Standard & Custom

Press Leaders

Plastic ASTM presses with chase frame kits.

ASTM Presses for plastics and other materials

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.

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