safe and precise

The QMC 101 clamping system uses To release the mould, the inner and then Hydraulic actuation
a double acting cylinder. Two pistons the outer piston is retracted by hydraulic QMC 101 clamping elements are oper-
(one located inside the other are) used pressure in the front chamber. No addi- ated via two hydraulic circuits for each
to vertically transfer the clamping force tional hydraulic pressure is required to machine platen. Hydraulic pressure can
onto the mould back plate. This pre- maintain the position of the piston. be delivered by moving cores or a stan-
vents lateral forces during the clamp- dalone hydraulic power pack.
ing action. A mechanical safety device prevents ■■ Hydraulic connection available as an
clamping pistons retracting when not option on both sides of the clamping
How it works under pressure. element
To clamp the mould, the outer piston
is first extended by hydraulic pressure Machine reliability
­applied to the rear chamber. A pressure Two inductive proximity switches sense
piece is integrated on the underside of the whether the piston of the QMC 101 is
piston, which is then vertically pressed ­retracted or extended. The corresponding
against the back plate of the mould by status is indicated by signal LEDs on the
extending the inner piston. clamping element.
■■ Easily verifiable clamping status
A friction locking mechanism between ■■ Conforms to EN 201 safety Stäubli hydraulic power pack
the inner piston and the pressure piece ­requirements If the machine is not fitted with
causes the mould to remain securely
­ enough hydraulic circuits, Stäubli
clamped without any further pressure can provide a separate hydraulic
­required. power pack. This removes the
need for a costly machine retrofit.

Hydraulic Clamping System QMC 101 5

TECHNICAL DATA

Model series
Model

QMC 101
QMC 101 / HF QMC 101 / TS

QMC 101, QMC 101 / HF, QMC 101 / TS

101.025 101.050 101.080 101.120 101.200 101.300 101.500
Clamping pressure 7-8 MPa 7-8 MPa 7-8 MPa 7-8 MPa 7-8 MPa 7-8 MPa 7-8 MPa
Holding force 25 kN 50 kN 80 kN 120 kN 200 kN 350 kN 500 kN
Clamping force 15 kN 55 kN 55 kN 125 kN 125 kN 170 kN 170 kN
Unlock pressure 16-18 MPa 16-18 MPa 16-18 MPa 16-18 MPa 16-18 MPa 16-18 MPa 16-18 MPa

Max. operating
100 °C 100 °C 100 °C 100 °C 100 °C 100 °C 100 °C
­temperature

Hydraulic fluid 22 HLP 22 HLP 22 HLP 22 HLP 22 HLP 22 HLP 22 HLP

Viscosity 0°C - 100°C 300-4 mm²/s 300-4 mm²/s 300-4 mm²/s 300-4 mm²/s 300-4 mm²/s 300-4 mm²/s 300-4 mm²/s
Oil volume 20 cm³ 92 cm³ 92 cm³ 380 cm³ 380 cm³ 700 cm³ 700 cm³

Max. flow rate 1.5 l/min 2 l/min 2 l/min 6 l/min 6 l/min 8 l/min 8 l/min

Max. residual
pressure in return 0.5 MPa 0.5 MPa 0.5 MPa 0.5 MPa 0.5 MPa 0.1 MPa 0.1 MPa
line to tank

Sealing system
QMC 101, NBR+FKM NBR+FKM NBR+FKM NBR+FKM NBR+FKM NBR+FKM NBR+FKM
QMC 101 / TS

Sealing system
PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE PTFE
QMC 101 / HF

Items included: Available on request:

■■ Clamping element ■■ Special dimensions
■■ Energy chain compatible cables for sensor set ■■ Special piston geometry
■■ Spacer plate ■■ Variants suitable for
■■ Fastening screws JIS B 6702, AN-136 (SPI)
■■ Separate hydraulic power pack

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3S2 3S1 1S1 1S2 3S2 5S1
3S1 5S2 1S17S2 1S27S1 3S2 3S1 1S1 1S2
5S1 5S2
3S2 3S1
7S2 7S1 5S1 5S2 7S2 7S1 5S1 5S2

4S2 4S1 2S1 2S2 4S2 6S1

4S1 6S2 2S18S2 2S28S1 4S2 4S1 2S1 2S2
6S1 6S2
4S2 4S1
8S2 8S1 6S1 6S2 8S2 8S1 6S1 6S2

1S1 1S2 3S2 3S1 5S1 5S2 7S2 7S1

Hydraulic actuation
2S1 2S2 4S2 4S1 6S1 6S2 8S2 8S1

1V2 2V2 1V2 1V2 2V2 2V2 2V2

1V2 2V2
1V1 2V1 1V1 1V1 2V1 2V1 2V1
1Y1 2Y1 1Y1 1Y1 2Y1 2Y1 2Y1

1V1 2V1
1Y1 2Y1

Piston position sensing

QMC 101, QMC 101 / HF QMC 101 / TS
101.025 101.050 – 101.500 101.050 – 101.500
Piston position Piston position Piston position Plate spacing
1
1 L+ 1 4 1 1
L+ 42 L+1 L+ 4 L+ 4 4
2 1 2 1 2 1 2 1
4 3 1
4 3 4 1 4 3 1 4 3 1 3 1
3 4
3 3 L- 4 3 4 3 4 3 4
3 3 3 3
L- L- L- L-
Technical data, initiator
Type M8 x 1 M12 x 1 M12 x 1 M18 x 1
Operating voltage 10-30 VDC 10-30 VDC 10-30 VDC 10-36 VDC
Output function N/O contact, PNP N/O contact, PNP N/O contact, PNP N/O contact, PNP

