Engineering Specification, 280 ton Multi-Daylight Veneer Press (O/No. 5590/55)

280 ton Multi-Daylight Veneer Press (O/No. 5590/55)

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Specification:	280 ton multi-daylight veneer press

Main Characteristics:	Power of press	280 tonf
	Size of platens	79″ x 40″ x 1 3/4″ thick
	Number of platens	11
	Number of daylights	10
	Daylight openings	2 3/8″
	Stroke of rams	23 3/4″
	Specific pressure of platen area	195 psi
	Number of rams	6
	Number of power saving rams	2

Dimensions:	Height of bottom opening above floor level	55 1/8″

Working Pressure:	4500 psi

Pump:	Fraser Mono-Radial, single-stage pump, delivering 5 gal/m at full pressure

Motor:	12 1/2 HP x 940 rpm

Electrical Supply:	220/380 volts, 3 phase, 50Hz, screen protected, squirrel cage motor

Speeds:	Closing time	10 seconds
	Pressing speed	2.4 in/s

Estimated Weight:	18 1/2 tons