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Custom hydraulic presses feature consistent automation control

CAMX 2024: Sutherland Presses presents its durable servo hydraulic press, featuring the I-Press and automation Control system for operational consistency. 

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Sutherland Presses (Malibu, Calif., U.S.) welcomes attendees from automotive, defense and appliance sectors to explore its HD1-220-ton servo hydraulic press, designed for precision, durability and efficiency. Visitors can also experience the company’s I-Press controls, engineered to enhance productivity while maintaining high safety standards.

The I-Press and Automation Control system is featured on Sutherland’s servo hydraulic presses. Intended for user-friendliness and optimal functionality, the system further simplifies complex operations, optimizing execution in composite forming technologies, especially in the aerospace and automotive industries. 

I-Press controls, four corner leveling monitoring system

I-Press controls, four corner leveling monitoring system. 

Energy efficiency is a key highlight of the company’s servo hydraulic presses. Sutherland Presses demonstrates how its presses are environmentally sustainable without compromising performance. All presses meet JIS 1st Class standards and other international benchmarks, reflecting the company’s “controls first philosophy.”

Another featured product includes the company’s four-corner level monitoring system, which enhances the quality and consistency of part production, reduces defects and minimizes waste.

Sutherland Presses also announces its collaboration with Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG, Morganton, N.C., U.S.). This partnership enables both companies to integrate custom solutions, intending to advance automation and material handling technologies.

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