These Carver “Auto-Four” presses are four post design with bolsters for maximum rigidity. Integral hydraulic power unit is completely self-contained and electrically operated. Fully programmable controls direct press functions and provide for recipe storage. Clamp area is fully guarded with interlocked operator gate.
Chart Recorders for data acquisition are available for any of these three AutoFour ASTM Models. Chase Frame molds for pressing test plaques, Floor Stands and Chillers for controlled water cooling are available for the Plastic Model ASTM Presses (4393 & 4394).
Specifications of the Bench Top Auto ASTM Plastic Molding Models AutoFour/15NE-ASTM (4393) and AutoFour/30NE-ASTM (4394)
Clamping force between the 2 models 15 or 30 (minimum 1,000 lbs)
Four 4) fully threaded columns
Self-contained 1/4 HP hydraulic unit
(2) 12” x 12” electrically heated cored for cooling, Temperature range up to 343ºC (sized for 8 ºC/minute temperature rise, Platen & perimeter insulation, Programmed platen cooling per ASTM D-4703 Procedure C (formerly D1928 procedure C), Package includes platens designed for flood cooling, inlet and outlet manifolds and valves for platens, programmable temperature controllers with ramp capability, One digital temperature controller per platen
Programmable control system; 2 Programmable segments of clamp pressure, cure time and temperature per recipe, 10 recipe storage capability, Programmable in units of Kg, US Tons, Metric Tons & Pounds
Two "anti-tie-down" close buttons for operator safety
Interlocked safety enclosure with hinged door
230V 1-Ph supply voltage