Wear Plates SSAS & SSASM: Optimize Sliding Wear Resistance for Long Mold Lifespan
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2026-07-23 15:00
Against the background of lean manufacturing for global injection and stamping industries, slider wear is one of the top causes of frequent mold maintenance and unstable dimensional precision. High-performance wear plates have become a key consumable to protect mold bases and stabilize batch production.
SSAS (plain type without oil groove) and SSASM (wavy oil groove type) wear plates are manufactured from premium oil steel, heat-treated to reach 52-56HRC hardness for strong compression and abrasion resistance. The wavy lubrication groove on SSASM can store grease consistently, lower sliding friction coefficient and reduce thermal wear during high-frequency reciprocating motion. Both models adopt standardized mounting hole layout for quick installation and replacement.
These two series are widely applied to lateral support and friction load bearing for mold sliders and core-pulling structures, covering automotive molding parts, consumer electronic shells, hardware stamping components and other mass-production scenarios. They effectively avoid slider offset, scratching and jamming, lowering the frequency of mold overhaul.
In the future, mold accessories will develop toward higher durability and lower maintenance cost. Choosing matched wear plates (plain type for regular lubrication scenarios, grooved type for high-cycle continuous production) helps manufacturers control production loss and maintain stable delivery competitiveness.
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