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
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 | 100 |
| 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 |
