Forms under high vacuum silicone membrane with heating cover open.
High air flow heating element and fan placed on opposite ends of the heating cover for even heat distribution.
Digital heating control and vacuum pump and flow controls.
Vacuum pump, motor overload protection module and temperature controller with easily accessible heating element fuse protection conveniently located behind front sliding cover.
The FP/C Series presses are designed to provide exceptionally fast curing of urea’s, pva’s and other adhesives that can cure with heat. The press can also be used for the hot forming of certain plastics such as polycarbonate and acrylics; it can also be used as a cold press. The FP-C presses use the convection principal which is movement of hot air in an enclosed area with internal fans creating a faster heat buildup and more even heat distribution avoiding “hot” spots caused by heating elements placed close to the work piece. The use of convection is exclusive to us. Curing time can be reduced by as much as 90% depending on several factors such as the size, thickness and shape of the work piece.
CUSTOM SIZES ARE AVAILABLEAvailable sizes:
model FP/C 800-4’x8’; model FP/C 1000-5’x10’ Working dimensions:
50”x103”; 63”x123” interior height 14”
Standard features: Platen: ¾” Baltic birch laminated 2 sides w/hortz. grade hpl
Membrane: .040 silicone, elongation 9-10x
Construction: ¼” and 5/16” aluminum tube deep welded and powder coated
Heating type: convection type pre-set to 85 degrees centigrade which is the correct temperature for fast curing of urea’s, pva and other types of adhesives
Heating elements: 2-4500 watt coils, FP-C 1000 has 4-3500 watt units
Temperature controls: solid state, digital read out, pre-set at the factory but are field adjustable within a fairly narrow range without changing the temperature controlling thermocouple, automatic temperature control w/ solid state, high voltage relays and protective fusing
Vacuum: Busch 16 cfm, oil cooled rotary vane generating 29.9” hg (absolute vacuum) running “full time”
Vacuum reserve: 30 gal, ASME cert. reserve vacuum tank w/1” electronically controlled dump valve allowing complete evacuation of the membrane in less than 3 secs (model800, model 1000 slightly longer)
Vacuum pump protection: solid state, resettable and adjustable motor overload protection
Casters: standard equipment
Air requirement: 100 psi @ 10 cfm
Power requirement: at 240 volts, single phase 50 amps-model 800, 70 amps-model 1000
Gasket: ½”x2” unique, closed cell material tested to 1000 cycles with fast, full recovery
Field replacement: both membrane and gasket are field replaceable with our exclusive (pat. applied for) membrane frame extrusion
Cover: stainless steel skin over 1”x2” aluminum skeleton w/ 1” insulation foam and covered with high temperature, foil lined blanket keeping external heat transfer to an extreme minimum maintaining internal temperature. Cover is hinged separately so the press can used as a cold press if desired
Membrane frame lockdowns: custom made, case hardened adjustable frame locking clamps
Platen height: 36”
The most versatile and cost effective system for veneering, laminating, and forming with vacuum. Perfect for both piece and production work in small to large shops.
Totally Self-contained Fold-up top, "roll away" space saving unit available in popular top sizes and membrane heights, custom sizes available
30 amp circuit breaker protection
High flow air regulator, filter and oilier
Heavy duty casters with front wheel locks. Levelers standard on stationary top table.
1 3/4 " table lifting piston
30 gal, ASME certified vacuum tank
3/4" platen with hortz. Grade high pressure laminate work surface
"Up-front" electronic controls with platen vacuum gauge
30 mil polyurethane membrane
Side access electronic table lifting control
29.9" Hg (absolute vacuum) oil flooded rotary vane vacuum delivering constant flow at maximum vacuum pump.
Top Sizes (net usable size):
Vacuum Pumps:
Standard Membrane Sizes
Dimensions for folding Table with Top up:
49"x97", 61"x121"
(custom sizes available)
110 vac single phase
220 vac single phase,
220/440 three phase
(30 mil urethane):
flat; 3" high, 6" high
(Custom sizes and material available)
34" front to back, height 62" (add 7" for 5' top) Working table height 37"
FP-8400; 8’x 4’ Frame Press (Inside Dimensions 99” x 50”)
Options:
Replacement Parts:
FP-10050; 10’x 5’ Frame Press (Inside Dimensions 123” x 63”)
Options:
Replacement Parts:
Auxillary Vacuum Port
3’ x 4’ system shown with optional leg set and optional Series 12 vacuum pump. Use your own vacuum pump or choose any pump from our wide selection.
Extra wide opening for easy loading and unloading
3’X4’ model shown with optional leg set.
The Frame Press comes fully assembled.
Designed for shops that already have a vacuum pump from a bag system or cnc equipment. Simply attach your existing pump and you’re in business. Of course, if you don’t have already own one, you can select a pump from our complete line-up.
The optional leg set is pre-drilled and tapped. Each leg, stretcher, and cross bar is numbered for easy assembly. The entire system has been completely set up, tested and adjusted at the factory, so there is no guessing on your end.
Available in 4 Stock Sizes
2x3; (Inside working space 27x39)
3x4; (Inside working space 39x51)
4x6; (Inside working space 51x75)
4x8; (Inside working space 51x99)
Custom sizes and membrane heights are available.
Features that set the “S” Series apart
The platens, made of 3/4” lmdf laminated and edge banded on four sides, are permanently mounted to a 2” square, heavy duty frame that is welded with supporting cross bars and powder coated for extra durability.
The membrane is .030 polyurethane 3” in height.
The top frame is 1.5” extruded, anodized structural aluminum and is assisted in lifting with a matched set of air springs and two convenient stainless steel handles.
The pump is connected to the valve on the right and the vacuum is started by opening that valve with the exhaust, or left valve, closed.
Exclusively ours, the newly designed “air path” mesh top. The air being evacuated flows both above and below the mesh for the quick and complete development of vacuum. “Squeeze out” easily peels off and the mesh is easily and economically replaceable.
Extra heavy duty clamps ensure a complete seal of the top frame for rapid vacuum evacuation. The clamps are located on the front as well as both sides of the frame.
Extra heavy duty corner braces ensure the top membrane remains rigid. These braces are made in our shop and are not commercially available elsewhere.
Correctly balanced air springs aid the lifting of the frame top and hold it open until your work pieces are in place, and you’re ready to draw down the vacuum.
Special die cast, sliding hinges allow the membrane frame to compress at full vacuum, while minimizing wear and maintaining a perfect seal for superior performance.
Large diameter valves for intake (right) and exhaust (left) aid fast evacuation. The control valves are conveniently placed at the front of the press for easy access.
“S” Series Frame Presses & Accessories
3” High .030 Polyurethane Membrane standard on all models.
Custom frame sizes and membrane configurations available. Please call 888-342-8262.
S-2436 Frame Press; 2’x 3’ (Inside Dimensions 27” x 39”)
S-3648 Frame Press; 3’x 4’ (Inside Dimensions 39” x 51”)
S-4872 Frame Press; 4’x 6’ (Inside Dimensions 51” x 75”)
S-4896 Frame Press; 4’x 8’ (Inside Dimensions 51” x 99”)
Optional Table Top Legs
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