| Tonnage | 170 | ||
| Application | Compression Molding; Spotting/Tryout | ||
| Industry | Aerospace | ||
| Frame Style | 4-Post | ||
| Special Features | • Heated/Cooled Platens • Pneumatic Dwell System • Booking Ram • Bed Shuttle | ||
| Intended Use | Used to compression mold composite helicopter blades in the aerospace industry |
Custom Features:
- (4) 6” diameter chrome housing posts with oversized poured/cast ram guide bushings for superior ram guidance and rigidity
- (2) 20” x 90” heated platens with multiple zones of temperature control for ultimate uniformity
- Gun drilled channels in the platens create a serpentine flow for rapid cooling
- Booking ram with 90-degree booking capability
- Hydraulically actuated bed shuttle for loading and unloading
- Pneumatic dwell system allows the primary electric motor & pump to be turned ‘off’ during prolonged dwell periods for increased energy efficiency and reduced noise
- Calculated Ram Speeds: 160 IPM Approach; 40 IPM Pressing; 53 IPM Return
- Kidney loop filter/cooler circuit with thermostatically-controlled electric water/oil heat exchanger
- Light curtain guards the front & rear openings; bolt-on expanded metal guards cover side openings
