Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press ULX Single-Point, From 80 - 2,500 Tons

ULX Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Stamping Presses

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A Press That is More Accurate Than the Die AIDA ULX-6000, 600 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Stamping Press

Single-point, center-suspension, no con rod design
Ideal for progressive, transfer and near fine blanking
Eight zero-clearance spherical shoe type gibs
High off-center loading
Revolutionary 9-point support system
High dynamic accuracy widens the versatility of forming processes
Compact design of press results in lower overall height

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Press Features

AIDA ULX Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Structure

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Double Ring Plate Design
9-Point Ultimate Slide Guide System
Con-Rod-Less, Scotch Yoke Drive Mechanism
Eccentric Shaft
Single-Point, Very Small Dies with Full Tonnage
Highly Rigid Frame

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9-Point Slide Guide System

Zero-Clearance System Provide Superior Parallelism

Guide System based on innovative (8) spherical shoes riding on Teflon liners with ultra-high pressure oil film lubrication

Eccentric Shaft Drive

Ideal for Short Stroke Precision Stamping Operations

Eccentric shafts are used primarily in high speed and progressive die stamping operations. Allows for placement of bearing supports against both sides of the eccentrics.

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Press Specifications

ULX Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

160 Ton	200 Ton
250 Ton	300 Ton
400 Ton	500 Ton
600 Ton
160 - 300 Ton	400 - 600 Ton

ULX-1600, 160 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-1600 (1)-120-75
Capacity	kN	1600
	U.S. Tons	176
Rated tonnage point	mm	5
	in.	0.197
Continuous working energy	kJ	6 at 70 spm	7 at 60 spm
	in-ton	26 at 70 spm	31 at 60 spm
Stroke length	mm	100	150
	in.	3.92	5.9
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	70~120	60~100
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10
Die height	mm	350	400
	in.	13.78	15.75
Slide adjustment	mm	100
	in.	3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1200 x 750
	in.	47.25 x 29.5
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1200 x 750
	in.	47.25 x 29.5
Bolster thickness	mm	150
	in.	5.9
Height of bolster above floor	mm	950
	in.	37.4
Maximum upper die weight	t	0.8
	lbs.	1760
Side opening (FB)	mm	520
	in.	20.5
Main motor	kW	INV 15
	hp	20
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5
	psi	73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40
	°F	41~104
Total height above floor	mm	3100	3300
	in.	122	130

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ULX-2000, 200 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-2000 (1)-120-80	ULX-2000 (1)-155-83
Capacity	kN	2000
	U.S. Tons	220
Rated tonnage point	mm	6.5
	in.	0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	9 at 60 spm	12 at 40 spm
	in-ton	40 at 60 spm	53 at 40 spm
Stroke length	mm	120	200
	in.	4.72	7.9
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	60~110	40~80
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10
Die height	mm	450
	in.	17.72
Slide adjustment	mm	100
	in.	3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1200 x 800	1550 x 830
	in.	47.25 x 31.5	61 x 37.4
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1200 x 800	1550 x 950
	in.	47.25 x 31.5	61 x 32.68
Bolster thickness	mm	150
	in.	5.9
Height of bolster above floor	mm	1000
	in.	39.4
Maximum upper die weight	t	1
	lbs.	2200
Side opening (FB)	mm	540
	in.	21.25
Main motor	kW	INV 22
	hp	30
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5
	psi	73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40
	°F	41~104
Total height above floor	mm	3600	3700
	in.	142	146

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ULX-2500, 250 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-2500 (1)-155-83	ULX-2500 (1)-185-90
Capacity	kN	2500
	U.S. Tons	275
Rated tonnage point	mm	6.5
	in.	0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	9 at 60 spm	12 at 40 spm
	in-ton	40 at 60 spm	53 at 40 spm
Stroke length	mm	120	200
	in.	4.72	7.9
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	60~110	40~80
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10
Die height	mm	450
	in.	17.72
Slide adjustment	mm	100
	in.	3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1550 x 830	1850 x 900
	in.	61 x 32.7	72.83 x 35.43
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1550 x 950	1850 x 950
	in.	61 x 37.4	72.83 x 37.4
Bolster thickness	mm	150
	in.	5.9
Height of bolster above floor	mm	1050
	in.	41.32
Maximum upper die weight	t	1.2
	lbs.	2640
Side opening (FB)	mm	570
	in.	22.44
Main motor	kW	INV 22
	hp	30
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5
	psi	73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40
	°F	41~104
Total height above floor	mm	3670	3850
	in.	144.5	152

