Accessories

Safety Shields

Attractive cabinet encloses pressing area to protect operator from objects which might fly from the compression area. Hinged front access door is clear, shatterproof polycarbonate. Safety shields are recommended for use on all presses. Will accommodate heated platens.

Testing/Processing/Dies

Carver testing/processing/dies includes polished plates, evacuable pellet dies, test cylinder outfits (TCO’s), filter pads, die plate kits and more.

Floor Stands

Carver floor stands are for bench press models. Includes enclosed floor stands for 2 and 4 column presses, floor stands with casters for 2 and 4 column presses and press stands for Auto Series presses.

ASTM/TILE/Color Dispersion Molds

Carver ASTM/Tile/Color Dispersion Molds may be found on this page alone with our pellet dies and test cylinders.

Force Verification Kit

Allows customers to perform their own force verification or calibration on their press gauges or force monitoring systems. This kit is designed for use with most Carver presses and includes calibration documents by instruments traceable to NIST. This kit reads full scale in 100 lb increments with a digital readout up to 50 tons (100,000 lbs.).

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Laboratory Press Parts and Accessories for Carver Presses

Safety Shields with Hinged Front Access Door

Attractive cabinet encloses pressing area to protect operator from objects which might fly from the compression area. Hinged front access door is clear, shatterproof polycarbonate. Recommended for use on all presses. Will accommodate heated platens.

Reference Table

Part # Description – Fits Most Models with or without heat
3404 Mini “C” presses
3295 Model “C” presses
3253 Model “M” presses
3322 Presses with 10″ x 7″ Work Area
3418 Presses with 12″ x 12″ Work Area
4427 Presses with 15″ x 15″ Work Area

Laboratory Press Parts and Accessories for Carver Presses

Testing and Processing Equipment Including Polished Plates, Evacuable Pellet Dies, Test Cylinder Outfits (TCO’s) and Many Other Items for Labs

Polished pressing plates.

Polished Pressing Plates

Polished stainless steel pressing plates for laminating applications. (Picture shows all 3 different sizes available) Reference Table Below

Evacuable pellet press dies.

Evacuable Pellet Dies

Used with Pellet Presses to form the pellets for use in IR and x-ray spectroscopy. The stainless steel die includes a fitting for vacuum source connection. (6, 12, 13, 25, 31 and 40mm dies available.) Reference Table Below Not recommended for use in heated presses.

Test cylinder outfits.

Test Cylinder Outfits (TCO’s)

No. 2090-0 – 1.125″ Unheated Stainless Steel Test Cylinder Outfit (TCO’s)

No. 2091-5 – 2.25″ Unheated Stainless Steel Test Cylinder Outfit (TCO’s)

Consult factory for special test cylinder sizes. For molding, forming bricks, briquettes, pressure forming, crushing, pressing plant and animal tissues, fluid extraction, extrusion and flow tests. Note: For use in Carver standard presses (excluding pellet presses) Reference Table Below Not recommended for use in heated presses.

Test cylinder outfits.

Test Cylinder Outfits (TCO’s)

No. 2090.1 Filter Pads

12 Filter pads for 1.125″ sized test cylinders

No. 2091.1 Filter Pads

12 Filter pads for 2.25″ sized test cylinders

Plate kits for lab presses.

Plate Kit Assemblies

No. 5021 KBr Buffer Plate and 6″ x 6″ Single Hardened Steel Platen with Centering Grooves

No. 5022 KBr Buffer Plate and 9″ x 9″Single Hardened Steel Platen with Centering Grooves

Recommended for use with pellet dies and test cylinder outifts. Picture shows 5021 installed in 3851 press.

Vacuum pump kit.

No. 3874 Vacuum Pump

Used with pellet presses to evacuate gases from pellet dies. Includes vacuum gauge and connecting tubing. Available in 115V or 230V. (please specify)

Proppant crush test cylinder.

No. 5456 Proppant Crush Test Cylinder

This die is designed to test proppant used in the hydraulic fracturing process. Based on ISO 13503-2:2006(E) Crush Cell.
Cell: 2″ ID x 3.38″ tall including removable base, wall thickness is >0.5″
Piston: 3.5″ tall
All parts constructed of D2 Tool Steel, hardened to 52-56 Rockwell C

Swivet bearing plate.

