Cow's horn or 270¦ gate vendors
Cow's horn or 270¦ gate vendors
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We have recently discovered the advantages of cow's horn or 270° gates (Ringelflow GRF-1 type),which we now specify in place of submarine gates. This has allowed us to improve the appearance of our products, as the residual gate pip is moved from the visible outside wall to inside where it is not seen. The problem we have is in obtaining a reliable supply. The only supplier that we have presently identified is Exaflow in Germany who can't make enough of them at the moment and have "produktion" problems. Our toolmaker in Taiwan has offered to make his version of this gate (in two parts), but at the moment we would prefer a single piece insert. Does anyone know of an alternative supplier?






RE: Cow's horn or 270¦ gate vendors
They can be burnt into the mould or cut into split inserts. Either method works fine if done right.
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RE: Cow's horn or 270¦ gate vendors
dhuffy
RE: Cow's horn or 270¦ gate vendors
In the UK they are called "winkle gates":
http://www.dms-diemould.co.uk/index2.html
(A winkle is a small edible marine snail - a few dozen on some crusty bread, sprinkle with vinegar and pepper - delicious!)
Also known as tunnel gates:
http://ww
Cheers
Harry
RE: Cow's horn or 270¦ gate vendors
RE: Cow's horn or 270¦ gate vendors