News|Articles|January 24, 2018

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  • Volume 13
  • Issue 2

Automatic Hydraulic Laboratory Press Featured at Pittcon 2018

Carver will feature its Auto Series Plus automatic hydraulic laboratory press at Pittcon 2018.

Carver, a manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom hydraulic presses for laboratory applications, has developed its Auto Series Plus automatic hydraulic laboratory press, according to a press statement released on Jan. 23, 2018.

The device features a large 7-in. color operator interface, enhanced platen temperature control and auto-tuning, ramp heating capability, real-time trending of force and temperature, and seven-day timer for auto heat-up.  Other features include storage of up to 250 recipes, recipe preview, and optional data logging for cycle parameters.

Press models are available with 15­–48 tons of clamping force and 6 x 6-in. to 19 x 19-in. platens.  These benchtop presses are used in quality control and research and development for test sample preparations, destructive testing, molding, laminating and fluid extraction, according to the company.

The device will be featured at Pittcon 2018 in Booth No. 3453 from Feb. 26–Mar. 1 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. 

Source: Carver


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