Gap Frame Mechanical Press NC2 Two-Point, From 110 - 250 Tons

NC2-1600 160 Ton Mechanical Gap Frame Press NC2-1600, 160 Ton Mechanical Gap Frame Press

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High Quality, Industry Leading Mechanical Gap Frame Presses AIDA NC2-2000, 200 Ton Gap Frame Mechanical Press
  • Highly rigid frame with low angular deflection
  • Fast acting HOLP system (10 msec)
  • AIDA Wet clutch and Brake
  • 6-Point full length Bronze Gibs
  • Brake stop-time monitoring display
  • Automatic lubrication system for Gibs and Crankshaft Bearings
  • AIDA MPC/SVC safety controller
  • Quill mounted flywheel with a flywheel brake
  • AC variable frequency drive

AIDA NC2 gap frame mechanical presses (also known as C frame mechanical presses) are available from 110 through 250 tons capacity. A compact rigid frame design minimizes the deflection rating and the low overall clearance minimizes reverse tonnage. The six-point slide guide system provides a long useful life. The wet-type clutch and brake provide higher intermittent rates and long life - important factors for hand-fed and top-stop applications.

An AC Variable frequency drive allows for wider speed ranges. The Quill mounted flywheel results in a larger bearing surface. The front to back mounted forged steel crankshaft along with hardened and precision ground gears are well suited for high stress blanking applications. Micro-Inching provides die setting at very low speeds. Additionally, an extensive spare parts inventory in Dayton, OH ensures continuous product support.

With over 3,000 AIDA mechanical gap frame presses installed in North America, it is easy to see that AIDA NC presses are an industry standard.

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Press Features

AIDA NC2 Gap Frame Press Features

AIDA NC Gap Frame Mechanical Press Cutaway Graphic
  1. Highly rigid frame to minimize deflection Low Angular Deflection Frame
  2. Ball and Socket Connections AIDA Ball Type Connections
  3. Hydraulic Overload Protection System (HOLP) AIDA Hydraulic Overload Protection System (HOLP)
  4. AIDA Wet Clutch and Brake AIDA Wet Clutch and Brake
  5. Hardened & ground pinion and ground main gear AIDA ground main gear
  6. Quill Mounted Flywheel AIDA Wet Type Clutch and Brake
  • Additional Features & Benefits
  • Installation and service support by AIDA factory trained technicians
  • Angular frame deflection is 50% or less compared to competition
  • The tightest clearances available in any gap frame press
  • Flywheel brake
  • Counterbalance lube pump
  • Air blow-off with solenoid valve
  • ASME certified air tanks
  • Full length 6-point slide guides
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6-Point Slide Guide System

6-Point Slide Guide System Simple, Yet Effective Slide Guide System for Stamping Presses

Extra-long gibs with extensions on the slide minimize "tipping" of the slide within the guides and provide superior off-center guiding vs. industry standard
 

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AIDA Wet Clutch and Brake

AIDA Wet Clutch and Brake High Single Cycle Rates, Low Mainenance

High performance torque transmission system for mechanical press drives. Very little heat generation and component wear so performance does not deteriorate over time.
 

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Ball and Socket Connections

Ball and socket connections Improved Design When Compared to Wrist Pin Connections

Eliminate one of the largest maintenance costs of a stamping press: the wrist pin slide connections. Designed to withstand the rigors of heavy stamping.
 

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Hard Guarding & Light Curtains

photo of safety guarding and light curtains on an AIDA gap frame press Protect Operators & Provide Safety

Used to protect operators from getting too close to a press while its moving. Standard configuration mounted to side mesh guarding.
 

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High Precision Drivetrain System

Close up photo of gears Utilizes Hardened and Ground Pinion and Main Gears

Provides industry minimal backlash resulting in improved press accuracy. Integrated hardened pinion minimizes required gear diameters and related drivetrain inertia.
 

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HOLP

AIDA hydraulic overload protection system (HOLP) diagram Hydraulic Overload Protection System

AIDA's press technology - the industry's fastest protection system. When overload occurs, oil evacuates 360 degrees around the ball seat with minimum oil flow resistance as compared to conventional systems
 

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Quill Mounted Flywheel

Quill mounted flywheel Increases the Life of the Flywheel and Main Driveshaft Bearings

The flywheel is mounted on a quill that is attached to the press frame. The driveshaft passes through the quill and operates in an oil film bearing.
 

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Rigid Gap Press Frame

Rigid Gap Press Frame Low Deflection Produces Better Press Performance

Lowest angual deflection in the industry (0.0004" per inch of throat depth). FEA modeled design. Welded high grade steel plate construction.
 

