Tank Head Forming Press features multiram design.
Press Release Summary:
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, speed, and stroke.
Original Press Release:
Beckwood Develops Multi-Ram Tank Head Forming Press
3/28/2008
St. Louis, MO - Beckwood Press Company has recently developed a new hydraulic tank head forming press with a multi-ram design. Beckwood's new Tank Head Forming Press can be customized for a wide range of specifications, including: tonnage, bed size, speed and stroke. The press is equipped with independently controlled clamp and draw rams and features a customer specified bed cushion.
The bed cushion can be engineered for standard or dynamic cushion control per the user's requirements. The dynamic cushion control includes independent travel zones, utilizing a recipe function on a PLC interface.
Beckwood recently delivered one of their new Hydraulic Tank Head Forming Presses with 1000 ton capacity. In addition to the draw ram, the press is equipped with a 170 ton capacity clamp ram and a 70" x 70" bed, all featuring bolsters with holes precision machined on center. The 4-post press features a 200 ton capacity, 24" stroke bed cushion for added precision. It utilizes heavy duty tie-rod construction and features a 37" stroke. Joystick controls are provided for controlling the drawing, clamping, and bed cushion rams.
More information about this specific example can be found by visiting www.beckwoodpress.com and typing 336 in the bottom search engine.
The Beckwood Press Company utilizes proven and standard designs that are tailored to their customer's specific applications. They offer a variety of low cost, high-quality hydraulic presses from 2-2000+ tons. These presses can be made for virtually any industry, with an unlimited amount of capabilities and options. The company is based in St. Louis, MO USA and has recently celebrated their 31st year in business. They are located on the web at www.beckwoodpress.com.
