Ton Hydraulic
Spotlight on a Customized Hydraulic Press
A customized hydraulic press has been dancing around the fabricating industry for many years. Tailored to specific needs, the features and options of each press are chosen by the user to perform a specific application such as blanking, coining, compression molding, forming, punching or stamping. Each customer becomes part of the design team, working with the machine tool builder to incorporate the speeds, bed size, tonnage, stroke and any specialty options to best meet production goals.
Choosing hydraulics over mechanical operations provides the additional benefits of minimizing the footprint and reducing the overall investment. Hydraulics allow the generation of high forces in a compact area, reducing the overall structure and mechanism required for support of the force actuators. A mechanical press of the same tonnage is a larger machine requiring significantly more space and upping the initial investment. The number and variety of custom-designed hydraulic presses available at any given time is virtually limitless. Each machine is the product of a fresh design, making the most recent machine shipped from the manufacturer virtually the newest model.
In some cases, the customer brings more to the design table than his forming requirements. For example, Acuity Brands Lighting’¬s Indiana production facility worked with Beckwood Press Co. to integrate press bed rollers to minimize die setup time for its latest press. Acuity, the world’s largest manufacturer of lighting fixtures, has 24 manufacturing facilities throughout North America and Europe. Products include indoor and outdoor lighting for commercial, institutional, industrial, infrastructure and residential applications. Architects, contractors, energy service companies and maintenance personnel alike are familiar with Acuity brands that include Lithonia Lighting, Hydrel, Peerless, MetalOptics and Carandini.
Corporate-wide emphasis at Acuity continually focuses on creating a leaner, more effective organization to support efficient production and new product development. Part of that focus is to make machine purchases and initiate processes that increase capacity without increasing headcount. In 2006, the company’s efforts were rewarded with a 12 percent increase in customer orders.
Ronald Knight, product manager at Acuity’s Crawfordsville plant, explains that 15 of the company’s newest presses have been fitted with computerized “smart die systems” to reduce die changeover time. Additional features of the newest Beckwood press include a 35-ton capacity, a 30-in. press stroke and 36-in.-by 36-in. bolsters. Optimum speeds for the application were determined to be 440 ipm on approach, 36 ipm for press and 44 ipm for return. Several design elements work toward time- and labor- saving goals. Bed rollers provided by Acuity were integrated into the design to assist with quick die change. A new safety light curtain incorporating a four-corner mirror system eliminates the guards with safety interlocks, increasing productivity while still safeguarding operators.
“We asked Beckwood for a larger control transformer for integration with our smart die system,” Knight explains. “We had them change the swing-out pedestal to give the operator a little more usability. Operators love the quick die change and the light curtain. The setup men love this press.”
Knight has seen value in investing in custom presses. “The benefits to customization are not buying what we don’t need,” he says. “With our last press purchase we didn’t need the standard 100-ton press. We needed a 35-ton press with a 30-in. stroke and larger bed size. Why waste money on extra options or a higher capacity press?”
For more information on this process, please see Beckwood’s article in the March 2007 edition of FF Journal (or contact us for a free issue).
About the Author
Beckwood Press Company utilizes proven designs that are tailored to customers’ specific applications. They offer a variety of benefits, including low cost, high-quality hydraulic presses from 2-2000+ tons that can be made for virtually any industry, with an unlimited amount of capabilities and options.
