Custom Press Modifications to Maximize Efficiency

Air Hydraulics has been working with manufacturers for over 75 years to help them select and customize the right assembly press for their operation. We custom design and build hydraulic, air over oil and pneumatic presses for manufacturing and assembly applications across a range of industries. Learn about modification options available for press optimization in our guide, or get started on the right press for your production and request a press quote today.

Want to learn how to optimize your press machinery for less waste, higher productivity and a better overall bottom-line?

In this guide we will walk you through the key modifications available for your press equipment and go over in detail how each one can lead to:

Less waste
Higher Production Speeds
Optimal Performance
Streamline Assembly Process

Download the guide to see how customizing your press can significantly boost efficiency to better meet your production goals.

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Tell us a bit about your application needs and press requirements and we will get back to you with a quote. Very few fields are required on our quote form. Feel free to fill in as much as you know and tell us a little bit about how you intend to use your press. Our team will review your submission and put together a quote with some options that will fit your application.

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Minimum force requirements

Maximum force requirements

Minimum daylight opening requirements

Daylight is measured from the press plate to the ram in the fully retracted position.

Minimum throat depth requirements

Throat depth is measured from the centerline of the press ram to the back wall / column of the press.

Preferred press technology

Pneumatic air press

Air over Oil / Hydropneumatic press

Full hydraulic press

Other - open to recommendations

Preferred press style

Bench top model

Floor model

If you have any specific models in mind for your operation you can select those and we can provide you price options on specific presses. Otherwise, we'll review your requirements and provide a suggestion for your application.

Air Presses

Black & Webster AP150 Series - 150 lbs

150lbs, 4" Daylight

Black & Webster AP400 Series - 400 lbs

150lbs, 5" Daylight

Black & Webster AP1200 Series - 1200 lbs

1200 lbs, 6" Daylight

Black & Webster AP1900/D* Series - 1900 lbs

1900 lbs, 6" Daylight

A-Series Model 12-A - 1200 lbs

1200 lbs, up to 7.5", Throat depth 6"

A-Series Model 28-A - 2800 lbs

2800 lbs, up to 10", Throat depth 6"

A-Series Model 50-A - 5000 lbs

5000 lbs, up to 10", Throat depth 6"

Air Over Oil Presses / Hydropneumatic

C-Series Model C-250 - 2.5 Tons

2.5 Tons, 12" Daylight, 6.25" Throat Depth

C-Series Model C-300 - 5.5 Tons

5.5 Tons, 14.43" Daylight, 6.25" Throat Depth

C-Series Model C-400 - 10 Ton

10 Ton, 14.43" Daylight, 6.25" Throat Depth

C-Series Model C-500 - 15 Ton

15 Ton, 14" Daylight, 8.25" Throat Depth

AH-Series Model AH4L-CF - 4 Ton

4 Ton, 14.88" Daylight, 6.25" Throat Depth

AH-Series Model AH9L-CF - 9 Ton

9 Ton, 14.50" Daylight, 6.25" Throat Depth

AH-Series Model AH15L-CF - 15 Ton

15 Ton, 14.50" Daylight, 8.25" Throat Depth

AH-Series Model AH20L-CF - 20 Ton

20 Ton, 14.50" Daylight, 8.25" Throat Depth

AH-Series Model AH20L-CF - 30 Ton

AH-Series Model AH30L-CF - 30 Ton

30 Ton, 14.50" Daylight, 8.25" Throat Depth

AH-Series Model AH50L-CF - 50 Ton

50 Ton, 14.50" Daylight, 8.25" Throat Depth

Full Hydraulic Presses

HP-Series 20 Ton Press

20 Tons, 14.625" Daylight 12.0" Throat

HP-Series 25 Ton Press

25 Tons, 14.625" Daylight 12.0" Throat

HP-Series 30 Ton Press

30 Tons, 14.625" Daylight 12.0" Throat

HP-Series 35 Ton Press

35 Tons, 14.625" Daylight 12.5" Throat

HP-Series 40 Ton Press

40 Ton, 14.625" Daylight 12.5" Throat

HP-Series 50 Ton Press

50 Ton, 14.625" Daylight 12.5" Throat

SH-Series SH-250 2.5 Ton

2.5 Ton, 12" Daylight 6.25" Throat

SH-Series SH-300/SH-400 5 to 10 Ton

SH-Series SH-300/400 5 to 10 Ton

10 Ton, 14.5" Daylight 6.25" Throat

SH-Series SH-500 15 Ton

15 Ton, 14.5" Daylight 6.25" Throat

Configuration

Custom press configuration

I may need a custom configured press for my application

I'm interested in discussing a unique project or press requirements that may fall outside of Air Hydraulics standard press offerings.

Control Packages

No controls and power system (cylinder & frame only)

Partial controls (FRL & valve only, commonly ordered by automation/machine integrators)

Pneumatic Two-Hand Controls (DP-1)

Electric Two-Hand Controls (EDP-1)

Other

Control Package Notes

Describe what control package configuration you would like on your press

Preferred Control Source / Voltage

120vac (standard)

24vdc

Full pneumatic (No electricity required. Not available with EDP-1 control package)

Automatic Ram Return Features

None - Two-Hand Controls Only (standard)

Pressure Initiated Dwell Sequence (E/P-TD2)

Distance Activated Return (E/P-DR)

Short Cycle Fault Indicator (E-FI)

Other

Automatic Ram Return Features

How would you like your automatic ram return configured?

Additional Safety Features

No Additional Safety Items

Emergency Stop

Barrier Guarding with Emergency Stop

Barrier Guarding w/ Light Curtains and Emergency Stop

Fully Guarded Press Working Area w/ Interlock Device with Emergency Stop

Process Monitoring Features

Force Monitoring

Distance Monitoring

Safety Feature Notes

Tell us a bit more about what you are looking for with your safety configuration.

Project Details / Special Requests

Tell us a bit more about the work you’ll be doing with your press to help us ensure it’s the right fit for your application.

Attach any designs, specifications, or requirements you have.

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Quote urgency

Standard - within 5 business days

Expedited - within 3 business days

Urgent - need pricing ASAP (within 2 business days)