Greenerd to Highlight Innovative Hydraulic Press Solutions

Greenerd offers unique hydraulic press application solutions for metal forming and fabricating, and many other industries. One example that demonstrates this versatility is a very large 2,500-ton compression molding press for rubber molding that Greenerd will exhibit at the show. The press features a new control system that allows automatic bumping (pressure release of the top platen while maintaining continuous contact of the mold). The process may also be done manually at any amount of time. In addition, the press features a ventilation system that draws all fumes away from the molding area without interfering with the operation or access to the press, a bottom platen shuttle system with 120” of travel to fully exit the press for clear overhead access, and an energy-reducing dwell latch.

“To meet the demands of today’s challenging applications, we are providing manufacturers with press solutions that are flexible, productive and reliable as well as often being quite large and complex,” said Greenerd Press & Machine Co.’s CEO Jerry Letendre. “For even greater manufacturing efficiency, we are able to provide our hydraulic press customers with turnkey, state-of-the-art robotic product handling solutions.”

Greenerd is a Tier 1 Industrial Authorized Robot System Integrator of FANUC America Corp., the industry’s leader in automated manufacturing equipment. The partnership gives Greenerd full access to the comprehensive offerings of FANUC robots including all models and training and support, providing state-of-the-art automation solutions in short time frames. Complete, fully integrated production systems can be provided including simple raw material feeding systems, and robotic solutions including loading/unloading the press, the ability to perform an optional secondary part manipulation or process, automated inspection of parts, and stacking finished products for downstream processes. The scope of automation can also encompass part inspection systems ranging from small sensors to complex camera inspections, and temperature monitoring/control of press and non-press related systems. Streaming critical production data to and from the press is also offered.

Greenerd’s extensive line of hydraulic presses are available in a variety of styles ranging from gap frame and straightside to die-spotting and forging presses, with unlimited size and tonnage capabilities. Greenerd has a long tradition of designing, engineering and manufacturing customized hydraulic presses with product handling solutions.

Founded in New England in 1883, Greenerd has designed and built thousands of high-quality custom and standard hydraulic presses since 1934. Designed to meet challenging application needs, Greenerd presses are made to withstand the rigors of around-the-clock production and deliver many years of service. Greenerd has decades of in-house applications engineering experience, successfully designing presses for a broad range of manufacturing applications. Utilizing the latest engineering technologies, Greenerd engineers design and build innovative, safe, efficient, reliable hydraulic press solutions with the latest controls and automation features.

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