Engineering Specification, 3600 ton Plate Bender (O/No. 5555/46)
3600 ton Plate Bender (O/No. 5555/46)
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| Specification: | 3600 ton vertical hydraulic plate bender of the triple-power type |
| Construction: | The machine which is a rectangular construction is to comprise two end girders, top girder and baseplate, which are to be secured together by 13″ diameter tension bars, pre-stressed to 3600 tonf |
| Main Characteristics: | The machine is to be designed to give a maximum bending load of 3600 tons and is to be entirely self-contained and generally in accordance with the following particulars: – |
| The machine is to be capable of bending the following range of mild steel plates when using a 35″ diameter roller – maximum load 1200 tonf | |
| Plates 1 3/4″ thick x 20′ 0″ wide, cold bent to circle 44″ inside diameter | |
| Plates 1 1/2″ thick x 20′ 0″ wide, cold bent to circle 40″ inside diameter | |
| When using 12″ diameter roller and girder – maximum load 3600 tonf | |
| Plates 3″ thick x 20′ 0″ wide, bent to 1/2 circle 27″ inside diameter | |
| Plates 3″ thick x 20′ 0″ wide, cold bent to 2/3 circle 50″ inside diameter | |
| Plates 5″ thick x 20′ 0″ wide, hot bent to 1/2 circle 50 ” inside diameter | |
| Pumps: | For operating the main rams – one set of ‘Fielding’ variable delivery, high-speed, radial pumps designed to give 35 gal/m @3200 psi. |
| For operating the gripping rams, drawback rams and powersave rams, one set of variable delivery, high-speed radial pumps designed to give 35 gal/m @ 3000 psi | |
| Supply Tanks: | Included in the supply |
| Motors/Starters: | Included in the supply |
This specification was kindly provided by Rhodes Interform
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