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4 post spotting press with no background manufactured by beckwood press
Tonnage50
ApplicationSpotting/Tryout, General Forming
IndustryR&D; Education
Frame Style4-Post
Special Features• 30” x 30” bed shuttle
• 90-degree booking ram
Intended UseUsed in a classroom setting to teach die maintenance

Custom Features:

  • (4) 4” diameter chrome housing posts with graphite impregnated bronze bushings for superior ram guidance and rigidity
  • 30” x 30” hydraulic bed shuttle equipped with audible alarm, stationary consoles, and alignment tracks for efficient loading and unloading through the front opening of the press
  • Booking ram with 90-degree booking capability for dies up to 2,000 lbs
  • Light curtains guarding the front opening of the press; bolt-on expanded metal guarding on the sides and rear of the press
  • Crown mounted power system and reservoir
  • Kidney loop filter/cooler circuit with thermostatically-controlled electric fan-powered oil cooler
  • Calculated ram speeds: Pressing: 52 IPM; Return: 77 IPM

Common Features on Beckwood Presses:

  • Heavy duty box beam design for superior rigidity and modular tie rod assembly utilizing pre-tensioning nuts for optimum performance
  • Fully adjustable Parker cylinders with full rated tonnage throughout the stroke
  • PressLink Remote Support module for complementary diagnostics & troubleshooting
  • Dual linear and pressure transducers in the main ram cylinders for optimal reliability and redundancy
  • Allen Bradley or Siemens PLC, programmable control system with touch screen HMI and Recipe Functionality
  • Structure designed for Infinite Life in accordance with rigorous simulation analysis through FEA (Finite Element Analysis) design testing
  • Backed by Beckwood’s industry leading dedicated service and support team