Tonnage | 250 | ||
Application | Compression Molding | ||
Industry | Aerospace; R&D | ||
Frame Style | 4-Post | ||
Special Features | • Heated/Cooled Platens • Dwell Capability • Up-acting Ram • Knockout cylinder | ||
Intended Use | Used in an R&D capacity to form lightweight composite materials for the aerospace industry |
Custom Features:
- (4) 5” diameter chrome housing posts with graphite impregnated bronze bushings for superior ram guidance and rigidity
- Up-acting ram
- Dwell capability
- 12-ton knockout (ejector cylinder) fixed in the upper platen
- (2) 28” x 28” heated platens with multiple zones of temperature control for ultimate uniformity
- Light curtains guarding the front opening of the press
- Skid mounted power system and reservoir
- Kidney loop filter/cooler circuit with thermostatically-controlled electric fan-powered oil cooler
- Calculated Ram Speeds: Fast Approach: 254 IPM; Pressing: 1-26 IPM; Return: 203 IPM
- Sound deadening skins around the HPU reduce the overall operational noise