Powder Compacting Presses suit hazardous environments.
July 22, 2003 - Equipped with intrinsically safe control system that is able to handle hazardous class 2, Division 1 work environments, 200 ton explosive powder hydraulic presses offer automated operation. They have 4 independent rams, 2 down and 2 up-acting, with precision control over ram speed due to bi-directional flow control.
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Original Press release
Beckwood Press Co.
889 Horan Dr.
Saint Louis, MO, 63026 2405
USA
Beckwood Press Co. Delivers Explosive Powder Compacting Presses
ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood recently produced 6 Powder Compacting Presses for a department of defense contractor making countermeasure flares for the aircraft industry. The presses include an all intrinsically safe control system that is well equipped to handle hazardous class 2, Division 1 work environments.
These 200-ton hydraulic presses are operated automatically and have 4 independent rams (2 down and 2 up-acting) with precision control over ram speed due to the bi-directional flow control. More information about this specific example can be found by visiting www.beckwoodpress.com and typing in 188 on the site’s search engine.
Beckwood is a leading manufacturer of durable made-to-order hydraulic presses and automated cellular production systems for all industrial applications. They specialize in 2 & 4-Post Presses; C-Frames Presses and Press Brakes with virtually any specifications and tonnage ranges available. The company has recently celebrated their 27th year anniversary and launched their new hydraulic press website at www.beckwoodpress.com.
Contact Information:
Michael W. Riehn
mriehn@beckwoodpress.com
636-343-4100 (ext. 105)
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