H-FRAME PRESS

H-frame presses are so named for their H-like shape. They consist of a steel frame, posts, a press cylinder, and, optionally, a movable middle bolster. Since they can have two or four posts, which can serve as a guide for a moving platen, they are also sometimes referred to as two-column or four-column presses.

These presses are primarily used for assembly and forming applications that require a pass-through design for part loading and unloading operations. Materials can be passed from front to back and/or left to right before and after force is applied. The force required for the operation influences both the frame design and the cylinder size of the unit.

AVAILABILITY: AVAILABLE

H-frame presses have several advantages over other types of presses, such as:

Simple design. The design of H-frame presses is simple, which means these press units take less time to engineer. As a result, they are often available at lower price points than C-frame presses.

Easy material pass-through. H-frame presses have an open front, back, left, and right side. This design enables workers to load and unload material in any direction.

Large tooling suitability. H-frame presses can accommodate tooling with large footprints, such as rule dies.

Effective operation. The accuracy and precision of H-frame presses make them an effective option for various pressing needs.

Spec Sheet:	H-Frame Press Spec Sheet

H-frame presses can meet high-quality standards in nearly any forming and assembly application. Typical operations for them include:

Bending: Creating angles in the material to form V, U, or channel shapes
Blanking: Cutting the component out of sheet or strip stock
Forming: Deforming the material into a 3D shape
Straightening: Bending, stretching, or twisting the material into a straight form
Piercing: Adding holes or slots to a component
Cutting: Removing material from a stock piece to achieve the right size and shape
Stamping: using a tool and die set to form the material into the desired net shape
Assembly: joining two or individual components together

At Aries Engineering / HyperCyl (AEC), we specialize in the manufacture of hydra-pneumatic components and equipment for assembly and forming applications. We offer a variety of press systems, including H-frame presses.

Our standard H-frame presses are available in 1-ton to 50-ton sizes with unguided, two-column, or four-column guided bolsters. They have cylinder mounting plates, upper and lower bolsters, and tooling plates that are constructed of A36 steel and Blanchard ground. The columns are made from 100,000 tensile, 1045 ground polished, and chromed steel. The frames can be disassembled for customer machining or modification.

We can also create custom H-frame presses, up to 200 tons of force, to meet highly unique or specific customer needs. Custom finishing options include black oxide coating, nickel coating, and Polane painting.

Our larger H-frame presses systems use Superbolts to secure the plates and main posts. This design element reduces the amount of torque required compared to conventional fasteners without sacrificing durability in the face of immense forces. They also undergo a rigorous finite element analysis (FEA) process to verify they exhibit minimal deflection. In doing so, we ensure our systems offer high accuracy and precision, long tooling life, and less downtime.

To learn more about our H-frame presses and how they can benefit your operations, contact us or request a quote today.

FRAME & CONTROL OPTIONS

PLC1 PASS/FAIL CONTROL PACKAGE

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The PLC1 press control package is the most versatile control system for all HyperCyl presses. Easily upgradeable with various options, the PLC1 control package permits an unlimited amount of press functionality and program changes to accommodate different applications.

PLC Controller with 24 VDC Power Supply
Control Redundancey Relay
Optical Opto-Touch Two Handed Non-Tiedown-Anti-Repeat Press Initiate
E-Stop, Power On/Off Push Buttons
Auto Run/Jog Push Buttons
User Adjustable Pressure Achieved Ram Retract Control
Compete Pneumatic Controls with Main Air Filter, Regulator, Lubricator and Lock-Out/Tag-Out Valve
Ram Speed Flow Control

EC1 CONTROL PACKAGE

The EC1 press control package provides basic, dedicated electric press control for all HyperCyl press systems. All control logic operator push buttons are contained within the two-hand control enclosure. See how the controls work here.

Self-contained, Dedicated Logic Control with 110VAC Power Cord
Photo-Optic Sensors for Press Initiate (insert finger(s) within .3 sec). Non-Tie Down, Anti-Repeat
**User Adjustable PRESSURE ACHIEVED Ram Retract Control**
Complete Pneumatic Controls with Main Air Filter, Regulator, Lubricator and Lock-Out/Tag-Out Valve
Part Contact (tooling closed) Power Stroke Sequence Sensor
Ram Speed Flow Control

PN1 CONTROL PACKAGE

The PN1 press control package provides basic, dedicated pneumatic press control for HyperCyl press systems. All control logic and operator push buttons are contained within the two-hand control enclosure.

Self-contained, Dedicated Logic Control
Light Actuation, Recessed Push Buttons for Press Initiate (insert finger(s) within .3 sec).
Non-Tie Down, Anti-Repeat
**User Adjustable TIME ACHIEVED Ram Retract Control**
Complete Pneumatic Controls with Main Air Filter, Regulator, Lubricator and Lock-Out/Tag-Out Valve
Part Contact (tooling closed) Power Stroke Sequence Sensor
Ram Speed Flow Control

EC2 CONTROL PACKAGE

Simple yet flexible, the EC2 with additional I/O over standard EC2 offering. Software Configurable Safety Relay (AB CR30) with standalone 24VDC power supply. Canned package with available additional I/O (proximity sensors, door locks, light curtains, Rod Lock valve etc.). Core package includes connectorized j-box, pressure switch for force, ELT for auto-power stroke, 2x open-center valves for HyperCyl, RunBar with Opto-Touch, Reset, and E-Stop. Non-RSLogix programing – uses Connected Components Workbench, Studio 500 Logix designer software free from Rockwell website (120V needed).

H-Frame Press Series