Bench Top Manual Presses

STANDARD UNHEATED

Carver Standard Unheated Manual Presses are available in 12, 25 and 30 ton capacities. Designed for an array of different applications and processes for example; pelletizing, destructive testing, rosin and other fluid extraction, pressure forming, etc.

HEATED

The Carver Manually Heated Press line with the option for manual water cooling are designed with Digital Temperature Controls for a more precise temperature read out. Available tonnage capacities of 12, 25 and 30 tons force. These presses are typically used for rosin extraction, molding, laminating, embossing, and bonding of various materials.

PELLET

All Carver Manual Pellet Presses are designed to compact homogeneous power into a usable pellet sample. These presses are available in 12, 40 and even 50 ton capacities. Carver also offers a variety of pellet dies specifically made for the pellet press line. The pellet dies come in 6, 12, 13, 25, 31 and 40 mm sample sizes and may be found under the Accessories page for Testing/Processing/Dies.

TRANSFER

Carver’s transfer press is based on the industry standard Model C. The Model C has been outfitted with a pneumatic transfer cylinder providing a compact, cost effective transfer design suitable for prototyping and limited production run applications. The transfer sections features a self-aligning chrome plated plunger with a 7cc injection capacity.

LAMINATION

Manually operated hydraulic laminating presses with stacked heating and cooling platens in bench top model. Thermostatic control, aluminum platens, heating one opening while simultaneously cooling the other results in faster production of laminated samples, plastic plaques and other R&D items. Temperature control 150-500°F.

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Standard Unheated Bench Top Presses for Laboratory Use from Carver, Inc.

Bench Top Standard Unheated Presses in 12, 25, and 30 Ton Capacities

Carver has several models of standard unheated manual bench top laboratory presses in 12, 25 and 30 ton capacities. These lab presses are for pelletizing, rosin and fluid extraction, pressure forming and destructive testing and other testing procedures. Click on an image below for more information.

NOTE: Pictures shown with both analog gauge and digital gauge. Standard manual presses come with analog gauge. Digital gauges available upon request. Consult factory for details. Please click on the images below for more information on that specific press model.

3850 4350.L 3851 3853
3850 12 ton Mini C standard bench top press. Model 4350.L 12 ton bench top laboratory press. 3851 12 ton Model C bench top lab press. Model 3853 12 ton standard bench top press.
3855 3968 3969 3970
Model 3855 25 ton standard bench top press for laboratory use. Model 3968 bench top lab press. Model 3969 bench top laboratory manual press. Model No. 3970 30-ton, hydraulic bench top laboratory press

Calibration Options Available

Force calibration (p/n 1525.00001) by instruments traceable to NIST are available for new equipment and new gauges. For existing equipment/gauges, please contact our Service Department to set up a Return Authorization Number by calling 260-233-6900 or email wabashservice@acscorporate.com for details.

Catalog Number w/Shield 3850 4350.L 3851 3968 3969 3853 3855 3970
Model Mini C Pellet Model C 12-10 12-12 Model M 25-12 30-12
Old Press Number 3393 3620 2086 3724 2696 2089 2702 2698
Clamping Force: Tons 12 12 12 12 12 25 25 30
Clamping Force: (lb) 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 50,000 50,000 60,000
Platens (in) 6 x 6 4 round 6 x 6 10 x 7 12 x 12 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x12
Ram Stroke (in) 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 6.5 6.5 6
Daylight Opening (in) 0.75 to 7 0 to 5.50 0.75 to 18 1 to 14 1 to 15 0.75 to 16 1 to 14 1 to 17
Overall Size w x d (in) 12 x 16 10.5 x 14 15 x 16 17 x 18 21 x 28 19 x 24 21 x 28 29 x 27
Height (in) 25 24.4 39 39 44 42 42 46
Weight (lb) 125 115 200 345 560 350 600 625

Standard Bench Manual Presses for Laboratory Use from Carver, Inc.

Heated Lab Presses with Digital Temperature Controls and Safety Shields in Varying Capacities

These Carver manually heated bench top lab presses have digital temperature controls and safety shields and are available in 12, 25 and 30 ton capacities and two and four post configurations. They are used for molding, laminating, embossing and bonding of various materials in a laboratory setting.

NOTE: Pictures shown with both analog gauge and digital gauge. Standard manual presses come with analog gauge. Digital gauges available upon request. Consult factory for details. Please click on the images below for more information on that specific press model.

