Hydraulic Presses support lamination applications.February 18, 2013 -
Integrating hydraulic power unit, electronic control package, and point-of-operation guarding, 100-ton Vision Series is available with optional lamination package. Electrically heated platens, yielding temperature uniformity to 480°F, are designed for cooling via multiple passages for water circulation and deliver typical temperature uniformity of ±5°F over 95% of surface area. Presses additionally feature adjustable pressing speed and tonnage controls with dual label pressure and tonnage gauge.
Original Press release
French Oil Mill Machinery, Inc., The
1035 W. Greene St., P.O. Box 920
Piqua, OH, 45356
USA
New French® Vision® Series Hydraulic Presses for Lamination Applications
Piqua, Ohio - The French Oil Mill Machinery Co. recently custom designed several new 100-ton Vision Series hydraulic presses with optional lamination package used to manufacture components for U.S. submarines.
These up-acting column presses feature a hydraulic power unit, electronic control package and point of operation guarding integrated into a compact modular design. Specially designed electrically heated platens yield improved temperature uniformity to 480º F. Platens are designed for cooling via multiple passages for water circulation and deliver typical temperature uniformity of +/- 5º F over 95% of the surface area. A specialized ASTM package provides accurate heating uniformity and cooling rates of 15º C per minute to allow the manufacturing of material test specimens.
For increased flexibility in manufacturing applications, the presses feature adjustable pressing speed and tonnage controls with a dual label pressure and tonnage gauge to display press settings. An optional precision process control package provides tighter control of processing parameters and more repeatable molding performance. This allows customers to optimize their process and potentially reduce cycle time, produce higher and more consistent quality parts while also reducing scrap.
The energy efficient package includes a premium efficient TEFC electric motor, a variable displacement pump and a controlled cooling loop to reduce energy consumption and operating costs. To further conserve energy and water, an automatic valve on the cooling circuit regulates and maintains ideal oil temperature for proper press operations and hydraulic system reliability.
A powered front gate with an interlock switch allows automatic cycling and reduces the likelihood of operator injuries. Two touch buttons initiate front gate motion and allow for cycle start once the door is fully closed. As an additional precaution, the presses feature a pair of mounted light curtains.
French Vision Series presses are available in 10 to 150 ton models for lamination, compression, transfer or vacuum molding. Presses can feature a NRTL Equipment Certification for customers requiring compliance to specific standards or local codes. Vision presses also include built-in lift truck tubes and leveling pads for easy installation or relocation.
French has been the industry technology and quality leader since 1900, serving customers in over 80 countries. The family-owned, ISO-certified company custom designs, manufactures and supports a wide assortment of stand-alone hydraulic presses and turnkey systems for the lamination, composite, friction and rubber industries. Press tonnages generally range from 10 to 2,000 tons, with various platen sizes. French presses are well known for their superior value, very low deflection, rugged construction, long life and industry-leading three-year warranty. French is the parent company of TMP Inc., A Division of French, who also engineers lamination presses.
To learn more about French and TMP lamination hydraulic presses designed for your profitability, please visit one of our sales engineers in booth 2029 at the IPC Apex Expo being held in San Diego, California, from February 19 to 21, 2013. More information is also available on our websites, www.frenchoil.com and www.techmach.com.
For media information or press photos please contact Tayte Lutz, marketing@frenchoil.com.
Tayte F. Lutz
Marketing
937.773.3420 x131
French Oil Mill Machinery Company
www.frenchoil.com
TMP Inc., A Division of French
www.techmach.com
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