Engineering Specification, 400 ton Open Gap Forming Press (O/No. 62660)

400 ton Open Gap Forming Press (O/No. 62660)

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Specification:400 ton open gap forming & flanging press
Process:For metal forming & flanging with provision made in the design for off-centre loading between specified limits of one foot either side of the press centre line
Construction:Vertical downstroking open gap type with frame of fabricated mild steel construction
Main Characteristics:Number of main rams1
Power of main ram400 tonf
Stroke of main ram2′ 3 1/2″
Return power60 tonf
Daylight5′ 6″ without tools
Gap4′ 11″
Table area5′ 11″ wide x 3′ 11″ F to B
Overall dimensions16′ 0″ x 5′ 11″ x 20′ 0″
Working Pressure:4500 psi
Medium:High grade mineral oil
Tank:20 gal. prefill and pump supply, air charged to 30 psi
Pump:One – Fraser Mono-Radial pump, type ULS 15 giving 15 gal/m when running at 940 rpm
Motor:One – 35 HP, totally enclosed, fan cooled, squirrel cage induction motor
Starter:One – 35 HP, totally enclosed, hand operated, oil immersed, Star/Delta starter
Controls:Hand operated, lapped piston type valves
Speeds:Main ram approach4 in/s
Main ram pressing0.3 in/s
Main ram return1.9 in/s
Weight:47 tons, total estimated net (press only including tank & piping)
Electrical Supply:220 volts, 3 phase, 50 Hz

This specification was kindly provided by Rhodes Interform

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