Single, double or triple acting presses with a hydraulic cushion

A range of MIB Hydro hydraulic presses (4 column or Arch) are now available from Shear-Form Machine Tools Ltd, the Coventry, UK-based sheet metal and plate working machinery supplier and sole UK representative for Hydraulic press manufacturer, MIB-Hydro, part of the French Dimeco Groupe.

These presses range from 100–2000 tonnes have large frames with bronze guides and graphic inserts for a smooth movement of the slide. The steel cylinders have hardened chromium plated rods and the guidance system uses loaded PTFE with polyurethane seals

These single, double or triple acting presses with a hydraulic cushion, can be used to form a wide variety of components parts for the aircraft industry, food processing equipment, agricultural implements, ‘White Goods’ parts including heating and ventilation components as well as heavy engineering, railways and automotive parts.

They can be used for all types of stamping, forming, cutting, deep drawing, levelling, cambering or bending operations on a wide variety of materials including, mild steel, special alloys, stainless steel and rubber.

As an example of MIB HYDRO standard: a 400 tonnes slide force uses 2 thrust cylinders (200 T each) controlled by a PLC and servo-valves to enable an off-centre force. The slide stroke is 1,000 mm with a maximum 2,700mm distance between the tables (gap). The working speed is 15mm/second using a 2,500 x 1,600mm press table.

Using 2 x 80 tonnes capacity stamping pads, the stroke is 350 mm, the return speed is 195mm/second using a 2,250mm x 1,250mm stamping table.

They can also be supplied with the options of destacking devices, double blank controls, rotating or circular lubrication and high speed transfer systems.

For more information, visit www.shear-form.co.uk