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Beckwood post forming press
Tonnage2000
ApplicationGeneral Forming, Compacting
IndustryCeramics
Frame Style4-Post
Special Features• Conforms to Canadian Safety Standard Z142-04
• Dwell capability
Intended UseUsed to form and compact advanced technical ceramics

Custom Features:

  • (4) 9” diameter x 30” tall bushings that provide over 30 square feet of ram guidance
  • Conforms to Canadian Safety Standard Z142-04
  • Equipped with a monitored directional control valve and a monitored normally closed cylinder rod port valve
  • 50” tall hinged “barn door” gate with interlocks guards the front of the press to an elevation of 50” above the top of the bed bolster
  • Stroke: 72”; Daylight: 170”
  • Calculated Ram Speeds: Approach: 7.1 IPM; Pressing: 1.2 IPM; Return: 9.5 IPM
  • Autolube system
  • TEFC motor mounted oil cooler
  • Dwell capability

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