D-Series Straightside Hydraulic Presses
(Dual Cylinder, Column Style) - Big Tonnage, Big Bed Sizes, Big Return on Investment

Large Platen/Bolster Area and Hydraulic Versatility for Metalforming and Composite Molding Applications

The D-Series is the "big idea" that combines a two-point down-acting design, heavy column construction, large bed area, generous open heights and long working strokes (full tonnage supplied throughout the stroke) for application versatility to tackle your numerous press applications. The overall design features of the Pacific Press Technologies D-Series make this an industry versatility leader in the metalforming applications of draw press work, progressive and transfer die work, and blanking (applications rated at 2/3rds of full tonnage capability). Compression molding and advance composite press work are also suitable to this press design.

Choose from 150 to 2000 ton standard models, bolster sizes ranging from 6' x 3' (left to right x front to back) to 16' x 6' (see specification chart below). Check out our M-Series for single cylinder, smaller bolster applications.

Contact us about our D-Series Hydraulic Presses.

Standard Features:

Consider these key machine features/user benefits…

• Rugged Construction: The reinforced bed is connected to the columns via interlocking wedge keys to help transmit forces equally rather than through bolts, tie rods or welds. Generous openings between columns allow for easy access to the die area and permits continuous coil feeding operations. The removable large bed bolster utilizes multiple die cushions (optional) for performing a wide range of draw work with a large pressure pad area. Key to its precision is the 8-point non-binding gibbing system (with proportional electronic leveling) that assures maximum bearing contact with its long nonmetallic gib surfaces.
• State-Of-The-Art Hydraulic System: Each straightside press is equipped with a compact, high-speed hydraulic system enabling fast cycle speeds that can equal or surpass those of mechanical presses of comparable size. Cylinders are synchronized with twin linear electronic scales, sensing out-of level conditions as small as +/-.001". Safe and reliable press slide control is found in the Pacific-built modular "stack" cartridge valve design (quick response, minimized heat build up, reduced piping and fitting requirements, improvements in safety and maintenance requirements). The power unit provides three advance speeds (rapid advance, fast press, normal press) and two return speeds. Other hydraulic features include automatic cylinder synchronization, precise slide parallelism under off-center loading conditions, and automatic decompression. Additionally, the large double acting cylinders provide bonus support to cushion the break-though shock of heavy plate punching with resulting improvements in punch and die life and work quality.
• Superior Controllability: Gain increased levels of production, versatility and safety. Unlike mechanical presses, full rated tonnage and generous open heights deliver power throughout a long stroke. The D-Series offers a Pendant mounted, PLC Interface control (Allen Bradley 600 Panel View with color screen, Allen Bradley SLC 500 Series PLC) to provide minimum set-up time and maximum flexibility. Tonnage is programmed directly through the control. Nitrogen dies can be ran up to 35% of maximum press capacity. Other control systems are available optionally.

Optional Features

• CNC Controls. Our Fabri-Comp® option facilitates programmable drawing speeds to optimize the most difficult of deep drawing applications…or controllability for faster closing speeds (required processing thermoplastic materials) or precision thickness control (digital servo control of the press slide-as needed in SMC options)
• Higher Speed Hydraulic Packages

• The productive D-Series Stamping Press in action

  Increased Stroke Lengths
• Increased Open Heights
• Increased Feed Window Sizes
• Quick Die Change Systems
• Die Cushions
• Hydraulic Knock-outs
• Coil Feeding/Handling Systems
• Larger Bed Bolsters
• Specially Machined Bolsters and Slides
• Additional Operator Stations
• Continuous Run Operation
• Safety Enhancing Optional Features (light curtains, barrier guards, two hand controls, slide safety blocks)
• Slide Locks

D-Series Straightside Press Specification Chart:

1250, 1500, 2000 ton models, consult factory. All specifications in "inches" unless marked otherwise

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1250, 1500, 2000 ton models, consult factory. All specifications in "inches per minute" unless marked otherwise

8-Point Gib Guided Control

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