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Clamshell Plates

Assembly

Two thin plates that slide under the layer then split apart to drop it. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.

Clamshell Plates parts and their functions

3 top-level parts · 6 parts in total · full bill of materials below
Clamshell Plates parts diagram: 1 clamshell plate, 2 linear guide rail, 3 pneumatic cylinder. 6 parts in 3 assemblies.
Clamshell Plates parts diagram. Numbers match the table below; each box is one top-level part or assembly with what it contains.
#PartQtyWhat it does
1 Clamshell Plate 2× Thin steel plate supporting the bag layer during transfer.
2 Linear Guide Rail 2× Ground steel rail and recirculating-ball carriage that guide a moving axis in a straight line with high stiffness and low friction.
3 Pneumatic Cylinder 2× Double-acting compressed-air actuator that drives a piston rod in and out to clamp, push, lift, or sort.

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Bill of materials for Clamshell Plates

3 top-level lines · 3 rows shown · 6 parts total · indented to 3 levels
# Item / sub-assembly Part no. Qty/assy Ext. qty Parts Type
1 Clamshell Plate bag-palletizer-clam-plate 2× 2 · part
2 Linear Guide Rail linear-guide 2× 2 · part
3 Pneumatic Cylinder pneumatic-cylinder 2× 2 · part

Where the clamshell plates is used

1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assembly

Used in 1 assembly

Layer Gripper

Sourcing: possible vendors

Prices, MOQ, and lead times are algorithmic estimates, not quotes, and not claims about these companies. Company mappings are curated by keyword; est. price band $0.50–$200. How estimates work
VendorHQSpecialtyMOQLead time
🇮🇳Bharat Forge
bharatforge.com ↗ 		Pune, IN Forgings & metal parts 500 pcs 6–10 wks
🇨🇳CITIC Dicastal
dicastal.com ↗ 		Qinhuangdao, CN Aluminium castings & wheels 500 pcs 6–10 wks
🇮🇳Tata AutoComp
tataautocomp.com ↗ 		Pune, IN Auto components 500 pcs 6–10 wks
🇸🇬Beyonics
beyonics.com ↗ 		Singapore Precision metal & mfg 500 pcs 6–10 wks
🇮🇳Sundaram Clayton
sundaram-clayton.com ↗ 		Chennai, IN Die castings 500 pcs 6–10 wks