AH-Series

4 Ton to 50 Ton Hydro-Pneumatic Press

The AH-Series Hydro-Pneumatic Press, or sometimes referred to as an “air over oil” press, is 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. This unit provides a rapid low force approach stroke with a self-contained hydraulic intensified power stroke all in one complete package.

You can purchase individual intensifier cylinders separately. See our B-Series Intensifying Cylinder for more information.

Applications: Riveting, Crimping, Punching, Swaging, Trimming, Marking or Character Stamping, Assembly, Notching, Joining, Forming, and Fastening.

AH-Series Information

Hydro-Pneumatic Press Model Comparison

Description	AH4L-CF	AH9L-CF	AH15L-CF	AH20L-CF	AH30L-CF	AH50L-CF
Force at 100 psi (lbs.)	8,754 lbs.	18,200 lbs.	31,408 lbs.	38,671 lbs.	65,134 lbs.	105,546 lbs.
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″

Standard Features & Options

Standard Options

No Hydraulic Power Unit or Electric Motor Needed
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

Available Options

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

Custom Designed Options

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

Note: Our objective is to offer you a solution to your assembly and forming needs. If our standard features or available options do not meet your application requirements, please consult our factory to see about us offering an affordable solution to meet your design needs.

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