Jack Table™
Platen Press

Complement your larger lines with this flexibile and speedy platen press.

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Features

FLEXIBILITY
AND SPEED

Raise the pressing force from 30 tons to 50 tons of pressure with the turn of a switch.
Many different options for jigging, table length, and table-top material.

Jack Table Platen Press Overview Video

OVERVIEW

This platen press is designed specifically for jack trusses, but its flexibility, speed, and power can complement your larger lines in many ways.

Installs within hours and an operator can be proficient within minutes, allowing you to ship jack trusses out the door on the same day the machine is delivered.
Uses U-channels and U-channel jigging.
Horizontal travel driven by hydraulic motor.

PHYSICAL DATA

Components	Gantry head and single table
Dimensions of Table	Choice of 20′, 24′, 30′ length x 6′ wide
Platen Working Surface	66′ 1/2″ x 12″
Platen Material	1″ thick steel
Table-top Material	1″ solid plastic on top of 3/4″ plywood (see Options)
Throat Opening	Adjustable up to 4-3/4″
Hydraulic System Motor for Pressing	7-1/2 hp
Hydraulic Reservoir	7 gal.

PERFORMANCE DATA

Pressing Capacity	50-ton
Lumber Capacity	Any lumber up to 4-1/2″ thick, and less than 12″ wide
Max. Truss Height	5′ 6″
Max. Truss Length	Length of table
Plate Embedment	100%
Direction of Travel	Left and right
HMI	2-position joystick and dual (2-handed) pushbuttons

ELECTRICAL DATA

Electrical Specs	208/230/460/575 VAC, 60 Hz 3-phase 380/415 VAC, 50 Hz 3-phase
	Uses overhead bus bar or festoon cable

SAFETY DATA

Controls	2-handed operating control buttons
E-stops	Pushbutton
Safety Compliance	UL (panels), OSHA
Indicators of Movement	Horn and beacon light
Labels	Bilingual or ISO

OPTIONS

Heater for hydraulic fluid (recommended in cold environments)
Platen blocking for 3x and 4x dimensional lumber

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