problems determining a press capacity
problems determining a press capacity
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I´ve got thru many headaches thinking how determine the capacity of a Clearing straight side press (estimated 400 Ton), no serial number or model availiable.
Does anyone know about any non destructive device or procedure to determine the actual capacity for this press?
thanks in advance.
Does anyone know about any non destructive device or procedure to determine the actual capacity for this press?
thanks in advance.





RE: problems determining a press capacity
If this press has a large flywheel, you may be able to estimate the press capacity by carefully measuring the cross sectional area of the flywheel and calculating the energy it can produce using formulas from the flywheel section of the Machinerys Handbook. (My copy is 21st Edition, Page 333). This would still only result in a rough estimate. You could confirm the capacity by comparing the size of your flywheel with the sizes of flywheels on brand new 400 ton presses.
Hope this helps
Adrian
RE: problems determining a press capacity
thanks.
RE: problems determining a press capacity