No. 2092 Swivel Bearing Plate

Carver presses are frequently used for crushing and breaking tests of standard 2″ x 2″ cubes and 2″ x 4″ cylinders of concrete samples or similar crushing tests. Swivel Bearing Plates adjust slightly to the sample to assure proper application of pressure. For unheated models only. Requires safety shield.

Pharmaceutical punch and die holder.

No. 818744C Pharmaceutical Punch and Die Holder

This punch and die holder permits testing of pellet and tablet samples. It works with standard BB2 type tooling in most Carver presses, including Auto Series presses. The set includes an anodized aluminum holding fixture, steel shims to adjust for various size samples, and an anodized aluminum ejector. (Does not include dies) Not recommended for use in heated presses.

Cage equipment.

No. 2094 Cage Equipment

When using Carver presses to press moisture from fibrous materials, extract fats, oils or juices from vegetable or animal tissues, splitting chilled oils or separating crystals from liquors, these accessories are useful. Cage equipment consists of cylinder, plunger, steel discs, felt discs, tray and bulb syringe. Requires a daylight opening of 16 inches. Not recommended for use in heated presses.

Stainless steel fluid pan.

No. 237005 Stainless Steel Pan

Fluid pan for use with Test Cylinder Outfits.The stainless steel pan captures the release fluid. Also included with purchase of unheated Test Cylinder Outfits.

Heated test cylinder outfits.

Heated Test Cylinder Outfits

No. 2472-1 (115V) & 2472-2 (230V) 1.125″ ID

No. 2417-1 (115V) & 2417-2 (230V) 2.25″ ID

Complete with band heater, insulation, thermostat, stainless steel housing and handle. Max. force 35,000 lbs for 1.125″ and 99,000 lbs for the 2.25″ applied load @ 400°F. (Not for use with Model 4350 Series, Mini C, Model C Presses or Heated Presses. This TCO may be used in an unheated Model M with plate kit 5022) Reference Table Below Not recommended for use in heated presses. (Picture shows 2472)

Reference Table

Polished Plates and Blotters (for laminating applications)
235020 Polished Stainless Steel plate with #8 polished mirror finish on one side and 2-3 micro-inch finish, 6″ x 6″ x .03″ thick
235021 Polished Stainless Steel plate with #8 polished mirror finish on one side and 2-3 micro-inch finish, 9″ x 9″ x .03″ thick
235022 Polished Stainless Steel plate with #8 polished mirror finish on one side and 2-3 micro-inch finish, 9″ x 12″ x .03″ thick
235023 Polished Stainless Steel plate with #8 polished mirror finish on one side and 2-3 micro-inch finish, 12″ x 12″ x .03″ thick
823003 Protective blotter, 6″ x 6″
823012 Protective blotter, 9″ x 9″
823005 Protective blotter, 9″ x 12″
823001 Protective blotter, 12″ x 12″
Pellet Dies
4417 6mm pellet die, constructed of 440 SS, 3,500 lbs. Maximum Applied Force
4946 12mm pellet die, constructed of 440 SS, 13,000 lbs. Maximum Applied Force
3619 13mm pellet die, constructed of 440 SS, 18,000 lbs. Maximum Applied Force
4369 25mm pellet die, constructed of 440 SS, 47,000 lbs. Maximum Applied Force
3902 31mm pellet die, constructed of 440 SS, 60,000 lbs. Maximum Applied Force
3876 40mm pellet die, constructed of 440 SS, 70,000 lbs. Maximum Applied Force
Unheated Test Cylinder Outfits (TCO’s)
2090-0 1.125″ ID x 3″ high, Test Cylinder Outfit, 440 SS, 19 tons Maximum Applied Force
2091-5 2.25″ ID x 3″ high, Test Cylinder Outfit, 440 SS, 51 tons Maximum Applied Force
Heated Test Cylinder Outfits (TCO’s)
2472-1 1.125″ ID x 3″ high, Heated Test Cylinder Outfit, Maximum force 35,000 lbs applied load at 400 deg F, 115V
2472-2 1.125″ ID x 3″ high, Heated Test Cylinder Outfit, Maximum force 35,000 lbs applied load at 400 deg F, 230V
2417-1 2.25″ ID x 3.75″ high, Heated Test Cylinder Outfit, Maximum force 99,000 lbs applied load at 400 deg F, 115V
2417-2 2.25″ ID x 3.75″ high, Heated Test Cylinder Outfit, Maximum force 99,000 lbs applied load at 400 deg F, 230V
Proppant Crush Test Cylinder
5456 2″ ID Proppant Crush Test Cylinder based on ISO 13503-2:2006(E)
Available Plate Kit Assemblies
Part Number Description Recommended For
5021 Includes: (1) KBr Buffer Plate (90mm diameter), mounts to the Top Bolster and (1) 6″ x 6″ hardened steel plate with centering grooves, mounts to the Moving Bolster on top of ram. Used with Dies and Test Cylinder Outfits
5022 Includes: (1) KBr Buffer Plate (90mm diameter), mounts to the Top Bolster and (1) 9″ x 9″ hardened steel plate with centering grooves, mounts to the Moving Bolster on top of ram. Used with Dies and Test Cylinder Outfits

