Dillon 550 / 650 Realoder Toolhead Clamp Kit by UniqueTek
The UniqueTek Toolhead Clamp Kit™ enables the toolhead of Dillon 550 & 650 presses, or the die plate of RCBS Pro 2000®/ Piggyback™ -3 & -4 presses, to be CLAMPED into the press frame. This corrects the loose fit between the toolhead and press frame, thus reducing OAL (overall length) variation and stabilizing die-to-shellplate alignment. Your press frame remains unmodified so you can still use standard toolheads/die plates with the original toolhead pins ... and your original manufacturer's warranty will not be affected.
Large Size Kit: (+10.00)
Due to popular demand, the UniqueTek Toolhead Clamp Kit™ is now available in an large size to service more toolheads/dieplates and/or more presses. The large kit contains 26 inserts, 10 screws and 10 washers ... enough for 13 toolheads and 5 presses ... plus the thread tap, insertion tool and hex key.
Advantages
• Eliminates Loose Toolhead-to-Frame Fit
• Reduces OAL Variation*
• Improves Crimp Repeatibility
• Improves Bullet Conentricity from Seating Die
• Reduces Jams at Size/Decap Die
♦ It also reduces vibration and stops toolhead rattling when using the Dillon Rapid Trim Case Trimmer!
Works With The Following Presses
• Dillon XL 650, RL 550B, BL 550, AT 500 and SL 900
• RCBS Pro 2000® and Piggyback™ -3 & -4
RCBS Presses?
Yes! The Toolhead Clamp Kit™ works equally well on RCBS Pro 2000® and Piggyback™ -3 & -4 presses!
What Comes in the Kit
The UniqueTek Toolhead Clamp Kit™ comes complete with all the parts needed for 2 presses and 6 toolheads in a reclosable plastic bag (toolheads not included). Each kit includes*:
• Installation Tool for threaded inserts
• 9/64" HSS Drill Bit
• STI Thread Tap
• 12 Stainless Steel Thread Inserts
• 4 grade-8 Alloy Steel Clamp Screws with Moly Anti-seize Coating
• 4 Stainless Steel Washers
• Hex-key to Tighten the clamp screws
• Detailed Step By Step Instructions
* Quantities listed are for small sized kit.
How it Works
Installation and use is quite simple. You tap threads into the two locator pin holes in the toolhead then install a stainless steel thread insert into each hole. The press frame is NOT modified. When you install the toolhead in the press frame, insert the clamp screws instead of locator pins to hold the toolhead into the frame. Leave the screws loose until you begin cycling the press and have all dies occupied by a round. Then, with the ram still in the up position, tighten the clamp screws. This procedure aligns the toohead to the shellplate, reducing jams. The clamp screws also create a preload force, clamping the toolhead against the top of the press frame, stopping the toolhead from moving during the press cycle and resulting in reduced OAL variation. Once the screws are tightened, just continue reloading as usual.
1 Review
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Helps, for consistent OAL's
I bought the kit specifically to keep my overall length of loaded rounds as consistent as possible. The kit installed easily, no problems drilling or tapping the toolhead. Loading fully jacketed bullets the OAL's have a very small variance. Coated lead bullets for pistols still exhibit a wider range of OAL's but that is more from the slight difference in the bullet than something with the press itself. The kit is a simple upgrade and worth the effort.