Used 50 Ton PH Hydraulic Metal Stamping Press
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ACCURPRESS 600 Ton x 240″ Hydraulic Press Brake 2-Axis Control 1996 $199,000.00 |
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Turret Punch CNC Hydraulic 25 Ton Trumpf Model TC500/1300 (1993) $124,000.00 |
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1000 TON VERSON HYDRAULIC PRESS $99,500.00 |
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Accurpress Press Brake 400 TON 14FT 2000 CNC Hydraulic $99,000.00 |
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1974 Grove TM800 – 80 Ton Hydraulic Truck Crane diesel $92,000.00 |
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25′ x 600 Ton Pacific Hydraulic Press Brake w/ 4-Way Die $89,500.00 |
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Press Brake Hydraulic 500 Ton X 12′ Cincinnati Model 500H-10 (1971) $89,500.00 |
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ASEA 4 POST HYDRAULIC SWAGING PRESS 2000 TONS MODELQ279 $85,000.00 |
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Madison 650 Ton Hydraulic Press $80,000.00 |
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NEW CNC PRESS BRAKE HYDRAULIC 100 TON 10 Ft Multi Axis Backgauge Auto Crowning $69,900.00 |
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NEW HYDRAULIC 100 Ton x 10Ft, CNC Press Brake bend 6ft x 1/4″, 10ft x 3/16 $67,900.00 |
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400 TON X 16′ CINCINNATI HYDRAULIC BRAKE $63,500.00 |
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1978 Grove TMS300 25 Ton Hydraulic Truck Crane $49,600.00 |
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175 TON X 12′ CINCINNATI HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE $49,500.00 |
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1983 grove TM750E, Grove crane. Grove TM 750E hydraulic truck crane.50 ton crane $45,000.00 |
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Press Brake CNC Hydraulic 60 ton x 6′ Cincinnati Model CBII-4 (1999) $44,500.00 |
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400 TON ELMES HORIZONTAL HYDRAULIC WHEEL PRESS $44,500.00 |
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MDM 300 Ton Hydraulic Coining Press Minting $40,000.00 |
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LVD 150 Ton x 120″ Hydraulic 4 Axis CNC Brake Press Sheetmetal Bender $39,500.00 |
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90 TON REIS TUS-90A 4-POST HYDRAULIC DIE SPOTTING PRESS $39,500.00 |
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Phoenix Hydraulic Beam Straightener 55ton MINT with Powerteam PQ60 pump $37,499.99 |
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PACIFIC 2 Axis CNC Press Brake 100 ton x 20 feet Hydraulic 18 21 $36,500.00 |
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CNC Multi AXIS PRESS BRAKE HYDRAULIC 100 TON 10 FOOT new 2011 $34,900.00 |
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Pacific Hydraulic Press Brake Machine 200-12 200 TON $33,500.00 |
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Press Hydraulic Die Try-Out 40 ton Reis TUS 115-40 (1975) $29,500.00 |
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5′ X 50 TON HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE AWESOME PRICE!! FREE SHIPPING!! $28,850.00 |
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NIAGARA 100 Ton x 144″ Hydraulic Brake Press CNC Gauge $27,500.00 |
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Press Brake Hydraulic77 Ton X 8′ Adira Model QHD-7025 (1999) $26,500.00 |
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220 Ton H-Frame Hydraulic Press 22.5″stroke, 45″x66″ window, 4KW power unit $24,995.00 |
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ALLSTEEL 160 ton hydraulic press brake 10′ bed tooling set $23,500.00 |
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110 TON X 10′ LVD MODEL #110BH10 HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE $22,501.00 |
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100 TON HESS-MAE #HADSF10RH HYDRAULIC STRAIGHTENING PRESS W/NC STROKE CONTROL $22,500.00 |
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GROVE TMS300 LP HYDRAULIC TRUCK CRANE 35 TON.. RUNS..SOLD FOR PARTS/TRADE $22,500.00 |
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NEW CNC PRESS BRAKE HYDRAULIC 40 TON 4 FOOT sheetmetal $21,900.00 |
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#9786 – 500 TON DAKE 4 POST TILT FRAME HYDRAULIC PRESS $20,000.00 |
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WILLIAMS-WHITE HYDRAULIC 100 TON GAP FRAME PRESS 1978 $18,000.00 |
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1H1 Hydraulic Crane, MLB-04, 4.8 Metric Ton, 5.2 US Ton, 28 Ft Boom $17,500.00 |
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NICE 75 TON HYDRAULIC PRESS 4 POST ALLEN BRADLEY PLC VICKERS HYDRAULICS $17,500.00 |
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70 TON PIRANHA MODEL #P-70 HYDRAULIC IRONWORKER $17,500.00 |
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50 Ton Tox PCT C-Frame Hydraulic Press w/ Rotary Table $17,500.00 |
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Press Brake Hydraulic 66 Ton X 98.2″ Adira Model QH-6025 $16,500.00 |
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155 TON HILL ACME No 7 METALWORKER, HYDRAULIC IRON WORKER $15,750.00 |