Carver Press model 5420 standard bench manual press for laboratory use. Model 4386 heated lab press. Model 4122 manual, heated bench top lab presses in 7.5, 12, 25 and 30 ton capacities. Model 4126 heated lab presses for laminating, embossing, molding and bonding.
5420 4386 4122 4126
Carver Press model 4120 standard bench top manually heated press Model 4128 heated, manual, bench top lab press from Carver. Model 3856 manual bench top lab press. Model 4386 heated lab press.
4120 4128 3856 6112 & 6125

Calibration Options Available

Force calibration (p/n 1525.00001) by instruments traceable to NIST are available for new equipment and new gauges. Temperature calibration (p/n 1525.00003) also available for new equipment. For existing equipment/gauges, please contact our Service Department to set up a Return Authorization Number by calling 260-233-6900 or email wabashservice@acscorporate.com for details.

Catalog Number 6112 5420 4386 4120 4122 4123 4389 3856 4126 6125 4128 4129
Model 12-15H Mini CH CH 12-10H 12-12H 12-12H,C MH,C 25-12H 25-12H,C 25-15H 30-12H 30-12-2H
Old Press Number 2086 3725 & 2625 2697 & 2625 3377 & 2729 2089 2518 2730 2699 & 2629 2731
Clamping Force: U.S. Tons 12 12 12 12 12 12 25 25 25 25 30 30
Clamping Force: (lb) 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 24,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 60,000 60,000
Max. Temperature (°F) 650° 650° 650° 650° 650° 650° 650° 650° 650° 650° 650° 650°
Platens (in) 15 x 15 6 x 6 6 x 6 10 x 7 12 x 12 12 x 12 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x 12 15 x 15 12 x 12 12 x 12
Ram Stroke (in) 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.1 5.125 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.5 6 6
Daylight Opening (in) 2-3/4″ to 13 0 to 4 0 to 15 0 to 9 0 to 10 2 @ 2.5 2 @ 3 0 to 9.5 2 @ 3 13 0 to 12 2 @ 3
Overall Size w x d (in) 32 x 31 19 x 16 19 x 16 26 x 18 29 x 27 29 x 27 23 x 24 29 x 27 29 x 27 32 x 31 32 x 27 32 x 27
Height (in) 43.5 25 39 39 44 46 38 42 46 43.5 46 46
Weight (lb) 1330 225 300 420 770 1,062 450 805 1,065 1,343 835 1,100

Manual Bench Top Pellet Press Equipment from Carver, Inc.

Bench Top Pellet Presses for Sample Preparation of Pellets, Brick, Briquettes and Cake Designed for Sample Preparation: 12, 40 & 50 Ton Models

NOTE: Pictures shown with both analog gauge and digital gauge. Standard manual pellet presses come with analog gauge. Digital gauges available upon request. Consult factory for details. Please click on the images below for more information on that specific press model.

4350.L bench top pellet presses from Carver, Inc. 4555.LBench top manual pellet presses for sample preparation. 4565.L manual bench top pellet presses.
4350.L Shown with Analog Gauge 4555.L Shown with Analog Gauge 4565.L Shown with Digital Gauge
Pellet Models with an “L” means less die. Additional Pellet Die sizes available for separate purchase. Click here for details

All Carver pellet presses are designed to compact homogeneous powder into a usable pellet sample. Pellet dies are constructed of 440 stainless steel for corrosion resistance with replaceable anvils. All dies include a pellet ejector. A 13 mm die for IR sample preparation is supplied with 12 ton press (Model 4350). A 31mm die for x-ray sample preparation is provided with our 40 and 50 ton presses (Model 4555 & 4565). These presses are also available less the die. This allows the customer to choose the die they would like. Click here for additional die sizes and details.

Features:

  • Evacuation port for connection to vacuum source
  • Oversize pressure gauge for ease of viewing
  • Integral safety shields
Specifications for Carver Manual Pellet Presses
Catalog Number
Max. Clamp Force(tons)
Platen Diameter (in)
Supplied Die (mm)
Cylinder Stroke (in)
Daylight Opening (in)
Dimensions W x D(in)
Height (in)
Approx. Weight (lb)
4350 12 4 13 5.1 0.0 to 5.5 10.5 x 14.0 24.4 115
4350.L 12 4 N/A 5.1 0.0 to 5.5 10.5 x 14.0 24.4 115
4555 40 4 31 6.0 0.0 to 6.0 32.5 x 15.0 31.2 400
4555.L 40 4 N/A 6.0 0.0 to 6.0 32.5 x 15.0 31.2 400
4565 50 4 31 6.0 0.0 to 6.0 32.5 x 15.0 31.2 420
4565.L 50 4 N/A 6.0 0.0 to 6.0 32.5 x 15.0 31.2 420
Evacuable Die Options
Part #
Description
Constructed of (except ejector)
Maximum Applied Load
4417 6mm Pellet Die 440 Stainless Steel 3,500 lbs
4946 12mm Pellet Die 440 Stainless Steel 13,000 lbs
3619 13mm Pellet Die 440 Stainless Steel 18,000 lbs
4369 25mm Pellet Die 440 Stainless Steel 47,000 lbs
3902 31mm Pellet Die 440 Stainless Steel 60,000 lbs
3876 40mm Pellet Die 440 Stainless Steel 70,000 lbs

