AUTO 8 PLATEN PRESS

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Features
  • Single joystick for simple operation
  • Boost pressing cycle for extra large plates or hardwood
  • Handles 2 X 4″ and 4 X 2″ with no adjustment
  • J-slots in table with J-slot jigging (see Options)

Specifications

ComponentsGantry head and tables
Gantry head dimensions12′ 11″ L X 7′ 4″ W X 5′ 7″ H
Platen dimensions9′ 10″ L X 2′ W X 1-1/2″ H
Table dimensions40′ L X 8′ W X 2′ 11″ H (See Options)
Gantry head weight12,000 lbs
40′ table weight25,000 lbs
45′ table weight27,000 lbs
Hydraulic reservoir45 gallons
Hydraulic fluidISO 32 (customer supplied)
Platen materialSteel
Motor15 HP
Table working surfaceEntire table top surface
Direction of travelLeft and right
Pressing capacity50 tons using Boost cycle
Pressing cycle1-1/2 seconds for a Normal cycle 1″
Pressing heightto 5-3/4″, adjustable
Plate embedment100%
Travel speedUp to 280 feet per minute
Controls4-position joystick and pushbuttons
Electrical Specs208/230/460/575 VAC, 60 Hz, 3-phase
FLA plus control amps45.4/42.4/21.1/18.9 amps
Disconnect protection60/60/40/30 amps
E-stopsPushbutton and Area scanners
Safety complianceUL (panels), OSHA
  • 45′ table length and other lengths available
  • T-slots in table for standard Tekset™  jigging
  • Pneumatic floor jigging

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