Compression moulding
SMC and Composite Moulding Hydraulic Presses
Precision compression moulding presses for sheet moulding compound, bulk moulding compound and fibre reinforced parts, built for repeatable cycle times.
Hydraulic presses for SMC and composite components
SMC and composite parts depend on a press that closes smoothly, holds parallelism across the platen and keeps pressure steady through the cure. Our compression moulding presses are configured around your mould size, material and cycle target, so thickness stays uniform and rejection stays low.
Typical applications include electrical enclosures, automotive body and under-body panels, utility and telecom parts, and structural fibre reinforced components. Heated platens, mould handling, vacuum assist and automatic loading can be integrated to match your volume.
Why moulders choose a purpose built press
A purpose built moulding press gives consistent closing speed, accurate pressure control and a stable platen surface. That translates directly into better surface finish, tighter tolerances and shorter cycles on every shift.
Key capabilities
Platen parallelism
Rigid frame and guided slide keep the mould faces parallel through the whole stroke.
Controlled closing
Fast approach, slow final closing and programmable pressure profile for flow-sensitive compounds.
Heated platens
Oil or electric heating with zoned control for even cure across large moulds.
Cycle repeatability
PLC controlled sequence with recipe storage for consistent parts.
Specifications
| Press type | Four column or frame type hydraulic compression press |
|---|---|
| Materials | SMC, BMC, DMC, GMT, thermoset and fibre reinforced composites |
| Capacity | Configured to your tonnage, platen size and daylight |
| Controls | PLC with touch HMI, recipe storage and fault diagnostics |
| Options | Heated platens, ejectors, mould changing, vacuum assist, loader and unloader |
What you get
- Smooth, shock-free closing for flow-sensitive compounds
- Programmable pressure, speed and dwell profiles
- Zoned platen heating for uniform curing
- Mould change and handling systems on request
- Automation for loading, unloading and trimming
- Installation, training and local service support
Frequently asked questions
Which materials can your SMC presses mould?
They are suited to SMC, BMC, DMC, GMT and other thermoset or fibre reinforced composites processed by compression moulding.
Can the press be sized to my mould?
Yes. Platen size, daylight, stroke, tonnage and heating are configured to your mould and part requirement.
Can you automate loading and unloading?
Charge loaders, unloaders and mould handling can be integrated for higher output and consistent cycles.
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