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| Categories | Precision Mould Parts |
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| Brand Name: | SENLAN |
| Model Number: | SL049 |
| Certification: | ISO9001 |
| Place of Origin: | China |
| MOQ: | 1pcs |
| Price: | Negotiable |
| Payment Terms: | L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,Western Union |
| Supply Ability: | 2000pcs/Week |
| Delivery Time: | 5-15 working days |
| Packaging Details: | Coated With Anticorrosive Oil , Packed In Carton Box |
| Parts name: | Guide pins |
| Product Material: | skd11 |
| Hardness: | 48~52 HRC |
| Standard: | Hasco |
| Size: | Customized |
| Quality: | High Quality |
| Tolerence: | +/-0.01-0.005mm |
| Color: | Silver |
| Company Info. |
| Senlan Precision Parts Co.,Ltd. |
| Verified Supplier |
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Guide posts (leader pins) are alignment components that ensure the
moving and fixed halves of an injection mold close accurately, smoothly, and repeatedly. When alignment is stable, parting lines stay consistent, cavities
close evenly, and sensitive mold components—such as cores,
cavities, slides, lifters, and shut-offs—are protected from impact
and premature wear.
Our precision guide posts for plastic injection molds are manufactured to customer drawings for reliable fit with guide
bushings and repeatable mold closing performance. We focus on the
characteristics that matter most for alignment parts: straightness, diameter tolerance, surface hardness, and
low-friction finish, helping mold builders maintain stable production and reduce
maintenance caused by misalignment.
A guide post is a hardened, precision-ground cylindrical pin installed in one mold half (commonly the moving side) that mates with a guide bushing in the opposite half. Together they guide mold closing and opening, maintaining accurate alignment throughout each cycle.
Guide posts typically require a hard wear-resistant surface and a stable core to withstand repeated sliding contact with bushings. Depending on mold requirements, guide posts may be produced from bearing steels or tool steels with heat treatment and optional surface treatments to improve wear life and corrosion resistance.
Precision guide posts are used in plastic injection molds where repeatable alignment is critical, including:
Guide posts are functional sliding components—precision and surface integrity are essential for smooth operation and long service life.
Accurate guiding helps reduce mismatch and flash risk, improving repeatability across long production runs.
Stable alignment protects cavity edges, core tips, and shut-offs—reducing chipping, galling, and unplanned rework.
Proper fit and finish reduce friction, helping molds open/close smoothly and improving cycle stability.
Hardened, well-finished guide posts last longer and reduce bushing wear, lowering total maintenance workload.
To quote precision guide posts accurately, please provide:
If replacing existing guide posts, sharing the bushing ID and mold plate interface details helps confirm correct fit.

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