C-FRAME PRESS SERIES

C-frame presses are some of the most widely used presses. Their efficient designs make adjusting and maintaining these presses easier than other presses, and many applications depend on them. Also referred to as gap-frame presses, C-frame presses get their name thanks to the press’s C-like shape. C-frame presses are frequently used in manufacturing processes because they facilitate easy part loading and unloading for manual workers and automated solutions.

The basic C-frame press design consists of three components: a welded steel framework, a hydra-pneumatic cylinder or servo actuator, and upper and lower platens. Frames are available in either unguided and guided designs, depending on the application’s specific tooling considerations.

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C-frame presses provide numerous advantages compared to other presses. Some of these benefits include:

Easy access. A C-frame press has three access points to the working area, allowing for easier die maintenance and adjustments. The multiple access points also allow part loading from the left, right, or front of the cell.
Affordable. C-frame presses are more cost-effective than straight-side presses, helping reduce the production line’s overall cost.
Optimized space.With a narrow frame, C-frame presses take up less floor space and provide minimal stroke deflection.

Spec Sheet:	C-Frame Press Spec Sheet

C-frame presses offer ideal performance in applications that require small bed sizes and tonnages ranging from 1-100 tons. C-frame presses can handle numerous operations including, but not limited to:

Punching: Piercing or cutting openings, including holes in sheet material, plates, or other parts
Blanking: Removing a piece of metal and retaining it while disposing of the rest as scrap
Coining: Compression of all workpiece surfaces throughout closed-die systems
Straightening: Stretching, twisting, or bending metal to straighten it, common for creating bars and tubes
Forming: Transforming flat sheet metal parts into 3D parts
Bending: Applying force to create angles in flat metal sheets or stock
Drawing: Pulling metal through a tapered die to convert it into a thinner part
Assembly: Fastening multiple parts together

C-frame presses from HyperCyl typically support forming and assembly applications that require open fronts for simplified part loading and unloading. All of our frame designs are bead-blasted, normalized, primed, painted, and hold a very minimal deflection at full load, which is critical in assembly operations. We offer frames from 1-50 tons, including two-column unguided and four-column guided upper bolsters. We also offer custom sizes as high as 100 tons, and all of our C-frame presses meet current safety requirements.

In addition to other types of C-frame presses, we also offer CGB presses, a specific type of small-form C-frame press. As the most compact press offered by HyperCyl, our CGB presses are available from 2-30 tons with vertical guidance for anti-rotation and tool alignment. They consist of a one-piece, flame-cut, Blanchard ground steel frame, with HyperCyl hydra-pneumatic or HyperCyl-EMA drive units. Unlike larger C-frame presses, the CGB fits in tighter spaces to facilitate the stacking of multiple units side-by-side or where space is limited.

Regardless of application requirements and specifications, we have the right C-frame presses for your production line. To learn more about the presses we offer, contact us or request a quote today.

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).

C-Frame Press Series