Engineering Specification, 750 ton self-contained, direct-pumped, horizontal extrusion press (O/No. 60280)

750 ton self-contained, direct-pumped, horizontal extrusion press (O/No. 60280)

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Specification:750 ton, 4 column, self-contained, direct-pumped, horizontal extrusion press
 Main Characteristics:Two – approach rams30 tonf
One – main ram720 tonf
Two – drawback rams70 tonf
Stroke of main ram3′ 4″
One – container sealing ram100 tonf
One container unsealing ram100/200 tonf
Stroke of container ram2′ 0″
One – die slide and shear ram7 tonf
One – vertical shear25 tonf
Billet size4 1/2″ dia. x 16″ long
Container liner bore4 5/8″ dia.
Container Heating:Thermostatically controlled induction heating up to 450 degrees C
Die Assembly:Horizontal sliding type
Total Weight of Press:Approx. 45 tons (including pumps and piping)
Main Ram Speed:0.75 in/s
Working Pressure:4500 psi
Medium:High grade mineral oil
Pumps:One – Towler 3H300/3H300 Electraulic patent high speed pump
One – Towler 4H145/3H300 Electraulic patent high speed pump
One – Towler Z25/G200 Electraulic patent high speed pump
Pump Motors:One – 90 HP single shaft motor(customer supply)
One – 75 HP single shaft motor(customer supply)
One – 8 HP single shaft motor(customer supply)
Starters:One – 90 HP starter, one – 75 HP starter, one – 8 HP starter(customer supply)
Controls:Hand working, all press motions being controlled from central control desk
Electrical Supply:380 volt, 3 phase, 50 Hz

This specification was kindly provided by Rhodes Interform

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