Bench Top Laboratory Presses from Carver, Inc.

Manual bench top transfer presses.

Manual Transfer Presses Based on Industry Standard Model C

  • 12 Ton Clamping Force
  • 1000 Pound Transfer Force
  • 6″ X 6″ Heated Platens
  • Electric Cartridge Heaters
  • Digital Heat Control
  • Two Hand Anti-Tie Down Operation of Transfer Cylinder
  • Safety Shields for Clamp and Transfer Areas

Calibration Options Available

Force calibration (p/n 1525.00001) by instruments traceable to NIST are available for new equipment and new gauges. Temperature calibration (p/n 1525.00003) also available for new equipment. For existing equipment/gauges, please contact our Service Department to set up a Return Authorization Number by calling 260-233-6900 or email wabashservice@acscorporate.com for details.

Clamp Section
Cylinder Type: Manual / Hydraulic
Force: 12 tons
Platens: (350°F) 6” x 6” heated
Daylight: 6″
Stroke: 5.1”
Transfer Section
Cylinder Type: Two Hand Anti-Tie Down Operation / Pneumatic
Force: 1000 pounds
Shot Size: 7cc

Bench Top Hydraulic Presses for Laboratory from Carver, Inc.

Laminating Presses with Stacked Heating and Cooling Platens in Bench Top Model

Model 4130 bench top hydraulic press from Carver Press

Manually operated hydraulic laminating presses with stacked heating and cooling platens in bench top model. Thermostatic control, aluminum platens, heating one opening while simultaneously cooling the other results in faster production of laminated samples, plastic plaques and other R&D items. Temperature control 150-500°F (Shown with analog gauge)

No. 4130 (formerly 2112) Laminating Press, 12 Ton Capacity with Safety Shield (Picture shown)
Four 6″ x 6″ aluminum platens for one hot and one cold daylight opening. Thermostatically controlled heated platens in top opening.

No. 4132 (formerly 2630) Laminating Press, 30 Ton Capacity with Safety Shield
Four 12″ x 12″ aluminum platens for one hot and one cold daylight opening. Digitally controlled heated platens in top opening.

Calibration Options Available

Force calibration (p/n 1525.00001) by instruments traceable to NIST are available for new equipment and new gauges. Temperature calibration (p/n 1525.00003) also available for new equipment with digital controls. For existing equipment/gauges, please contact our Service Department to set up a Return Authorization Number by calling 260-233-6900 or email wabashservice@acscorporate.com for details.

Catalog Number 4130 4386.1012 4123.4012 4389.4022 4126.4022 4132
Model Number 150-C CH-2H,C 12-12-2H,C MH-2H,C 25-12-2H,C 30-12-L
Old Model Number* 2112 2630
Clamping Force, US tons (lb) 12 (24,000) 12 (24,000) 12 (24,000) 25 (50,000) 25 (50,000) 30 (60,000)
Platen Size (in) 6 x 6 6 x 6 12 x 12 9 x 9 12 x 12 12 x 12
Stroke (in) 5-1/8 5-1/8 5-1/8 6.5 6.5 6
Daylight Openings (in) 2 @ 1-3/4 2 @ 3 2 @ 3 2 @ 3 2 @ 3 2 @ 3
Overall Size w x d x h (in) 16 x 19 x 39 19 x 16 x 39 28 x 27 x 46 23 x 24 x 37 28 x 18 x 46 32 x 27 x 46
Weight (lb) 265 295 1,065 450 1,075 1,000
Supply Voltage 115/230V – 1ph 115/230V – 1ph 230V – 1ph 230V – 1ph 230V – 1ph 230V – 1ph
Temperature Range 150-500 deg F 650 deg F 650 deg F 650 deg F 650 deg F 650 deg F
Temperature Controls Thermostatic Digital Digital Digital Digital Digital
NOTE: Available in deg C upon request.
*Use to refer to old models which are no longer available.