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230 Ton 4-Post Forging Press, 230 ton swaging press, hydraulic swaging press, hydraulic forging press
Tonnage230
ApplicationForging
IndustryAerospace
Frame Style4-Post
Special Features• Nylon Bellow Cylinder Sleeves
• Mezzanine Work Platform
Intended UseUsed to form/swage steel tube fittings

Custom Features:

  • (4) 5.25” diameter chrome housing posts with oversized poured/cast ram guide bushings for superior ram guidance and rigidity
  • Calculated Ram Speeds: Fast Approach: 805 IPM; Pressing: 117 IPM; Return: 773 IPM
  • Neoprene / Nylon Bellow accordion style zip-on protective sleeves provided to protect the exposed cylinder rods
  • Dwell capability
  • Equipped with Beckwood’s exclusive Regeneration Circuit for the fast approach and retract modes
  • Mezzanine work platform
  • Kidney loop filter/cooler circuit with thermostatically-controlled electric fan-powered oil cooler

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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