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ULX-3000, 300 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-3000 (1)-185-90	ULX-3000 (1)-200-90
Capacity	kN	3000
	U.S. Tons	330
Rated tonnage point	mm	6.5
	in.	0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	13 at 60 spm	17 at 40 spm
	in-ton	58 at 60 spm	75 at 40 spm
Stroke length	mm	120	200
	in.	4.72	7.9
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	60~110	40~80
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10
Die height	mm	550
	in.	21.65
Slide adjustment	mm	100
	in.	3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 900	2000 x 900
	in.	72.83 x 35.43	78.74 x 35.43
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 950	2000 x 1000
	in.	72.83 x 37.4	78.74 x 39.37
Bolster thickness	mm	150
	in.	5.9
Height of bolster above floor	mm	1100	1200
	in.	43.3	47.24
Maximum upper die weight	t	1.5
	lbs.	3300
Side opening (FB)	mm	600
	in.	23.62
Main motor	kW	INV 30
	hp	40
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5
	psi	73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40
	°F	41~104
Total height above floor	mm	4050	4250
	in.	159.5	167.3

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ULX-4000, 400 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-4000 (1)-185-90	ULX-4000 (1)-200-90
Capacity	kN	4000
	U.S. Tons	440
Rated tonnage point	mm	6.5
	in.	0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	24 at 30 spm	28 at 30 spm
	in-ton	106 at 30 spm	124 at 30 spm
Stroke length	mm	200	250
	in.	7.9	9.8
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	30~80	30~70
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10
Die height	mm	650	700
	in.	25.6	27.56
Slide adjustment	mm	100
	in.	3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 900		2000 x 900
	in.	72.83 x 35.43		78.74 x 35.43
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 1000		2000 x 1000
	in.	172.83 x 39.37		78.74 x 39.97
Bolster thickness	mm	150
	in.	5.9
Height of bolster above floor	mm	850 (pit required)
	in.	48.82 (pit required)
Maximum upper die weight	t	1.5		2
	lbs.	3300		4400
Side opening (FB)	mm	660
	in.	26
Main motor	kW	INV 45
	hp	60
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5
	psi	73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40
	°F	41~104
Total height above floor	mm	4300	4150
	in.	169	173
Total weight	t	58	62
	U.S. Tons	64	68

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ULX-5000, 500 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-5000 (1)-185-95	ULX-5000 (1)-200-95
Capacity	kN	5000
	U.S. Tons	550
Rated tonnage point	mm	6.5
	in.	0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	30 at 30 spm	34 at 30 spm
	in-ton	133 at 30 spm	150 at 30 spm
Stroke length	mm	200	250
	in.	7.9	9.8
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	30~80	30~70
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10
Die height	mm	650	700
	in.	25.6	27.56
Slide adjustment	mm	100
	in.	3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 950	2000 x 950
	in.	72.83 x 37.4	78.74 x 37.4
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 1050	2000 x 1050
	in.	72.83 x 41.34	78.74 x 41.34
Bolster thickness	mm	150
	in.	5.9
Height of bolster above floor	mm	850 (pit required)
	in.	51.18 (pit required)
Maximum upper die weight	t	2	2.5
	lbs.	4400	5500
Side opening (FB)	mm	750
	in.	29.5
Main motor	kW	INV 55
	hp	75
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5
	psi	73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40
	°F	41~104
Total height above floor	mm	4350	4450
	in.	184	188
Total weight	t	74	80
	U.S. Tons	81	88

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ULX-6000, 600 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-6000 (1)-185-100	ULX-6000 (1)-200-100
Capacity	kN	6000
	U.S. Tons	660
Rated tonnage point	mm	10
	in.	0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	47 at 30 spm		53 at 30 spm
	in-ton	208 at 30 spm		235 at 30 spm
Stroke length	mm	200		250
	in.	7.87		9.8
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	30~80		30~70
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10
Die height	mm	700
	in.	27.56
Slide adjustment	mm	100
	in.	3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 1000		2000 x 1000
	in.	72.83 x 35.43		78.74 x 35.43
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 1000		2000 x 1000
	in.	72.83 x 35.43		78.74 x 39.37
Bolster thickness	mm	180
	in.	7.1
Height of bolster above floor	mm	850 (pit required)
	in.	53.15 (pit required)
Maximum upper die weight	t	2.5		2.5
	lbs.	5500
Side opening (FB)	mm	800
	in.	31.5
Main motor	kW	90 SCR
	hp	120
Primary power source	V/Hz	400V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5
	psi	73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40
	°F	41~104
Total height above floor	mm	4500		4650
	in.	177		197

