Published 7/15/2022

Hydraulic Press Solution for Automation and Custom Applications

Greenerd reveals its 2500 Ton Compression Molding Press designed with a distinct mold transfer system, improving safety of surrounding personnel and minimizing idle time between cycles.

Katie Leesemann, Former Editorial Assistant, Gardner Business Media

Greenerd Press & Machine Company offers hydraulic press application solutions for a range of industries. Greenerd's extensive line of hydraulic presses are available in a variety of styles ranging from gap frame and straight-side 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.

An example demonstrating this versatility is the very large 2500 Ton Compression Molding Press. Greenerd designed and engineered this 2500 ton press. Currently building it in their main facility, the press is part of a seven-

The large 2500 Ton Compression Molding Press with accompanying human for scale.
Photo Credit: Greenerd Press & Machine Co.

press order involving precisely controlled heated platens measuring 108 inches square. The company says the press features a distinct mold transfer system, improving the ergonomic and safety dynamics for operators and reducing the press idle time between cycles.

To meet the demands of today's challenging applications, Greenerd intends to provide manufacturers with press solutions that are flexible, productive and reliable. To provide more manufacturing efficiency, Greenerd also supplies its hydraulic press customers with turnkey, robotic and other product handling solutions. In addition, Greenerd says its hydraulic presses are capable of fully integrating with automation solutions that increase efficiency and stream critical production data to and from the press.

Related Content

4 Steps to a Cobot Culture: How Thyssenkrupp Bilstein Has Answered Staffing Shortages With Economical Automation

Safe, economical automation using collaborative robots can transform a manufacturing facility and overcome staffing shortfalls, but it takes additional investment and a systemized approach to automation in order to realize this change.
Lean Approach to Automated Machine Tending Delivers Quicker Paths to Success

Almost any shop can automate at least some of its production, even in low-volume, high-mix applications. The key to getting started is finding the simplest solutions that fit your requirements. It helps to work with an automation partner that understands your needs.
Using the Toolchanger to Automate Production

Taking advantage of a feature that’s already on the machine tool, Lang’s Haubex system uses the toolchanger to move and store parts, making it an easy-to-use and cost-effective automation solution.