Hydraulic composite presses designed for high-volume production

Macrodyne (Concord, Ont., Canada) is a supplier of hydraulic composite presses and press lines to the plastics industry. Harnessing the power of the latest design tools, including 3D modeling and finite element analysis (FEA), the company’s team of engineers enable Macrodyne to offer the design, manufacturing and servicing of hydraulic presses with up to a 30,000-ton capacity, handling equipment for molds and dies weighing up to 100 tons, as well as the supply and integration of ancillary press line equipment.

A Macrodyne hydraulic composite press is designed for the high-volume production of components ranging from small, thin, precision parts to large, thick parts featuring myriad intricate shapes. The presses are used to produce composite parts of varying complexities in the manufacturing process of thermosets, thermoplastics, elastomers and natural rubbers. Macrodyne presses are available as standalone production equipment or can be integrated with automation to offer complete solutions that are backed by turnkey supply and shipping and logistical support.

Precision, functionality and repeatable performance are key variables considered during the design phase of every project. Hydraulic, electrical and control system components are standard on all equipment manufactured by Macrodyne. The company’s focus on quality, innovation and value is said to enable the construction of competitively priced, reliable and technologically advanced production equipment, built with replacement components that can be sourced worldwide.

In addition to supplying new custom hydraulic presses, Macrodyne provides a list of repair and upgrade options for existing presses of all makes and models. Macrodyne’s presses, press lines and die-handling equipment serve customers and OEMs in complex industries such as automotive, aviation, oil and gas, and pulp and paper. The company says its team of experts can engineer a solution to meet a customer’s needs and offer service and support long after the sale is complete.