Our hydraulic press engineers specialize in creating hydraulic press designs that are crafted to meet your needs. We equip our 500 ton hydraulic presses with custom features that align with your unique manufacturing operation. Plus, our expert technicians are on call to service them to help reduce downtime concerns. Customers appreciate the advanced technology, cost-effectiveness, and dedicated aftermarket service support that we provide.
Custom-Made 500 Ton Hydraulic Press Designs (Up to 575 Ton)
French’s approach to custom designing a 500 ton hydraulic press starts with the customer. First, our team takes the time to get to know your business and manufacturing processes. Then, we create a press that is custom-made for your business’ unique needs. Our hydraulic press engineers are leading experts in designing heavy-duty presses with custom features. These features may include platen heating/cooling choices, tilting platens and part knockout systems that improve production and that increase your profitability.
500 Ton Hydraulic Press Features (Up to 575 Ton)
Our 500 ton hydraulic press designs (up to 575 ton) can include features such as:
- Reservoir and hydraulic power mounted on top, reducing press footprint
- Up-acting or down-acting pressure
- Heating and cooling platens
- Automation features including shuttle systems and loading/unloading systems
- Multiple daylights
- Advanced control systems
- Sideplate or column construction, C-frame or H-frame available
- Compression molding, transfer molding, vacuum molding and laminating styles available
View a Sample of our Hydraulic Press Designs:
500 Ton Compression Press
Construction: Sideplate
Molding process: Compression
Capacity: 500 Ton
Pressing surface size: 140 x 72 inches
Number of openings: 1
Open daylight: 90 inches
Controls: Allen Bradley Micrologix PLC with touchscreen interface
500 Ton Hydraulic Press
Construction: Four post
Molding process: Compression
Capacity: 500 Ton
Pressing surface size: 60 x 144 inches
Number of openings: 1
Open daylight: 36 inches
Controls: Allen Bradley
550 Ton C-Frame Hydraulic Press
Construction: C-frame
Molding process: Compression
Capacity: 550 Ton
Pressing surface size: 154 x 16 inches
Number of openings: 2
Open daylight: 10 inches
Platen heating: Hot oil Isoplatens®
Operating temperature: 425 °F
Controls: NEMA 12 enclosure with motor starter for hydraulic power unit, push buttons and switches
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