B & H Tool Co Inc
Extrusion tools, tools for cable
Company Overview and Expertise
B&H Tool Company, Inc. is an established specialist in performance-driven extrusion tooling, backed by over 50 years of industry experience. The company excels in applying advanced Computational Fluid Dynamic (CFD) analysis and its proprietary B&H Flow Analytics™ to enhance tool design and optimize performance. This approach is designed to improve output rates and reduce operational costs for clients. B&H Tool emphasizes a collaborative process, working closely with customer engineering teams to integrate its expertise efficiently, which aims to accelerate development cycles and mitigate risks compared to traditional methods.
Products and Services
The company offers a comprehensive range of extrusion tooling solutions, including standard and custom designs. Its precision adjustable center crossheads feature axial and rotational tip adjustment, positive leak-free sealing, and optimized flow distribution through various deflector types, notably advanced spiral deflectors that aim to eliminate knit lines and improve burst pressure. Fixed center crossheads are also available for applications such as insulated wire and cable. For medical and industrial tubing extrusion, B&H manufactures in-line die assemblies, characterized by their streamlined design, balanced laminar flow, and low material volume, which contributes to enhanced strength and dimensional stability.
Specialized offerings include co-extrusion striping attachments, capable of producing single to quad stripes and adaptable to existing or new assemblies. The BH25A Micro Crosshead is specifically designed for microbore tubing, fiber optics, and fine wire, demonstrating process stability improvements of 30% or higher and achieving tolerances less than .00010 inches. Multi-layer adjustable center crossheads are engineered for precise layer control across diverse co-extrusion applications. B&H Tool also supplies essential accessories such as extrusion tips and dies, breaker plates (available in 420 Stainless Steel and C-267 Hastelloy), custom extrusion heaters, melt thermocouples, and specialized plastic extrusion disassembly tools like wedge ring removers, core tube removers, and extrusion tip wrenches, all crafted from high-grade materials including 420 Stainless steel and D2 tool steel.
Technological Advantage and Customer Value
A core advantage of B&H Tool is its B&H Flow Analytics™ technology, which enables customers to fine-tune tool performance and polymer flow virtually, prior to physical production. This capability aims to prevent costly trial-and-error processes, identify and resolve issues such as surging and knit lines, and ultimately lead to improved end-product quality, increased process stability, and substantial returns on investment. Examples cited include significant annual savings from modest tooling investments. B&H Tool maintains a transparent and collaborative development process, complemented by in-plant training and responsive support, aiming to ensure optimal results for every project.
