AH-Series
4 Ton to 50 Ton Hydropneumatic Presses
An alternative solution to conventional hydraulics presses by providing a cleaner, quieter, and more cost effective solution to a wide variety of pressing and forming applications.
The AH-Series Hydropneumatic Press provides a rapid low force approach stroke with a self-contained hydraulic intensified power stroke, all in one complete package. These air-over-oil presses make cost-effective alternatives to full hydraulic presses within the same force range.
AH-Series Hydropneumatic Press Animation
Hydropneumatic Press Operation:
1 Actuating valve 1 pressurizes port 1, causing the float piston to move, transferring oil from the oil chamber onto the work piston at air pressure. The work rod extends at low pressure.
2 When the work is met, valve 2 is actuated, pressurizing port 2. This causes the booster piston and rod to extend, intensifying the pressure on the work piston, creating a high force.
3 – 3A Upon completion of the work, both valves are reversed, pressurizing ports 3 and 3A, retracting the cylinder to it’s start position
Individual hydropneumatic cylinders can be purchased separately. See our AH-Series Intensifying Cylinder for more information.
AH-Series Press Information & Options
Standard Press Features
- No Hydraulic Power Unit or Electric Motor Needed
Pneumatic Operation with Optional Electric Controls - 6.0” Overall Stroke Cylinder with .500”
Hydraulic Intensified Power Stroke - High Pressure Port for Sensing
- Heavy Duty C-Frame Construction
- Removable Press Platen
- Heavy Duty Designed Tie Rod Cylinder
- Total Air/Oil Separation
Standard Add-ons
- Matching Floor Stands
- Two-Hand Non-Tie Down Control Packages
- Pressure / Dwell / Distance Return Options
- Jog Control Circuit
- Fault Circuit Control Package (E-FI)
- Increased Stroke Lengths
- Press Frame Modifications
- Anti-Rotation Ram Guide
- Cylinders sold separately
- Additional information on Control Packages
AH Series Hydropneumatic Press Model Comparison
| Description | AH4L-CF | AH9L-CF | AH15L-CF | AH20L-CF | AH30L-CF | AH50L-CF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force at 100 psi | 8,754 lb. | 18,200 lb. | 31,408 lb. | 38,671 lb. | 65,134 lb. | 105,546 lb. |
| Standard Daylight/ Throat Depth | 14.88″ / 6.25″ | 14.50″ / 6.25″ | 14.50″ / 8.25″ | 14.50″ / 8.25″ | 14.50″ / 8.25″ | Consult Factory |
| Approach Force (lbs.) @ 100 psi | 829 | 1177 | 1963 | 1963 | 2827 | 5026 |
| Return Force (lbs.) @ 100 psi | 681 | 942 | 1649 | 1649 | 2337 | 4320 |
| Overall Stroke | 6.0″ / 8.0″ | 6.0″ / 8.0″ | 6.0″ / 8.0″ | 6.0″ / 8.0″ | 6.0″ / 8.0″ | 6.0″ / 8.0″ |
| Power Stroke | .500″ | .500″ | .500″ | .500″ | .500″ | .500″ |
| Maximum Operating Speed | 1.5 Ft/sec. | 1.5 Ft/sec. | 1.5 Ft/sec. | 1.5 Ft/sec. | 1.5 Ft/sec. | 1.5 Ft/sec. |
| Air Consumption Per Cycle | .426 SCFM | 1.079 SCFM | 1.356 SCFM | 1.568 SCFM | 2.510 SCFM | 4.204 SCFM |
| Port (NPT) | .375″ | .500″ | .500″ | .500″ | .750″ | .750″ |
AH-Series Press Custom Modifications
- Light Curtains & Guarding Packages
- PLC Control Options
- 4-Post and 2-Post Designs
- Load Cell & Distance Monitoring Packages
- Selectable Modes of Operation
- Control Systems Designed for Future Expansion
- Custom Tooling and Fixture Packages
- Emergency Stop Control Circuit
- 24vDC Control Circuit
- Linear Position Transducer
- Custom Control Packages
- And more
Custom Hydropneumatic AH-Series Press Examples
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AH-Series Hydropneumatic Press Photos
AH-15 Press with linear position transducer, compression load cell, and custom machined platen
AH-9 Press with EDP-1 DR (Distance Return Control Package) and press alignment coupler set.
AH-15 press with partial 24Vdc Control Package
AH-50 Press with EDP-1 Controls and Side Guarding
AH-15 4-Post Press
AH-15 Press with JOG Controls
AH-20 Ton 4-Post Press
AH-20 Press with Piggyback Cylinders
AH-Series CAD Drawings
PDF CAD Drawings
4 Ton AH4L-CF (79 KB)
9 Ton AH9L-CF (80 KB)
15 Ton AH-15L-CF (81 KB)
20 Ton AH-20L-CF (83 KB)
30 Ton AH-30L-CF (85 KB)
2-D CAD Drawings
4 Ton AH4L-CF | 2D (368 KB)
9 Ton AH9L-CF | 2D (379 KB)
15 Ton AH-15L-CF | 2D (378 KB)
20 Ton AH-20L-CF | 2D (361 KB)
30 Ton AH-30L-CF | 2D (354 KB)
3-D CAD Drawings
4 Ton AH4L-CF | 3D (8 MB)
9 Ton AH9L-CF | 3D (9 MB)
15 Ton AH-15L-CF | 3D (9 MB)
20 Ton AH-20L-CF | 3D (9 MB)
30 Ton AH-30L-CF | 3D (9 MB)