HAP
Well-known member
Been wanting to convert or add a hyd power unit to my press to get more ram speed when using my press brake. After searching ebay for months, a suitable unit was listed. With a 3 phase motor it was not that desirable to most and the price was decent. The seller could not offer any other information regarding pressure, flow and tank size. I knew I could find some other use for it if it was not the right fit/type.
Anyway, got it all integrated today and it does the job. However, it is rated for 1800 psi and can only deliver 11 tons of force. But is does provide for much faster ram travel and it will do well for most press brake work. For the heavy stuff, I will just use the air/hyd or manual pump, which are all still connected as they were from the OEM.
Oh yeah, I added some task lighting to the press as well. Used a magnetic base and a couple of flex flood light extensions from Lowes. Used LED bulbs to avoid being branded by hot bulbs.
Was a fun project and yielded good results.
Just wanted to share.
R,
HAP
Anyway, got it all integrated today and it does the job. However, it is rated for 1800 psi and can only deliver 11 tons of force. But is does provide for much faster ram travel and it will do well for most press brake work. For the heavy stuff, I will just use the air/hyd or manual pump, which are all still connected as they were from the OEM.
Oh yeah, I added some task lighting to the press as well. Used a magnetic base and a couple of flex flood light extensions from Lowes. Used LED bulbs to avoid being branded by hot bulbs.
Was a fun project and yielded good results.
Just wanted to share.
R,
HAP