Plastic ASTM Presses
ASTM Presses for plastics and other materials
Tonnage Range: 15 – 50 | Platen Size (“): 12×12 – 18×18
Wabash presses are specially configured to perform the compression molding of test plaque or bar specimens of Type 1-5 polyethylene. The procedure is in conformance with ASTM Method D 4703, Procedure C. The presses are equipped with heating/cooling platens and a programmable digital controller which has a heating/cooling loop for each platen and built-in program for the required 15°/minute +/-2°C cooling rate.
Plastic ASTM Presses
Plastic ASTM Presses
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ASTM Plastic Standard Features:
- Clamp force 1500 lbs. to 30 tons
- Single or dual daylight openings (6” each)
- Heated and cooled platens (500 deg F. Maximum)
- Platen size: 12″ x 12″
- Programmable controller with HMI and ramping TCU’s with remote setpoint capability
- Cycle counter thru PLC
- Automatic low pressure system
- Automatic transition from closing to pressing speed
- Closing speed 70 IPM (approx.)
- Pressing speed 5 IPM
- OSHA approved operating system
- Pressure relief valve with analog pressure gauge
- Integral hydraulic system with high-efficiency TEFC motor, reservoir & water-cooled heat exchanger
- Clamp area guards with keyed interlock
- Electrical supply: 460/3/60 (other voltages available)
Hydraulic Options:
- WaterSaver valve for heat exchanger
Mechanical Options:
- Work table
- Power operated safety gate (in lieu of standard manual gate)
- Multiple daylights
Electrical Options:
- Cycle counter (with keyed reset)
- Chart recorder Light curtains
- Light curtains
- Audible or visual alarms
- Clamp area lighting
- 220, 380 or 575 volt operation
- UL, CUL or CSA configurations available
| ASTM Chase Frame Kits | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalog Number | ||||
| Description | Teflon Coated | Stainless Steel | Brass | 100 Mylar Sheets |
| 4″ x 4″ Chase | 4079 | 4080 | 4081 | 4161 |
| 6″ x 6″ Chase | 4082 | 4083 | 4084 | 4162 |
| 8″ x 8″ Chase | 4085 | 4086 | 4087 | 4163 |