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Press Specifications

NC2 Mechanical Gap Frame Press Specifications

110 Ton160 Ton
200 Ton250 Ton
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110 - 250 TonSpecifications PDF

NC2-1100, 110 Ton Mechanical Gap Frame Press Specifications

NC2 MODELS
Press Technical DataUnitNC2-1100
(1) E (2) E
Tonnage CapacitykN1100
U.S. ton121
Tonnage Rating Pointmm5
in.0.2
Full Stroke Lengthmm110180
in.4.37.1
SPM (No Load)spm55~11035~70
Die Height (SDAU)mm350400
in.13.7815.75
Slide Adjustmentmm90
in.3.5
Slide Area (LR x FB)mm1360 x 520
in.53.5 x 20.5
Bolster Area (LR x FB)mm1880 x 5201880 x 680
in.74.0 x 20.574.0 x 26.8
Throat Depthmm270350
in.10.613.8
Inside Frame Dimensionmm1470
in.57.9
Bolster Thicknessmm155
in.6.1
Maximum Upper Die Weightkg550
lb.1213
Main Motor CapacitykW11
HP15
Required Air PressureMpa0.5
psi73
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NC2-1600, 160 Ton Mechanical Gap Frame Press Specifications

NC2 MODELS
Press Technical DataUnitNC2-1600
(1) E(2) E
Tonnage CapacitykN1600
U.S. ton176
Tonnage Rating Pointmm6
in.0.2
Full Stroke Lengthmm130200
in.5.17.9
SPM (No Load)spm50~9530~60
Die Height (SDAU)mm400450
in.15.7517.72
Slide Adjustmentmm100
in.3.9
Slide Area (LR x FB)mm1500 x 580
in.59.1 x 22.8
Bolster Area (LR x FB)mm2040 x 6002040 x 760
in.80.3 x 23.680.3 x 29.9
Throat Depthmm310390
in.12.215.4
Inside Frame Dimensionmm1590
in.62.6
Bolster Thicknessmm165
in.6.5
Maximum Upper Die Weightkg800
lb.1764
Main Motor CapacitykW15
HP20
Required Air PressureMpa0.5
psi73
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NC2-2000, 200 Ton Mechanical Gap Frame Press Specifications

NC2 MODELS
Press Technical DataUnitNC2-2000
(1) E(2) E
Tonnage CapacitykN2000
U.S. ton220
Tonnage Rating Pointmm7
in.0.3
Full Stroke Lengthmm150250
in.5.99.8
SPM (No Load)spm40~8030~50
Die Heightmm450500
in.17.7219.68
Slide Adjustmentmm110
in.4.3
Slide Area (LR x FB)mm1850 x 650
in.72.8 x 25.6
Bolster Area (LR x FB)mm2420 x 6802420 x 840
in.95.3 x 26.895.3 x 33.1
Throat Depthmm350430
in.13.816.9
Inside Frame Dimensionmm1920
in.75.6
Bolster Thicknessmm170
in.6.7
Maximum Upper Die Weightkg1200
lb.2646
Main Motor CapacitykW22
HP30
Required Air PressureMpa0.5
psi73
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NC2-2500, 250 Ton Mechanical Gap Frame Press Specifications

NC2 MODELS
Press Technical DataUnitNC2-2500
(1) E(2) E
Tonnage CapacitykN2500
U.S. ton275
Tonnage Rating Pointmm7
in.0.3
Stroke Lengthmm170280
in.6.711.0
SPM (No Load)spm30~6020~40
Die Heightmm450550
in.17.7221.65
Slide Adjustment Rangemm120
in.4.7
Slide Area (LR x FB)mm2100 x 700
in.82.7 x 27.6
Bolster Area (LR x FB)mm2700 x 7602700 x 920
in.106.3 x 29.9106.3 x 36.2
Throat Depthmm390470
in.15.418.5
Inside Frame Dimensionmm2190
in.86.2
Bolster Thicknessmm180
in.7.1
Maximum Upper Die Weightkg1650
lb.3638
Main Motor CapacitykW30
HP40
Required Air PressureMpa0.5
psi73
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NC2, 110 - 250 Ton Mechanical Gap Frame Press Specifications

NC2 MODELS
Press Technical DataUnitNC2-1100NC2-1600NC2-2000NC2-2500
(1) E (2) E(1) E(2) E(1) E(2) E(1) E(2) E
Tonnage CapacitykN1100160020002500
U.S. ton121176220275
Tonnage Rating Pointmm5677
in.0.200.20.30.3
Full Stroke Lengthmm110180130200150250170280
in.4.37.15.17.95.99.86.711.0
SPM (No Load)spm55~11035~7050~9530~6040~8030~5030~6020~40
Die Height (SDAU)mm350400400450450500450550
in.13.7815.7515.7517.7217.7219.6817.7221.65
Slide Adjustmentmm90100110120
in.3.53.94.34.7
Slide Area (LR x FB)mm1360 x 5201500 x 5801850 x 6502100 x 700
in.53.5 x 20.559.1 x 22.872.8 x 25.682.7 x 27.6
Bolster Area (LR x FB)mm1880 x 5201880 x 6802040 x 6002040 x 7602420 x 6802420 x 8402700 x 7602700 x 920
in.74.0 x 20.574.0 x 26.880.3 x 23.680.3 x 29.995.3 x 26.895.3 x 33.1106.3 x 29.9106.3 x 36.2
Throat Depthmm270350 310390350430390470
in.10.613.812.215.413.816.915.418.5
Inside Frame Dimensionmm1470159019202190
in.57.962.675.686.2
Bolster Thicknessmm155165170180
in.6.16.56.77.1
Maximum Upper Die Weightkg55080012001650
lb.1213176426463638
Main Motor CapacitykW11152230
HP15203040
Required Air PressureMpa0.50.50.50.5
psi73737373
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