Straightside Mechanical Press NST Two & Four Point, From 300 - 1,200 Tons
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Press Information & Overview
High Performance for Multi-Purpose Work
Created to meet your conventional stamping press requirements in the most unconventional ways. High-end features with low-end pricing.
The AIDA NST press is conventional in name and price only. No glitz, just guts, the NST press was created for high performance, multi-purpose work with the same attention to detail, quality and engineering as every other AIDA solution.
This enables the NST to deliver decidedly unconventional performance and reliability through lower maintenance costs, longer die life and expanded capabilities. All that combined with lower initial costs helps you significantly increase the profitability of your business, proving once again that a better press is better business.
Press Features
AIDA NST Progressive Die & Transfer Press Features
- Combination Clutch & Brake
- High Energy, Quill Mounted Flywheel & Motor Combination
- Wide Connections Spacing
- Four Piece Tie Rod Frame
- Roller Guides
- Self-Contained Slide Counter-Balance
- Eccentric Gear Drive
- AIDA Ball Socket Connections
- Hydraulic Overload Protection
- PLC Based Control
Press Specifications
NST Straightside Mechanical Press Specifications
300 Ton | 400 Ton |
600 Ton | 800 Ton |
1,000 Ton | |
300 - 1,000 Ton |
NST-3000, 300 Ton Straightside Mechanical Press Specifications
NST MODELS | ||
Press Technical Data | Unit | NST-3000 |
Capacity | kN | 3000 |
U.S. Tons | 300 | |
Rating Point (single geared) | mm | 6.5 & 12.7 |
in. | .26 & .50 | |
Rating Point (double geared) | mm | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 |
in. | .50, .76 & .98 | |
Slide Stroke, Single Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 250 & 350 |
in. | 9.84 & 13.78 | |
Slide Stroke, Double Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 350 & 500 |
in. | 13.78 & 19.69 | |
Strokes / Minute (single geared) | spm | 30-60 & 25-50 |
Strokes / Minute (double geared) | spm | 15-30 |
Bolster & Slide R to L (min. & max.) | mm | 2150 & 3050 |
in. | 84.65 & 120.08 | |
Bolster & Slide F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1200 & 1500 |
in. | 47.24 & 59.06 | |
Side Opening F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1200 & 1500 |
in. | 47.74 & 59.06 | |
Die Height | mm | 700 |
in. | 27.56 | |
Slide Adjustment | mm | 200 |
in. | 7.87 |
NST-4000, 400 Ton Straightside Mechanical Press Specifications
Press Technical Data | Unit | NST-400 |
Capacity | kN | 4000 |
U.S. Ton | 440 | |
Rating Point (single geared) | mm | 6.5 & 12.7 |
in. | .26 & .50 | |
Rating Point (double geared) | mm | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 |
in. | .50, .76 & .98 | |
Slide Stroke, Single Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 250 & 400 |
in. | 9.84 & 15.75 | |
Slide Stroke, Double Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 400 & 500 |
in. | 15.75 & 19.69 | |
Strokes / Minute (single geared) | spm | 30-60 & 20-50 |
Strokes / Minute (double geared) | spm | 15-30 |
Bolster & Slide R to L (min. & max.) | mm | 2450 & 4250 |
in. | 96.46 & 167.32 | |
Bolster & Slide F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Side Opening F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Die Height | mm | 800 |
in. | 31.5 | |
Slide Adjustment | mm | 300 |
in. | 11.81 |
NST-6000, 600 Ton Straightside Mechanical Press Specifications
Press Technical Data | Unit | NST-600 |
Capacity | kN | 6000 |
U.S. Ton | 660 | |
Rating Point (single geared) | mm | 6.5 & 12.7 |
in. | .26 & .50 | |
Rating Point (double geared) | mm | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 |
in. | .50, .76 & .98 | |
Slide Stroke, Single Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 250 & 400 |
in. | 9.84 & 15.75 | |
Slide Stroke, Double Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 400 & 500 |
in. | 15.75 & 19.69 | |
Strokes / Minute (single geared) | spm | 30-60 & 20-45 |
Strokes / Minute (double geared) | spm | 15-30 |
Bolster & Slide R to L (min. & max.) | mm | 2450 & 4850 |
in. | 96.46 & 190.94 | |
Bolster & Slide F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Side Opening F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Die Height | mm | 900 |