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P&H S20 hydraulic truck crane. 20 ton P&H Crane. good running condition. $15,000.00 |
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DAKE HEATED PLATEN LABORATORY HYDRAULIC PRESS 75 TON $14,500.00 |
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Uni-Hydro 95 Ton Hydraulic Ironworker $14,500.00 |
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70 Ton Piranha Model #P-70 Hydraulic Ironworker $14,500.00 |
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90 TON IRONWORKER MACHINE Hydraulic Hill Dual STATIONS $13,000.00 |
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Pacific Hydraulic Press Brake 90 Ton 480volt 3 Phase Metal Break $12,900.00 |
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ACME 100 TON IRONWORKER MACHINE Hydraulic 2 operator STATIONS $12,900.00 |
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Hydraulic Broach Vertical 5 ton Ty Miles MBLD-6-36-120R (1993) $12,500.00 |
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Hiab 070 4 Ton Truck Mounted Knuckle Boom Crane With Hydraulic Winch $11,800.00 |
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Geka 55 Ton Hydraulic Ironworker $11,750.00 |
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GALION 15 TON ROUGH TERRAIN HYDRAULIC CRANE $10,500.00 |
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GEKA 55 Ton Model 55A Hydraulic Ironworker $10,500.00 |
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PARKER 632 HYDRAULIC TUBE BENDER & GREENLEE PUMP WITH A TON OF DIES GREAT SHAPE $9,999.99 |
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USED 17.5 TON GUIFIL HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE M/N PE6-16 $8,995.00 |
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USED 17.5 TON GUIFIL HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKE M/N PE6-16 $8,995.00 |
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KINGSLAND 50 Ton Model 50XA Universal Hydraulic Ironworker 4 H.P. 3 Phase $8,500.00 |
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50 Ton Wabash Hydraulic 4-Post Heated Platen Press & OPTIONAL BOLLING RUBBERMILL $7,950.00 |
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Rodgers S150-14 150 Ton H-frame Hydraulic Press $7,950.00 |
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Welles or Peoples Juice Press $399.00 The Welles Juice Press (also known as the Peoples Juice Press) extracts juice containing high levels of nutrients from fruit and vegetables by pressing (squeezing) pulp. The nutrients and juice are forced out of the pulp fibers when pressed using 2 tons of pressure. The pressure exerted by this pressing method is thought to release extra nutrients and enzymes that would otherwise ‘adhere’ to th… |
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Standard Laboratory Presses With Heated Platens/Digital Control – Two-Post C Presses, Carver $8,693.63 Ideal for research, compacting, molding rubber or plastic, laminating, and ceramics applications. The 12- and 25-ton, manual, two-column hydraulic lab presses feature adjustable daylight openings and easy-to-read dual scale gauge calibrated in pounds and metric tons. The mini press is a 12-ton, manual, two-column hydraulic press, requiring 1/3 less bench space than the standard C press. Compac… |
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Puller 12 Ton Hydraulic Gear $159.99 Easily removes the most stubborn gears, pulleys and flywheels. 12 ton maximum pull Heavy duty steel construction Jaws are reversible for inside or outside pulling Handles pulleys up to 9-3/4″ outside diameter 16″ pump handle with cushion grip Jaw spread: 9-3/4″ Ram travel: 2″ Shipping Weight: 25.56 lbs…. |
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20 Ton Air/Over Hydraulic Jack Air/Hydraulic Bottle Jack works with air power or manual power to lift up to 20 tons This workhorse bottle jack can handle your lifting, pushing and pulling applications when you’re doing automotive, truck, agricultural, industrial and construction work. Our 20 ton air/hydraulic bottle jack lifts from 10-1/4″ to 20″ high with screw cap fully extended. Includes attached 48″ air hose with fittings…. |
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Torin T83012 Heavy Duty Garage Jack $24.99 This Torin Heavy-Duty Garage Jack is ideal for everything from everyday garage service to heavy-duty industrial use. Lift Capacity (tons): 3 1/2, Min. Lift Height (in.): 5 3/4, Max. Lift Height (in.): 19 3/4, Safety Valve: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 25 x 13 1/2… |
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OTC 153 2-Ton Capacity Aluminum Racing Jack … |
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Torin T83006 3 Ton SUV Service Jack $69.95 Torin 3 Ton SUV Service Jack features an extra long neck that saves time and makes it easier to lift higher vehicles. It has a 3 ton lifting capacity and a lift range of 6 inch to 21 inch…. |
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Powerzone 380033 2 Ton Steel Floor Jack $39.66 Powerzone Steel Floor Jack has rated capacity of 2 Ton (4000 pounds) with lifting range of 5-1/4 inch to 13 inch. Is equipped with safety valve to prevent overloading beyond rated capacity to ensure safety. Jack’s rear wheels swivel for easy positioning. Portable and is easy to use…. |