Up-acting presses are primarily used in the molding industries to prevent any possibility of oil coming into contact with a hot surface. Also prevents oil contamination on sensitive parts.

Up-acting presses are typically used to mold fiberglass and composite parts, boards, laminate honeycomb panels, mold composite defense and aerospace products, mold friction materials, prepregs, silicones, thermosets, etc.

Up-acting presses are also used in coining, hobbing, hubbing, embossing and a variety of applications when this action is preferred.

• Available with heated platens, heating systems and programmable controls
• Ground, polished, hard chromed tie rods
• Sealed guide bushing pairs separated in long housings (total 8 bushings) for improved guidance
• Self-aligning ram coupling minimizes side loading on ram bushings and seals to prevent premature weepage
• Platen sizes and speeds to customer requirements
• Safety light curtains
• Rigid construction
• Touch screen control panel available