M8 x 1 plug, M12 x 1 plug, M12 x 1 plug, M12 x1,

Electrical connection
3-pin 4-pin 4-pin 4-pin

Protection class,
IP68 IP68 IP68 IP68
sensor set

Max. ambient
100 °C 100 °C 100 °C 100 °C
temperature

Display unit LED LED LED LED

Approval / conformity CE, cULus CE, cULus CE, cULus CE, cULus
Technical data, energy chain compatible cables

M8 x 1 socket, M12 x 1 socket, M12 x 1 socket, M12 x 1 socket,

Type
angled, 3-pin angled, 4-pin angled, 4-pin angled, 4-pin

Length 5m 15 m 15 m 15 m
Green LED: Green LED: Green LED: Green LED:
operating voltage operating voltage operating voltage operating voltage
Display unit Yellow LED: Yellow LED: Yellow LED: Yellow LED:
display unit display unit display unit display unit
(pin 4) (pin 4) (pin 4) (pin 4)
Approval / conformity CE, cULus CE, cULus CE, cULus CE, cULus

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 TECHNICAL DATA

QMC 101, QMC 101 / HF

QMC 101.025
65 65 6 56 5 155 155 1 5155 5
60 60 6 06 0 140 140 140
65 65 155 155 140
60 60 140 140
31
16

31
16
31

31
16

16
60

60
60 31

31
16

16
60

60
60

M 12 M 12 2 x G 12/xM
8G
"1
M121/ 82" 2 x2Gx 1G/ 1
8 /"8 "
20 20 M 12 2 0 8 8
M 1 2 2 0 2 x G 1 / 8 " 2 x8 G
8 1/8" 8 88 8
35 2 0 3 53 5 1 4 8 1 4 8
35 20 88 1841884 8
35 35 148 148

QMC 101.050 - QMC 101.080

108 108 1 0180 8 185 185 1 8158 5
105 105 108 1 0 8 1 0150 5 173 173 185 1 8 5 1 7137 3
105 105 173 173
18
29

18
1289
80 18
29

29
80

80
80

80

18
18
29

29
80

2 x G 12/x8G
" 1/8" 2 x2Gx 1G/ 1
8 /"8 "
M 1 6 /MM1260/ M 2 0 M 1 6 / M 2 0 1 0 0
M 1 6 / M 220x G 1 / 8 " 21x0G0 1 / 8 " 1 0100 0
42 42 4 22402
M 16 /M M 16 /M20 162 162 100 11 061026 2
70 70 42 4 2 7 07 0 162 162
70 70

QMC 101.120 1-91QMC

190 190 09 0
101.200
268 268 2 6286 8
185 185 252 252
190 1 9 0 1 8158 5 268 2 6 8 2 5225 2
185 185 252 252
115

115
115

25 115
25

25
25

25
115

115

25

2 x G 12/x4G
" 1/4" 2 x2Gx 1G/ 1
4 /"4 "
72 72 M 2 4 /MM2240//M
M217
062
/ 7M21 6 M42/4M/ 2M02/ 0
M2 M2/ 1M 11
x 6G 61/ 3
44" 21x3G41 / 4 " 1 3143 4
140 140 72 7 2M1244 /M
104 2 41 /6M 2 0 / M 1 6 2 3 7 2 3 7
0 2 0M/ M 134 213237347
140 140 237 237

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 94
3M
4 53 0 / M 3 6 197
200 140 325 310

2x G3/8"

155
QMC 101.350 - QMC 101.500
345 345

40
50
200 200 325 325
94
M 30 /M36 197
2x G3/8" 2x G3/8"
140 310
155

155

g
A3

40

40
50

50
94 94
M 3 0 / M 3 6M 3 0 / M 3 6 197 197
k1

140 140 310 310

±0.1
h

Installation ­dimensions M
A4
g
A3
k1
±0.1

L max
L min

g g
h

A3 A3
M
b1
A4
k1

QMC 101, QMC 101 / HF

101.025 101.050 101.080 101.120 101.200 101.350 101.500
±0.1

2 x M20 2 x M20 2 x M24 2 x M36

M (metric) 2 x M12 2 x M16 4 x M36
h

4 x M16 4 x M16 4 x M20 4 x M30

M M
Tightening torque 190 Nm 450 Nm 730 Nm 1280 Nm
L max
L min

35 Nm 90 Nm 1115 Nm
(metric) A 4 A4 70 Nm 110 Nm 225 Nm 640 Nm

Available Available Available Available 2 x 1.000 4 x 1.250 4 x 1.500

M (UNC inch) b1 by request by request by request by request UNC-8 UNC-7 UNC-6

15 mm 15 mm 18 mm 27 mm
L min. 10 mm 12 mm 27 mm
12 mm 12 mm 15 mm 23 mm

50 mm 95 mm 92 mm 105 mm
L max. 40 mm 52 mm 105 mm
52 mm 94 mm 94 mm 105 mm
L max

