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Carver Inc. Bench Top Models
for Laboratory Use

Compact Automatic Presses — 15 to 30 Ton Capacity

Carver has incorporated more than 85 years of experience in laboratory presses into this line of automatic electrically powered bench top presses for today's labs. Each has a built-in hydraulic system with a microprocessor control for accurate programmable operation. Four models are available ranging in clamp force from 15 to 30 tons, including two- or four-column models. All have integral safety enclosures with a clear front door for operator safety and observation.

13 ton Auto Bench Top Press
15 ton Automatic Bench Top Press
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Model
Catalog
Number
Max. Clamp
Force, Tons (lb)
Heated Platens
Platen Size
(in)
Ram Stroke (in)
Daylight Opening (in)
Overall Size
W x D
(in)
Height (in)
Weight (lb)
Two-Post Model
Auto "C"
3888
15 (30,000)
No
6 x 6
6
.75 to 18
35 x 20
40
350
Auto "C"
3889
15 (30,000)
Yes
6 x 6
6
0 to 15
35 x 20
40
400
Auto "M"
3890
25 (50,000)
No
9 x 9
6
.75 to 16
37 x 20
43
540
Auto "M"
3891
25 (50,000)
Yes
9 x 9
6
0 to 12
37 x 20
43
600
Four-Post Model
AutoFour/15
3892
15 (30,000)
No
12 x 12
6
1 to 18.5
42 x 24
46
800
AutoFour/15
3893
15 (30,000)
Yes
12 x 12
6
0 to 13.5
42 x 24
46
1,000
AutoFour/15
4530
15 (30,000)
No
15 x 15
6
0 to 13.5
46.5 x 25
46
1,200
AutoFour/15
4531
15 (30,000)
Yes
15 x 15
6
0 to 13.5
46.5 x 25
46
1,500
AutoFour/30
3894
30 (60,000)
No
12 x 12
6
1 to 17
42 x 24
46
850
AutoFour/30
3895
30 (60,000)
Yes
12 x 12
6
0 to 12
42 x 24
46
1,050
AutoFour/30
4532
30 (60,000)
No
15 x 15
6
0 to 12
46.5 x 25
46
1,200
AutoFour/30
4533
30 (60,000)
Yes
15 x 15
6
0 to 12
46.5 x 25
46
1,500
Carver reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Presses and accessories may differ from photos shown. Carver strongly recommends the use of a safety shield and personal protection equipment when operating Carver equipment.

Specifications for Carver Presses

A complete line of automatic electrically powered bench top presses for the laboratory or manufacturing facility.

electrically powered bench top press
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Digital ("D") Control Description:

The Digital ("D") control system controls the desired pressure, speed and dwell time, and displays the press status. The following features are included with the Digital ("D") version:

  • Ten (10) recipe storage of pressure and time settings
  • Digital control of pressure and dwell time
  • Digital pressing speed adjustment
  • Adjustable end of cycle alarm
  • Auto opening of platens upon cycle completion
  • Units of measure setting for KG, lbs or US tons
  • Optional manual cooling

The normal operating cycle consists of closing the press with the dual "anti-tie-down" buttons and building force to the selected setpoint for a predetermined dwell time, and eventually opening the press after the integral has expired.

Programmable ("P") Control Description:

The programmable ("P") control system includes all the features of the "D" control system plus allows for step programming of segments, or events, throughout the cycle. The following additional features are included.

  • Twenty (20) programmable segments per recipe
  • Ten (10) recipe storage of temperature, pressure and time settings
  • Optional automatic water cooling and air purge

The normal operating cycle consists of closing the press with the dual "anti-tie-down" buttons and building force to the selected setpoint of the first segment of the recipe, maintaining this setpoint for the dwell time specified for that segment; repeating this cycle of building or maintaining force for the other segments, and eventually opening the press.

Platen temperature can also be adjusted for each segment of the recipe as part of the "Programmable" control system.


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