Custom Features:
- (4) 6” diameter chrome housing posts with oversized poured/cast ram guide bushings for superior ram guidance and rigidity
- (2) 20” x 90” heated platens with multiple zones of temperature control for ultimate uniformity
- Gun drilled channels in the platens create a serpentine flow for rapid cooling
- Booking ram with 90-degree booking capability
- Hydraulically actuated bed shuttle for loading and unloading
- Pneumatic dwell system allows the primary electric motor & pump to be turned ‘off’ during prolonged dwell periods for increased energy efficiency and reduced noise
- Calculated Ram Speeds: 160 IPM Approach; 40 IPM Pressing; 53 IPM Return
- Kidney loop filter/cooler circuit with thermostatically-controlled electric water/oil heat exchanger
- Light curtain guards the front & rear openings; bolt-on expanded metal guards cover side openings
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
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Tonnage | 170 |
| Application | Compression Molding; Spotting/Tryout |
| Industry | Aerospace |
| Frame Style | 4-Post |
| Special Features | • Heated/Cooled Platens • Pneumatic Dwell System • Booking Ram • Bed Shuttle |
| Intended Use | Used to compression mold composite helicopter blades in the aerospace industry |
