The primary application for Guided Keepers is on stripper pads. Guided Keepers provide guidance and retention all in one assembly.
Another common application for Guided Keepers is underneath lifter rails.
Trusted guidance and retention in an all-in-one assembly saves time and space in design, reduces material and overall pad size, and speeds up machining and die assembly.
Superior performance
Commonality and savings in design and build
Our original Guided Keepers were designed for short-travel stripper pads. We recognized an opportunity to guide and keep all-in-one assembly, which reduced labor in design/machining and sped up die assembly.
With the success and global adoption of our Guided Keepers, customers recognized their value in more than just short-travel stripper pads.
Our next design introduced longer and more cost-effective bore-located bushing styles. We also delivered new pin connection styles to increase robustness for high-demand applications.
We continue to gain valuable insights from our global customer base and now introduce our newest generation of Guided Keepers. Continued innovation includes a new bushing option (bronze plugged) for high demand applications, new guide pin series for greater robustness, and our new “N” style, which allows for increased bushing configurations to maximize bushing length in your application.
Ideal for designs without upper parallels or with limited guide pin travel space.
Designed for applications where upper parallels are not present or other constraints limit the amount of space available for the Guide Pin to travel.
We always recommend applying the longest bushing that will fit in the application. The P Style base should only be used when a longer bushing base style will not.
GK75 / 0.75"
GK105 / 1.0"
GK122 / 1.25"
GK152 / 1.50"
GK180 / 1.75"
GK205 / 2.00"
GK120 / 1.25"
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Series |
Fasteners |
Pad Connection |
Working Side Machining |
Backside Machining |
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GK75 / .75" |
M10-1.5 3/8-16 |
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GK105 / 1.0" |
M12-1.75 1/2-13 |
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GK120 / 1.25" |
M10-1.5 3/8-16 |
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GK122 / 1.25" |
M10-1.5 3/8-16 |
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GK152 / 1.5" |
M12-1.75 1/2-13 |
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GK180 / 1.75" |
M12-1.75 1/2-13 |
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GK205 / 2.0" |
M16-2.0 5/8-11 |
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N2-1
N3-1
N3-2
N4-1
N4-2
N5-2
Low Clearance P
*bases pictured are example images only
PTFE / Bronze (TB)
Bronze / Graphite Plugs (BP)
Our tried and true PTFE / Bronze bushing is ideal for most applications. It offers consistent long-life production performance and for the last 10+ years has a historical replacement rate of only 3%.
Our Bronze / Graphite Plugged bushing option has advantages in high demand applications where the amount of movement in the pad or lifter rail needs to remain tighter longer. It can also be applied in combination with our PTFE / Bronze bushing.
Lifters
*especially those with high travel
Narrow Pads
Example: Pads for Thin Stock
Locking Collar
The Locking Collar prevents screws from possibly coming loose and falling into the tool during operation. This optional accessory is available for GK180 and GK205 series guide pins.
Tapered groove forces Retaining Ring down which provides locking force to the Cap Screws.
O-ring maintains the radial location and prevents collar from falling out during disassembly.
$83.22
.75" Diam. / 2" Bushing
$97.80
1.00" Diam / 2" Bushing
$110.11
1.25" Diam / 2" Bushing
$131.11
1.50" Diam / 3" Bushing
$141.80
1.75" Diam / 3" Bushing
$184.25
2.00" Diam / 4" Bushing
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