Beckwood Press
Fenton, MO 63026
Tank Head Forming Press features multiram design.
Hydraulic Tank Head Forming Press is equipped with independently controlled clamp and draw rams. It features bed cushion that can be engineered for standard or dynamic cushion control per user's requirements. Dynamic cushion control includes independent travel zones, utilizing recipe function on PLC interface. System can be customized for wide range of specifications including tonnage, bed size,...
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Assembly Press suits large stroke and daylight applications.
Featuring 25 ton capacity, Assembly Press incorporates 2-post frame with 10 in. bed height, and is equipped with bed shuttle with 2 spring loaded roller tracks. It comes with 54 in. stroke, 87 in. daylight, 34 x 34 in. bed, programmable Allen Bradley PLC control system, and pedestal mounted dual ergonomic zero force touch buttons. Press also features 50 in. light curtain/bolt and fixed expanded...
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Beckwood Press Company Develops Innovative Precision Dispensing System
12/17/2007 ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood Press Company worked in partnership for more than a year to develop an innovative precision dispensing system for ultra-high viscosity polymers. This system was designed for precision volume metric control on applications that need a larger PSI dispensing force. The concept originated from the patent pending servo motion control technology used in Beckwood's...
Read More »Orange Country Choppers Reaches Agreement with the Beckwood Press Company to Build Advanced Press in New Production Bike Line
ST. LOUIS, MO - Orange County Choppers (OCC) has reached an agreement with the Beckwood Press Company to build a technologically advanced deep draw hydraulic press to be used in their new facility, opening in February 2008. The Beckwood Hydraulic Press will allow OCC to have the in house capability to form tanks, fenders and other drawn parts for their production line of motorcycles. Paul Teutul,...
Read More »Regional Metalform 2008 Preview
Beckwood Press Company 194 1-9-2008 Beckwood Press Company, St. Louis, MO, has added to its line of hydraulic presses (from 2-2000+ tons) and automated systems to include expanded technology and increased energy efficiency with a wider range of presses, features, options and integration offerings. Beckwood manufactures 4-Post, 2-Post, SSE (Straight Side Endframe) and C-Frame hydraulic presses...
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Hydraulic Presses offer presence sensing device initiation.
Presses are equipped with PSDI (Presence Sensing Device Initiation) capabilities, which work with control systems using electro-optical (light curtain) guarding to activate press cycle. After photoelectric barrier is broken once by press operator to remove finished part and again upon placement of new part, sensors detect that the point of operation is clear of operator's hands or other objects,...
Read More »Hydraulic Presses are equipped with PSDI capability.
Available with capacities from 2-2,000+ tons as well as various capabilities and options, hydraulic presses are designed to specific applications in any industry. PSDI (Presence Sensing Device Initiation) control system involves use of electro-optical (light curtain) guarding to activate press cycle, promoting productivity and safety while reducing operator fatigue by eliminating need for 2-hand...
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Beckwood Press Company Goes Green
ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood Press Company has recently delivered a 1,000 ton Straight Side Endframe (SSE) hydraulic press to a Tier 1 heavy truck parts supplier. The press is powered by a 150 Horse Power motor equipped with a VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) for significantly increased energy efficiency over traditional hydraulic & mechanical presses. By controlling the frequency of electrical power...
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Beckwood Press Company Designs Innovative New Automated Assembly System
ST. LOUIS, MO - Beckwood Press Company has recently designed an innovative new automated assembly system for a leading heavy machinery manufacturer. The system, which has been integrated with multiple robots for loading and unloading of part components, assembles and tests bushings to be used in tracked vehicles. Pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders harmonize to achieve a high level of efficiency....
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Beckwood Now Offers Bulldozer Swage Presses
5-14-2007, -- Beckwood Press Company offers an innovative new bulldozer swage hydraulic press with the ability to stand in close proximity to the bed. These machines are horizontal acting and designed for any size, stroke or configuration. Each press is equipped with bolster supports and elongated ram slide bushings for stability and can be integrated with a wide array of features and options....
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