Grommet Setting Dies
Grommet Setting Dies
Siska Inc, has a extensive stock of 3/8 inch shank grommet setting dies for plain sheet metal grommets size #00 thru #5 and rolled rim grommets size #0 thru #5. These dies fit most standard hand presses and kick presses. we also have adapters that adapt the 3/8 inch shank to fit your machine. We do have stock or can make grommet setting dies for all of the following machines.Stimpson 405 Segal Model 83 United Model B JoPevi J-21 Stimpson 479 Segal Model G2R-83 United Model G JoPevi J-25 Stimpson 469 Segal Model 83GW United Model F JoPevi J-26 Stimpson 489 Segal Model 2KGW JoPevi J-239 Stimpson 482 Segal Model 92GW JoPevi J-269 Stimpson 484 Stimpson 488We can also make grommet setting dies for virtually any machine that accepts slip in type dies. Also, we can make custom dies to fit specific applications where a standard die would not work.
There are three styles of dies that are most commonly used in setting grommets.
Locating Point Dies:
These dies are used for material that already has a hole in it, like a laminated lock out tag. The bottom male die has a bullet nose locating point which makes it easy for the operator to place the item to be grommeted on the die. There is a washer seat that is cut into the bottom die to center the washer. The top die has a concave cut that matches the flange of the grommet to insure a mar free finish. The dies are constructed from the finest tool steel and hardened and annealed to provide long life and hundreds of thousands of excellent settings.
Cut/Set Dies:
These dies are used in a double action machine or a manual machine. On the first stroke of the machine, the dies cut a clean hole, the chip that is cut goes into the top die and out the relief hole of the top die. On the second stroke of the machine, the grommet is set. These dies are used for banner material, canvas, light plastics and leather. The bottom die has a flat male post and when it comes in contact with the top die acts like a scissor to cut a clean hole in your material. There is a washer seat that is cut into the bottom die to center the washer. The top die has a concave cut that matches the flange of the grommet to insure a mar free finish. The dies are constructed from the finest tool steel and hardened and annealed to provide long life and hundreds of thousands of excellent settings. When cut/set dies become dull, they can be sent back to us to be re-cut and sharpened bringing them back to new condition for substantial savings over a new die.
Bodkin Point Dies:
These dies have a 3 sides sharp point on the bottom die. The material is pulled over the bottom die which makes a small hole in the material. the grommet is then set. These dies are used for stretchy material where a small hole is needed to add holding strength to the setting like fleece or woven fabrics. These dies work best for smaller size grommets like #00, #0 and #1. There is a washer seat that is cut into the bottom die to center the washer. The top die has a concave cut that matches the flange of the grommet to insure a mar free finish. The dies are constructed from the finest tool steel and hardened and annealed to provide long life and hundreds of thousands of excellent settings. When the 3 sided point becomes dull with use, the dies can be sent back to us for cleaning and sharpening for a minimal cost.