Posts by FOMMCO
2012
FOMMCO receives the President’s “E” Star Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary John Bryson at the White House in Washington, DC. The “E” Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. French was awarded their first President’s “E” Award…
Read More300 Ton Composite Molding Press for Medical Lab Testing Components
TMP, A Division of French recently developed a custom 300-ton heavy-duty, downacting composite molding press for a customer that molds components for medical laboratory testing facilities. The 300-ton hydraulic press features a heavy-duty ground headblock to yield low deflection levels. The press bolster is furnished with extended full-circle guides to ensure parallelism with press closing…
Read More500 Ton Hydraulic Press Custom Designed to Form Aircraft Parts
French recently developed a TMP-style four-post, downacting 500 ton hydraulic press machine with controls and hydraulics specially designed for forming metal aircraft parts. The custom press features a large 60 x 144 inch work area. The press bolster was designed with multiple tee slots for ease of die changing and extended brass bushings to ensure…
Read MoreVision Series Hydraulic Press Boosts Production & Cuts Energy Use
French recently custom designed a Vision Series Hydraulic Press with a 75-ton high-temperature heating press and a 30-ton cooling press integrated with a central hydraulic and electrical system. Separating the heating and cooling press units gives the customer two improvements to their molding process, increased production and reduced energy consumption. Electric Hydraulic Press Features The…
Read MoreFrench Receives Presidential “E” Star Award for Exports
The French Oil Mill Machinery Company was awarded the Presidential “E” Star Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary John Bryson at the White House in Washington, DC in May 2012. The “E” Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S.…
Read MoreHeavy Duty Hydraulic Presses Efficiently Bond Friction Materials
We recently designed two slab side hydraulic presses for the bonding of friction materials used in heavy construction vehicles. The low deflection press design was built in two sizes, a 1300-ton press with 56-inch square heated platens and a smaller 520-ton press with 36-inch square heated platens, both for heating up to 550°F. The multiple…
Read MoreCard Lamination Press Series for Print Shops & Short Run Applications
TMP Hydraulic Card Lamination Press Designs TMP, a global hydraulic press manufacturer of plastic laminating presses for the plastic card and credit card market, has introduced a new ML series for card lamination press print shops, mailing houses and short-run plastic card operations. Although available in a number of sizes, the Model ML-1826-3 is capable…
Read MoreFrench Releases Oilseed Equipment Newsletter, Oilseed Journal
As Your Partner in Processing, we have reintroduced our Oilseed Journal newsletter to update you on the current activities of French, provide you with information that can help you improve your process and keep you up to date on Oilseed industry news and events. Included in this Issue: Meet the Team: French Product Sales Managers…
Read MoreFrench Announces New French & TMP Sales Structure; TMP Name Change
The French Oil Mill Machinery Company announced a new sales structure for its hydraulic press groups, including the name change of TMP to TMP, A Division of French to clarify their ownership structure. This reorganization, effective March 15, 2011 simplifies how the companies take their products to market, moving from brand-specific sales teams to consolidated…
Read MoreTMP Automatic 250 Ton Hydraulic Press for Cold Pot Transfer Molding
TMP, A Division of French offers a new heavy-duty slab side automatic hydraulic vacuum press for cold pot transfer molding parts for the automotive industry. The low-deflection 250-ton press is fitted with 20” x 20” solid steel platens with heating elements divided into multiple zones for enhanced temperature uniformity. In addition, the platens are totally…
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