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Extrusion Die Shop Equipment Built by Die Shop People

Every machine on this page came out of a problem in one of our own die shops.

Why We Build Die Shop Equipment

We’ve built over 1.9 million dies over the past 50 years, so our die shops deal with the same headaches as yours do. Somebody swinging a sledge to knock a die out of a ring. A die corrector bent over for the third hour, hand-rotating a die every time they need eyes on a different bearing.

We got tired of it and built machines to fix it. They worked, so we started building them for other shops. Nobody sat in a conference room and decided to enter the die shop equipment market.

Single & Double-Ended Die Ejector

Every swing of the sledge is another chance that the die might not make it back into the press. Hydraulics do it in one controlled push.

Features

Fully customized and engineered to your specific die ring and die sizes
Hydraulic force aligned axially prevents damage to the parts and removes the die from the ring quickly
Machine guards and safety interlocks for operator safety
Optional die ring adapter accommodates multiple die ring sizes in one loading zone
Optional double-ended hydraulic cylinder accommodates two loading zones in one machine

Specifications

Dies from 8″ to 26″ in diameter
Die rings from 12″ to 30″ in diameter
480 VAC

Die Vise, Turntable, and Polishing Station

Effortless rotation of the die when you want it, secure clamping when you don’t. The optional turntable and polishing station provide 360° of swivel for optimal angle of die access and viewing and 9” of lift.

Die Vise Features

Full-length rollers made of 3” diameter hardened steel, gliding on ball bearings for effortless 360° rotation
Clamping mechanism keeps radiused jaws parallel for maximum clamping area
Magnetic key fills the key slot to allow the die to rotate smoothly without interruption
Roller sleeves stabilize dies with steps or a tapered diameter
Jaw extension extends the height of the front or the back jaw when steps in the die OD keep the die faces out of reach of the standard jaws
Optional Turntable adds 360° of swivel with clamping at any angle and an easy toggle lever for locking in any position
Optional Polishing Station keeps the die vise stable and adds 9” of lift while minimizing the floor space required

Die Vise Specifications

MODEL	DIAMETER	LENGTH	WEIGHT CAPACITY	POLISHING STATION FOOTPRINT	POLISHING STATION POWER REQUIREMENTS
Model #20-6	6"–20"	1"–7"	1,000 lbs.	30” W x 24” D	Hand crank or 120 VAC
Model #32-10	6"–32"	1"–11"	3,000 lbs.	29” W x 26” D	120 VAC

Die Ring Loader

Align the die into the ring without jamming, hammering or finger pinching. A gantry holds the die assembly parallel to the ring so it slides in instead of getting driven in.

Features

Robust gantry holds the die assembly parallel to the die ring, so it slides in easily
Mechanical rod lock secures the load, even during system pressure loss
Up-ender table with abrasion-resistant wear plates for both the die and die ring
Two handed control system with control-reliable safety electrical components

Specifications

Dies from 8″ to 26″ in diameter
Die rings from 12″ to 30″ in diameter
Stack heights from 4″ to 15″
Power: 120V AC, 90 PSI shop air

Wedge Wheel Die Splitter

Hydraulic force drives a wedge wheel between the die halves while rotating the assembly at the same time, spreading it evenly across the split line.

Features

Minimal training required, consistent results regardless of operator experience
Even hydraulic rotation splits dies cleanly and prevents jamming
Light curtains stop the cycle if hands enter the work zone
Machine guards and safety interlocks prevent uncontrolled movement
Industrial-grade steel construction with electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems throughout

Specifications

480 VAC, 90 PSI shop air
Roughly 74” wide x 102” long

Die Upender

Flat for the bench, upright for the rack. The Upender safely lays a die down horizontally for maintenance and returns it to vertical for handling and storage.

Features

Made to suit the range of die sizes required, up to 30” diameter and 15” thick

Specifications

Requires 120 VAC, 90 PSI shop air

Die Vise Polishing Workbench

Built around the die corrector. Fully customizable. If your correctors work a certain way, we’ll build the bench that way.

Fully Customizable

Electric height adjustment up to 12″
Die vise with turntable
Adjustable LED work lamp, overhead lights
Pegboard, whiteboard, tool tray, lockable drawers
Air tool pneumatic manifold, tool holders
Overhead crane access, forklift pockets, bolt-down leveling pads

Specifications

60” wide x 30” deep
Requires 120 VAC, 90 PSI shop air

Built for your shop, not for a catalog

We started by building these for ourselves. Now we’re building them for you. Ejectors are engineered to your specific ring and die sizes. Workbenches get built around how your correctors actually work.

Send us your size ranges and the operation that’s costing you the most time or causing the most safety concerns. We’ll come back with a recommendation and a quote.

Extrusion Die Shop FAQ

Die Shop FAQs

What die sizes do your die ejectors and die ring loaders handle?

Both handle dies from 8" to 26" in diameter and die rings from 12" to 30". Ejectors are engineered to your specific die and die ring sizes, and an optional die ring adapter fits multiple ring sizes in one loading zone.

What's the difference between a single- and double-ended die ejector?

A double-ended ejector adds a second hydraulic cylinder, so one machine has two loading zones. A single-ended ejector has one.

How does a wedge wheel die splitter separate a hollow die?

Hydraulic force drives a wedge wheel between the die halves while the assembly rotates, spreading the force evenly across the split line. It replaces the hammer-and-chisel method. Light curtains stop the cycle if hands enter the work zone.

Can your die shop equipment be customized?

Yes. Ejectors are engineered to your ring and die sizes, the upender is built to suit your die size range, and workbenches are built around how your correctors work.

What does a die vise do?

It holds a die for correction and polishing and lets the corrector rotate it by hand on 3" hardened steel rollers, instead of unclamping and re-clamping to see a different bearing. An optional turntable adds 360° of swivel, and an optional polishing station adds 9" of lift. Two models cover dies from 6" up to 20" or 32" in diameter.