Laboratory Press Parts and Accessories for Carver Presses

Floor Stands for Standard Bench Top Laboratory Presses

No. 223160C Floor Stand for Model’s 6112 & 6125 – 30” high x 23.5” wide x 23.5” deep, 150 lbs – open floor stand with work table.

No. 223171D Press Floor Stand – 30″ high x 19″ wide x 19″ deep, 125 lbs – enclosed floor stand for all 2 and 4 column presses except Model 3690 & 3693 Series.

No. 223215C Press Floor Stand – 30″ high x 35″ wide x 26″ deep, 260 lbs. with 6″ casters for use with 2 and 4 column manual presses except Model 3690 & 3693 Series.

No. 223321D Press Stand for Standard PL Auto Series (excluding 48 ton models) – 24″ high x 51″ wide x 23.5″ deep, 385 lbs.

No. 223319C Press Stand for Standard PL Auto Series w/ 6″ Casters (excluding 48 ton models) – 21″ high x 51″ wide x 23.5″ deep, 385 lbs.

Contact Factory if you have an older Auto Series DR/PR/NE, and older manual Model’s 3690 & 3693 for Floor Stands.

Laboratory Press Parts and Accessories for Carver Presses

Tile Molds and Color Dispersion Molds

Tile Mold – 400 Series Stainless steel frame with top and bottom covers. Includes 3 inserts for various sample thicknesses. Can be used up to 400˚F to form plastic or rubber sheets.

Color Dispersion Disc Mold – 400 Series Stainless steel frame. Includes 3 spacers for various film thicknesses. For making plastic film to check color dispersion or clarity. Provides precise film thickness and parallelism.

Catalog Number Description Sample Dimensions Sample Thickness
818701D Tile Mold 50mm x 50mm 1mm, 2mm, 5mm
818702D Tile Mold 100mm x 100mm 1mm, 2mm, 5mm
818703D Tile Mold 150mm x 150mm 1mm, 2mm, 5mm
818704C Color Dispersion 50mm diameter 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.5mm
818705D Color Dispersion 100mm diameter 0.1mm, 0.2mm, 0.5mm
818698D Tile Mold 4″ x 4″ 1mm, 2mm, 5mm
818699D Tile Mold 6″ x 6″ 1mm, 2mm, 5mm
818700D Tile Mold 10″ X 10″ 1mm, 2mm, 5mm

Laboratory Press ASTM Molds, Mold Accessories, Test Cylinder Outfits (TCO’s), and Pellet Die Sets

