Automatic Benchtop Presses for the Modern Lab

Carver Auto Series Plus automatic laboratory presses feature a large 7” color touchscreen operator interface, enhanced platen temperature control with auto-tuning, ramp heating capability, storage of up to 250 recipes, and real-time trending of force and temperature.

Optional features include a seven-day timer for auto platen heat-up. 48-ton models include an integral wrap-around floor stand.

Picture shows Auto Four/3012-PL,H, 30-ton capacity. Image Credit: Carver, Inc.

Auto Series Plus press models offer a range of clamping forces from 15 to 48 tons, and come with platens measuring from 6" x 6" to 19” x 19”.

These compact benchtop presses find application in quality control and research and development, catering to needs such as test sample preparation, destructive testing, molding, laminating, and fluid extraction. Detailed press specifications can be found in the table below.

Source: Carver, Inc.

Hydraulic, Bench Top Lab Presses From Carver, Inc.

AutoPellet Presses for Preparing Pellets, Bricks, Briquettes, and Cakes

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The self-contained AutoPellet press models, available in 25 and 40 tons, feature a 5" diameter platen and come with an integrated safety shield cabinet enclosing an electrically powered hydraulic system.

Rigid slab side construction maintains precise alignment and provides a vacuum line connection to the pellet die. Additionally, the AutoPellet presses are equipped with a programmable control system capable of storing up to 10 recipes, including programmable decompression rates.

Sample sizes of 6, 12, 13, 25, 31, and 40 mm of Carver Pellet Dies are available (sold separately).

Specifications of the Bench Top Auto Pellet Press Model 3887NE.L and 4387NE.L

• Programmable in units of pounds
• Programmable decompression rates
• Interlocked safety enclosure with hinged door
• Available in 115 V-1 Ph or 230 V 1-Ph supply voltage upon request
• Electrical disconnect (non-fused)
• Dimensions: 32.5” L-R × 19.75” F-B × 22” min. to 28” max.H, including handle (uncrated)
• User’s choice of clamping force in 25 and 40 tons (minimum 1,000)
• Daylight Opening 1.5”–7.25”
• Stroke 1”
• Rugged slab-side construction
• Daylight adjustment wheel with swivel handle
• Self-contained hydraulic unit
• 5” diameter work area
• Programmable setpoints for clamp force, dwell time, and ejection force
• 10-recipe storage capability

Available Options

• Force Calibration Certificate using equipment traceable to NIST (part #1525.0001) [each]
• Floor stand 47” L-R × 22.5” F-B × 30”H Wt 280# (catalog #223219D)
• Floor stand 47” L-R × 22.5” F-B × 30” H W/6” Casters Wt 280# (catalog #223229C)
• 1/8 HP Vacuum pump (catalog #3874)
• Evacuable 6 mm Pellet Die Set (catalog #4417)
• Evacuable 12 mm Pellet Die Set (catalog #4946)
• Evacuable 13 mm Pellet Die Set (catalog #3619)
• Evacuable 25 mm Pellet Die Set (catalog #4369)
• Evacuable 31 mm Pellet Die Set (catalog #3902)
• Evacuable 40 mm Pellet Die Set (catalog #3876)
• Carver Special Hydraulic Fluid (Oil) (part #2170)
• Hydraulic Vent Valve (solenoid/cartridge valve and coil) (part #6315.19)
• UL/CUL Certified electrical panel available upon request as an option
• Spare parts kit (part #6315.17)
  • Three pints of hydraulic oil, push buttons, rod seal, polyseal, relays and fuses

Calibration Options Available

For new equipment and new gauges, force calibration (p/n 1525.00001) with instruments traceable to NIST is offered.

Source: Carver, Inc.