Description
Genesis Presses can be Customized for Compression Molding Applications:
While standard Wabash Genesis Presses handle a broad range of applications and can be upgraded or performance-enhanced with available options, your unique requirements may call for a “customized” press. Consult your Wabash representative for more information about “customization ” for your particular needs.
Genesis Standard Features:
- Clamp forces available from 15 to 150 tons
- Adjustable daylight opening (daylight varies by model)
- Steel platens, machined flat and parallel within + .001” in/ft
- Platen size: 12″ x 12″ to 30″ x 30″
- Programmable controller with HMI
- Cycle counter thru PLC
- Automatic transition from closing to pressing speed
- Closing speed 70 IPM (approx.)
- Pressing speed 5 IPM
- OSHA approved operating system
- Pressure relief valve with analog pressure gauge
- Integral hydraulic system with high-efficiency TEFC motor, reservoir & water-cooled heat exchanger
- Clamp area guards with keyed interlock
- Electrical supply: 460/3/60 (other voltages available)
Platen Options:
- Heated platens (to 500°F, 650°F, 800°F or 1200°F) with cartridge heaters
- Digital PID temperature controllers
- Programmable ramping controllers
- Programmable heating (and cooling) thru PLC, programmable thru HMI
- Water cooled platens
- Steam heated platens
- Oil heated platens
- Larger platen sizes
Hydraulic Options:
- Low pressure system
- Additional cylinder stroke
- Pressing speed control
- Contact gauge for quieter & more energy efficient operation
- Hydraulic part ejector
- High speed hydraulic package
- Digital display of clamp force
- Electronic force control
- Air-cooled heat exchanger
- WaterSaver valve for heat exchanger
Mechanical Options
- Down acting configuration (with Sitema safety catcher)
- Extended tie rods
- Work table
- Shuttle platens
- Lower sliding platens
- Tilting platens
- Mechanical eject
- Power operated safety gate (in lieu of standard manual gate
- Multiple daylights
- T-slots or tapped holes in platen for mold mounting
Electrical Options:
- 7 day timer for heaters
- Cycle counter (with keyed reset)
- Chart recorder Light curtains
- Light curtains
- Extra heat zones in platen(s)
- Audible or visual alarms
- Mold heat temperature controllers and plugs
- Clamp area lighting
- 220, 380 or 575 volt operation
- UL, CUL or CSA configurations available
