KR Wilson 37 Hydraulic Press

[250]

I'm picking up a KR Wilson 37 shop press (25 ton) later this week like the one in the picture attached. Does anyone have one of these press that can tell me how the whole hand wheel mechanism for the mechanical press function can be removed? Set key perhaps? Also if there is any speculation as to the weight of the press? My current plan is to get it on an appliance dolly, wheel it out to the truck and slide the whole assembly in on its back with the help of a buddy.

thanks,

 

[MO-Iron]

Congratulations on getting a great press!
I have a 37F (75 ton) and love it.

You did not explain why you want to remove the manual handles, but I wanted to say that the manual levers are one of my favorite features on the Wilson presses. The handles have a ball dentent that allows you to slide the handle out for more leverage. You can easily hold a part with one hand and very quickly put 5+ tons of very controlled pressure on the work with your other hand. I use manual mode for seating bearings, races, and broaching key ways. The manual handle also allows you to quickly bring the ram down to your work before using the hydraulic pump. If your thoughts are just to do away with the manual mode, please try it before you remove it. If you are wanting to remove the handles just for transport, simply side the two levers out of the housing by removing the plug that holds the spring and dentent balls.

As for the weight of you press, I have no idea, but I can tell you that an 85 horse farm tractor with a loader had about all it wanted handling mine.

Good luck with your new press!

MO-Iron

 

[cvairwerks]

Go to www.devinmfg.com for the manuals and drawings. I've got a 50 ton unit and a 60 ton unit in storage for my shop. The 50 ton unit all assmbled is probably in the 1500# range. The 60 is closer to 2000#'s. I would suggest diassembling it for transport ease. Drop the table to the botton before taking the crown off. Remover the crown structure and the cylinder as a single assembly. You can then remove the uprights and then load the table much easier. BTDT a couple of thimes now.

As to removing the spider handle, if I remember correctly, there is a single cross pin right at the side of the cylinder. Remove it and the spider and shaft pull out.

BTW.....they are built like tanks...

 

[250]

I'm looking for the handle info purely for ease of transport. Sorry I didn't make that a little clearer. I prefer to be able to lay it down in the back of my truck and not have to rent a trailer. I've downloaded the four page info pack on the 37 press line but don't remember seeing weights on any of the models. I was thinking it would be in the 300# range, but seeing the weight of the 37E, maybe 600#s is more realistic for mine.

Thanks for the feed back.

 

[cvairwerks]

250: I think you are going to be closer to 1000 pounds. The 25, 50 and 60 ton presses all start with the same cylinder, but have different operating pressures. The 60 ton uses 6100 psig for that capacity. Additionally, everything on the 25 ton unit is 3/4" or larger, so not a lot lighter than my 50 ton.

 

[250]

I saw a 50 ton in person a couple months ago. It had serious presence in that corner of the room. The 25 ton frames looks less robust but considering the size of its larger brother, that's not saying much. If it really is pushing 1000#, can I do enough disassembly in the field to move it with out a fork lift (i.e. my original plan)?

 

[Farmall 1066]

I've got the 50 ton. That whole handwheel setup is my favorite part of the press.
You can take a setscrew out of the ram end cap and unscrew the two bolts holding the pillow block supporting the wheel shaft and just pull the whole assembly off.

Love my press, and the folks at Devlins were great to work with! Had everything mine needed to be 100% again.

 

[cvairwerks]

250: Just need an engine hoist and a couple of straps. Drop the table to the bottom, remove the cable, disconnect the hydraulics to the cylinder and plug it. Remove the pump and reservoir from the frame...it's heavy by itself. Break the crown to upright bolts loose, then hook up straps to the hoist. Take up load, tap out bolts. Pull cable out and wind up on the winch. Tip the verticals out a little and free the crown and move it out and lower it. You can then pick the bed up with the straps and move it out and then just lay the verticals over and unbolt them from the legs. The lightest part is going to be the one vertical that you pulled the pump off of.
When you load the truck, I'd suggest loading the table flat,first and push it to the cab. Load the crown the same way, but so that the exposed piston will nest within the table. Load everything else to the fit the space. Definitely strap the crown and table to keep them from moving in a sudden stop.