in. | 35.43 | |
Slide Adjustment | mm | 300 |
in. | 11.81 |
NST-8000, 800 Ton Straightside Mechanical Press Specifications
Press Technical Data | Unit | NST-800 |
Capacity | kN | 8000 |
U.S. Ton | 880 | |
Rating Point (single geared) | mm | 6.5 & 12.7 |
in. | .26 & .50 | |
Rating Point (double geared) | mm | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 |
in. | .50, .76 & .98 | |
Slide Stroke, Single Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 300 & 500 |
in. | 11.81 & 19.69 | |
Slide Stroke, Double Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 400 & 600 |
in. | 15.75 & 23.62 | |
Strokes / Minute (single geared) | spm | 25-50 & 20-40 |
Strokes / Minute (double geared) | spm | 15-30 |
Bolster & Slide R to L (min. & max.) | mm | 3050 & 4850 |
in. | 120.08 & 190.94 | |
Bolster & Slide F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Side Opening F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Die Height | mm | 1100 |
in. | 43.31 | |
Slide Adjustment | mm | 300 |
in. | 11.81 |
NST-10000, 1,000 Ton Straightside Mechanical Press Specifications
Press Technical Data | Unit | NST-1000 |
Capacity | kN | 10000 |
U.S. Ton | 1100 | |
Rating Point (single geared) | mm | 6.5 & 12.7 |
in. | .26 & .50 | |
Rating Point (double geared) | mm | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 |
in. | .50, .76 & .98 | |
Slide Stroke, Single Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 400 & 500 |
in. | 15.75 & 19.69 | |
Slide Stroke, Double Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 400 & 600 |
in. | 15.75 & 23.62 | |
Strokes / Minute (single geared) | spm | 20-45 & 20-40 |
Strokes / Minute (double geared) | spm | 15-30 |
Bolster & Slide R to L (min. & max.) | mm | 3650 & 6000 |
in. | 143.70 & 236.22 | |
Bolster & Slide F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Side Opening F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Die Height | mm | 1100 |
in. | 43.31 | |
Slide Adjustment | mm | 300 |
in. | 11.81 |
NST, 300 - 1,000 Ton Straightside Mechanical Press Specifications
Press Technical Data | Unit | NST-300 | NST-400 | NST-600 | NST-800 | NST-1000 |
Capacity | kN | 3000 | 4000 | 6000 | 8000 | 10000 |
U.S. Ton | 330 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | |
Rating Point (single geared) | mm | 6.5 & 12.7 | 6.5 & 12.7 | 6.5 & 12.7 | 6.5 & 12.7 | 6.5 & 12.7 |
in. | .26 & .50 | .26 & .50 | .26 & .50 | .26 & .50 | .26 & .50 | |
Rating Point (double geared) | mm | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 | 12.7, 19.2 & 25 |
in. | .50, .76 & .98 | .50, .76 & .98 | .50, .76 & .98 | .50, .76 & .98 | .50, .76 & .98 | |
Slide Stroke, Single Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 250 & 350 | 250 & 400 | 250 & 400 | 300 & 500 | 400 & 500 |
in. | 9.84 & 13.78 | 9.84 & 15.75 | 9.84 & 15.75 | 11.81 & 19.69 | 15.75 & 19.69 | |
Slide Stroke, Double Geared (min. & max.) | mm | 350 & 500 | 400 & 500 | 400 & 500 | 400 & 600 | 400 & 600 |
in. | 13.78 & 19.69 | 15.75 & 19.69 | 15.75 & 19.69 | 15.75 & 23.62 | 15.75 & 23.62 | |
Strokes / Minute (single geared) | spm | 30-60 & 25-50 | 30-60 & 20-50 | 30-60 & 20-45 | 25-50 & 20-40 | 20-45 & 20-40 |
Strokes / Minute (double geared) | spm | 15-30 | 15-30 | 15-30 | 15-30 | 15-30 |
Bolster & Slide R to L (min. & max.) | mm | 2150 & 3050 | 2450 & 4250 | 2450 & 4850 | 3050 & 4850 | 3650 & 6000 |
in. | 84.65 & 120.08 | 96.46 & 167.32 | 96.46 & 190.94 | 120.08 & 190.94 | 143.70 & 236.22 | |
Bolster & Slide F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1200 & 1500 | 1500 & 1800 | 1500 & 1800 | 1500 & 1800 | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 47.24 & 59.06 | 59.06 & 70.87 | 59.06 & 70.87 | 59.06 & 70.87 | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Side Opening F to B, 2 Point | mm | 1200 & 1500 | 1500 & 1800 | 1500 & 1800 | 1500 & 1800 | 1500 & 1800 |
in. | 47.74 & 59.06 | 59.06 & 70.87 | 59.06 & 70.87 | 59.06 & 70.87 | 59.06 & 70.87 | |
Die Height | mm | 700 | 800 | 900 | 1100 | 1100 |
in. | 27.56 | 31.5 | 35.43 | 43.31 | 43.31 | |
Slide Adjustment | mm | 200 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
in. | 7.87 | 11.81 | 11.81 | 11.81 | 11.81 |
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