Guide / Lifter/Slider

Lifter & Slider Design

Moving cores and undercuts in injection molds

Lifter Design

ParameterRecommendation
Max Angle10-15 deg (lifter), 20-25 deg (slider)
Lifter ReturnAlways use spring return + positive stop
Slider Wear PlateBronze/graphite or oil-impregnated, 3-5mm thick
Core Pull ForceP = area x shrinkage pressure x friction