| Tonnage | 1000 | ||
| Application | Compression Molding | ||
| Industry | Aerospace; Automotive | ||
| Frame Style | Non-Traditional: 10-Post | ||
| Special Features | • Multi-zone heated platens • Up-acting • Photo eye technology • Die Rollers | ||
| Intended Use | Used for heated compression molding by a leading supplier of honeycomb panels |
Custom Features:
- (5) zones of force control, each consisting of (2) hydraulic cylinders
- Up-acting ram equipped with (1) 44”x144” solid plate surface that serves as a mounting surface for lower heated platen
- (10) 6.6” diameter oversized ram guide bushings for superior ram guidance and rigidity
- Photo eye technology provided for each force zone to sense the presence of tooling and automatically activate the appropriate force zone(s)
- 44” x 140” hot oil heated platens with multiple zones of temperature control for ultimate uniformity
- Wardcraft High-Temp Tee-Lift Roller system with appropriate pneumatic controls provided for Quick Die Change
- Calculated Ram Speeds: Approach: 19 IPM; Pressing: 3.8 IPM; Return: 18 IPM
- Kidney loop filter/cooler circuit with thermostatically-controlled electric fan-powered oil cooler