ASTM Chase Frame Kits – Used for Molding Polyethylene Test Plaques, which include (2) Aluminum Backup Plates and 50 Mylar Sheets
Catalog Number Description Sample Dimensions Material
4079 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 4″ x 4″ x 1/8″ Teflon Coated Steel
4080 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 4″ x 4″ x 1/8″ Stainless Steel
4081 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 4″ x 4″ x 1/8″ Brass
4082 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 6″ x 6″ x 1/8″ Teflon Coated Steel
4083 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 6″ x 6″ x 1/8″ Stainless Steel
4084 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 6″ x 6″ x 1/8″ Brass
4085 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 8″ x 8″ x 1/8″ Teflon Coated Steel
4086 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 8″ x 8″ x 1/8″ Stainless Steel
4087 ASTM Chase Frame Kit 8″ x 8″ x 1/8″ Brass
4161 (100) Mylar Sheets for 6″ x 6″ Molds 4″ x 4″ Mylar
4162 (100) Mylar Sheets for 8″ x 8″ Molds 6″ x 6″ Mylar
4163 (100) Mylar Sheets for 10″ x 10″ Molds 8″ x 8″ Mylar
Test Cylinder Outifts (TCO’s)
2090-0 Test cylinder outfit, 1.125″ I.D., constructed of 440SS, except ejector. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug and ejector. Includes stainless steel pan and 12 filter pads. Maximum applied load 19 tons.
2090-1 Set of 12 filter pads for 1.125” sized test cylinders
2091-5 Test cylinder outfit all stainless steel, 2.25″ I.D., constructed of 440SS. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug and ejector. Includes stainless steel pan and 12 filter pads. Maximum applied load 51 tons.
2091-1 Set of 12 filter pads for 2.25” sized test cylinders
237005 Stainless steel pan for Test Cylinder Outfits (TCO’s)
Not recommended for use in heated presses.
Additional Accessories
3874 Vacuum Pump used with pellet presses to evacuate pellet dies. Includes vacuum gauge and connecting tubing. Available in 115V or 230V. (please specify)
818744C Pharmaceutical punch and die holder for BB2 type tooling only. (Does not include dies)
2092 Swivel bearing plate (requires safety shield)
Pellet Dies
4417 6mm pellet die, constructed of 440 stainless steel, except ejector. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug, ejector and (2) anvils. Maximum applied load 3,500 lbs.
4946 12mm pellet die, constructed of 440 stainless steel, except ejector. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug, ejector and (2) anvils. Maximum applied load 13,000 lbs.
3619 13mm pellet die, constructed of 440 stainless steel, except ejector. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug, ejector and (2) anvils. Maximum applied load 18,000 lbs.
4369 25mm pellet die, constructed of 440 stainless steel, except ejector. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug, ejector and (2) anvils. Maximum applied load 47,000 lbs.
3902 31mm pellet die, constructed of 440 stainless steel, except ejector. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug, ejector and (2) anvils. Maximum applied load 60,000 lbs.
3876 40mm pellet die, constructed of 440 stainless steel, except ejector. Complete with plunger, cylinder, base plug, ejector and (2) anvils. Maximum applied load 70,000 lbs.
818744C Pharmaceutical punch and die holder for BB2 type tooling only. (Does not include dies)
3874 Vacuum Pump used with pellet presses to evacuate pellet dies. Includes vacuum gauge and connecting tubing. Available in 115V or 230V. (please specify)
Not recommended for use in heated presses.
Heated Test Cylinders
2472 Heating jacket with 1.125″ test cylinder, complete with band heater, insulation, thermostat, stainless steel housing, handle and 350 watt electric cord. Temperature range up to 600 deg. F. Max. force 35,000 lbs., applied load at 400 deg. F. Offered in 115/230 volt, 1ph supply voltage (please specify). Note: Not for use with Model 4350 Series, Mini C, Model C Presses or heated presses.
2417 Heating jacket with 2.25″ test cylinder, complete with band heater, insulation, thermostat, stainless steel housing, handle and 350 watt electric cord. Temperature range up to 600 deg. F. Max. force 99,000 lbs., applied load at 400 deg. F. Offered in 115/230 volt, 1ph supply voltage (please specify). Note: Not for use with Model 4350 Series, Mini C, Model C Presses or heated presses.
Not recommended for use in heated presses.

Laboratory Press Parts and Accessories for Carver Presses

Force Verification Kit #5177

Carver, Inc. offers a Force Verification Kit #5177 that allows customers to perform their own force verification or calibration on their press gauges or force monitoring systems. This kit is designed for use with most Carver presses and includes calibration documents by instruments traceable to NIST. This kit reads full scale in 100 lb increments with a digital readout up to 50 tons (100,000 lbs.).