L max

A3 2 mm 2 - 4 mm 2 - 4 mm 3 - 5 mm 3 - 5 mm 3 - 5 mm 3 - 5 mm
L min

L min

A4 50 mm 75 mm 75 mm 125 mm 175 mm 175 mm 225 mm

bb1
1 min. b1 28 mm 50 mm 50 mm 80 mm 80 mm 105 mm 105 mm
g min. 22 mm 26 mm 26 mm 42 mm 42 mm 52 mm 52 mm
h ± 0.1 20 mm 25 mm 25 mm 40 mm 40 mm 50 mm 50 mm
k1 min. 20 mm 35 mm 35 mm 55 mm 55 mm 70 mm 70 mm

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TECHNICAL DATA

QMC 101 / TS
QMC 101.050 - QMC 101.080
172 172 244 244
172 172 244 244
11 70 25 172 105 2 4 41 7 3 244 173
105 105 173 173
105 105 173 173
2x G1/8" 2x G1/8"
2x G1/8" 2x G1/8"
2x G1/8" 2x G1/8"
1 3 18 3 8

138
1 2 14 2 4

113284
138
124

18130284
24
8 08 0
80

10
8
80

2 92 9

29
3 3
29

29
3 3
1 81 8

18
29

3 1 0 03
18

18
42 42 100 18
42 42 100 100
42 42 100 100
70 70 162 162
70 70 162 162
70 70 162 162

QMC 101.120 - QMC 101.200

252 252 323 323
252 252 323 323
128552 252 185 3 2235 2 323 252
185 185 252 252
185 185 252 252
1 8 18 8 8

188
1 6 10 6 0

0
188

68
160

111186580
18
1 1 15 1 5

111650

1
115

115

2 52 5

25
25

25

2x G1/4" 2x G1/4"
2x G1/4" 2 x G 1 / 45" 5 5
25

5
2x G1/4" 2x G1/4" 5
72 72 134 1 3 45
72 72 134 134
72 72 134 134
140 140 237 237
140 140 237 237
140 140 237 237

QMC 101.350 - QMC 101.500

241 241 396 396
241 241 396 396
2 0204 1 241 200 3 9362 5 396 325
200 200 325 325
200 200 325 325
2 0 20 0 0

200
200

200
1 5 15 5 5

155
125050
155

155

4 04 0

40
5 05 0

4500
40
50

00

2x G3/8" 2x G3/8" 5 5
45
50

2x G3/8" 2x G3/8" 5 5
94 94 2x G3/8" 2x G1
39/ 87" 5 197 5
94 94 197 197
1 4904 94 140 310 197 1 9 73 1 0
140 140 310 310
140 140 310 310

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 Installation dimensions
g
A3
kk11
hh ±±00..11

b1
00..0055 AA

B1 H12
S
H11 ±±00..0055

±
±00 .. 1
1
Y 45
0.05 A 0.1
A
H

R2
3.2
Ra 3.2
++22

Ra
Ra 3.2
00

3.2
Ra
H22

Ra

0.3 45
Ra 3.2
H

3.2

R
1
+
+22
B2 0
0

QMC 101 / TS
101.050 101.080 101.120 101.200 101.300 101.500

24 mm
B1 18 mm 24 mm 24 mm 36 mm 42 mm
28 mm

48.5 mm
B2 30 mm 37 mm 37 mm 56 mm 68 mm
37 mm

27.3 mm
H1 17.3 mm 22 mm 22 mm 38 mm 44 mm
22 mm

48 mm
H2 33 mm 38 mm 38 mm 61 mm 80 mm
38 mm

Y 1 mm 1 mm 1 mm 1 mm 2.5 mm 2.5 mm
S 70 mm 70 mm 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm 140 mm
R1 max. 1 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
R2 max. 0.8 1 1 1 1 1
b1 min. 50 mm 50 mm 80 mm 80 mm 105 mm 105 mm
g min. 26 mm 26 mm 42 mm 42 mm 52 mm 52 mm
h ± 0.1 25 mm 25 mm 40 mm 40 mm 50 mm 50 mm
k1 min. 35 mm 35 mm 55 mm 55 mm 70 mm 70 mm
A3 3 mm 3 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm 5 mm
A4 75 mm 75 mm 125 mm 175 mm 175 mm 225 mm

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