Custom 2-Post
Hydraulic Presses
2-Post Press Configuration
Ideal for dies less than 24” deep
Two-post hydraulic presses, also known as two-column hydraulic presses, are characterized by the two guideposts on the press centerline. These posts are positioned to the left and right of the forming area to offer guidance to the ram.
The shallow press bed is well suited for jobs being done on a press brake with traditional tools for forming, punching, and shaping long, narrow parts.
Our two-post hydraulic presses have been a popular option for custom configurations due to their cost-effectiveness and robust construction. Two-post presses are an economical choice for applications requiring less than 500 tons of force and a forming area shallower than 24 inches.
2-Post Press FAQs
How Is A 2-Post Press Constructed?
What Are Some 2-Post Press Applications?
Beckwood’s hydraulic presses can deliver high performance across a variety of industries. Here are just a few applications industries where our two-post presses excel:
- Assembly
- Clamping
- Press Fitting
- Blanking
- Coining
- Embossing
- Forging
- Hot Forming
- Injection Molding
- Joggle Forming
- Punching
- Stamping
- Trimming
Why Choose A Servo-Electric 2-Post Press?
Servo-electric actuation can provide a host of benefits for applications of all kinds. Servo-electric presses are known to boost performance, increase part quality, create an easy user experience, minimize maintenance, and lower operating costs due to energy efficiencies. Servo-electric presses also reduce the carbon footprint associated with both construction and press operation. Whether your work setting is a large-scale manufacturing plant or a small job shop, a servo-electric actuated two-post press can help ramp up your production.
You can learn more about the benefits of servo-electric actuation.
If you already have a two-post hydraulic press and are interested in converting it to a servo-actuated unit, you can read more about our press retrofits here as well.
How Can 2-Post Hydraulic Presses Be Customized?
These are just a few custom Beckwood hydraulic presses that use a two-post frame:
100 Ton Clamping 2-Post Hydraulic Press
This clamping press was designed for assembly operations for parts to be used in the aerospace industry. Our client opted for a 2-post hydraulic press as a cost-effective solution for their assembly needs. This press was outfitted with multi-zone heated platens for ultimate temperature uniformity and spring-loaded die rollers for front and rear die loading and unloading.
125 Ton Punching 2-Post Hydraulic Press
This custom 2-post hydraulic press was engineered to fabricate blades for machinery in the agriculture industry. Along with the hydraulic press itself, Beckwood was able to provide this client with a unique set of tooling for forming their unique machine blades. This press is equipped with foot pedal actuation for easy hands-free operation.
125 Ton Embossing 2-Post Hydraulic Press
This custom Beckwood press was created to emboss logos onto mufflers in the automotive industry. For superior rigidity, our customer opted for oversized ram guide bushings to combat the negative effects of off-center loading. In addition, this press was equipped with a regeneration circuit to expedite the hydraulic press cycle and a bed extension to increase operator access for die removal, servo feed, and shear mounting operations.
See a Custom 2-Post Hydraulic Press in Action
Check out the video below which highlights the forming cycle of a custom Beckwood press. This machine was built for reaction injection molding with a special 90 degree tilting base and horizontal rotation system, demonstrating the incredible versatility that even our most simple 2-post hydraulic presses can offer.