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ULX, 160 - 300 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-1600 (1)-120-75		ULX-2000 (1)-120-80	ULX-2000 (1)-155-83	ULX-2500 (1)-155-83	ULX-2500 (1)-185-90	ULX-3000 (1)-185-90	ULX-3000 (1)-200-90
Capacity	kN	1600		2000		2500		3000
	U.S. Tons	176		220		275		330
Rated tonnage point	mm	5		6.5		6.5		6.5
	in.	0.197		0.26		0.26		0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	6 at 70 spm	7 at 60 spm	9 at 60 spm	12 at 40 spm	9 at 60 spm	12 at 40 spm	13 at 60 spm	17 at 40 spm
	in-ton	26 at 70 spm	31 at 60 spm	40 at 60 spm	53 at 40 spm	40 at 60 spm	53 at 40 spm	58 at 60 spm	75 at 40 spm
Stroke length	mm	100	150	120	200	120	200	120	200
	in.	3.92	5.9	4.72	7.9	4.72	7.9	4.72	7.9
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	70~120	60~100	60~110	40~80	60~110	40~80	60~110	40~80
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10		Approx. 10		Approx. 10		Approx. 10
Die height	mm	350	400	450		450		550
	in.	13.78	15.75	17.72		17.72		21.65
Slide adjustment	mm	100		100		100		100
	in.	3.92		3.92		3.92		3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1200 x 750		1200 x 800	1550 x 830	1550 x 830	1850 x 900	1850 x 900	2000 x 900
	in.	47.25 x 29.5		47.25 x 31.5	61 x 37.4	61 x 32.7	72.83 x 35.43	72.83 x 35.43	78.74 x 35.43
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1200 x 750		1200 x 800	1550 x 950	1550 x 950	1850 x 950	1850 x 950	2000 x 1000
	in.	47.25 x 29.5		47.25 x 31.5	61 x 32.68	61 x 37.4	72.83 x 37.4	72.83 x 37.4	78.74 x 39.37
Bolster thickness	mm	150		150		150		150
	in.	5.9		5.9		5.9		5.9
Height of bolster above floor	mm	950		1000		1050		1100	1200
	in.	37.4		39.4		41.32		43.3	47.24
Maximum upper die weight	t	0.8		1		1.2		1.5
	lbs.	1760		2200		2640		3300
Side opening (FB)	mm	520		540		570		600
	in.	20.5		21.25		22.44		23.62
Main motor	kW	INV 15		INV 22		INV 22		INV 30
	hp	20		30		30		40
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50		500V/50		500V/50		500V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V		DC 24V		DC 24V		DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5		0.5		0.5		0.5
	psi	73		73		73		73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40		5~40		5~40		5~40
	°F	41~104		41~104		41~104		41~104
Total height above floor	mm	3100	3300	3600	3700	3670	3850	4050	4250
	in.	122	130	142	146	144.5	152	159.5	167.3

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ULX, 400 - 600 Ton Ultra-High Precision Mechanical Press Specifications

ULX MODELS
Press Technical Data	Unit	ULX-4000 (1)-185-90	ULX-4000 (1)-200-90		ULX-5000 (1)-185-95	ULX-5000 (1)-200-95	ULX-6000 (1)-185-100	ULX-6000 (1)-200-100
Capacity	kN	4000			5000		6000
	U.S. Tons	440			550		660
Rated tonnage point	mm	6.5			6.5		10
	in.	0.26			0.26		0.26
Continuous working energy	kJ	24 at 30 spm	28 at 30 spm		30 at 30 spm	34 at 30 spm	47 at 30 spm		53 at 30 spm
	in-ton	106 at 30 spm	124 at 30 spm		133 at 30 spm	150 at 30 spm	208 at 30 spm		235 at 30 spm
Stroke length	mm	200	250		200	250	200		250
	in.	7.9	9.8		7.9	9.8	7.87		9.8
Strokes per Minute (No Load)	spm	30~80	30~70		30~80	30~70	30~80		30~70
Micro inching	spm	Approx. 10			Approx. 10		Approx. 10
Die height	mm	650	700		650	700	700
	in.	25.6	27.56		25.6	27.56	27.56
Slide adjustment	mm	100			100		100
	in.	3.92			3.92		3.92
Slide dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 900		2000 x 900	1850 x 950	2000 x 950	1850 x 1000		2000 x 1000
	in.	72.83 x 35.43		78.74 x 35.43	72.83 x 37.4	78.74 x 37.4	72.83 x 35.43		78.74 x 35.43
Bolster dimensions (LRxFB)	mm	1850 x 1000		2000 x 1000	1850 x 1050	2000 x 1050	1850 x 1000		2000 x 1000
	in.	172.83 x 39.37		78.74 x 39.97	72.83 x 41.34	78.74 x 41.34	72.83 x 35.43		78.74 x 39.37
Bolster thickness	mm	150			150		180
	in.	5.9			5.9		7.1
Height of bolster above floor	mm	850 (pit required)			850 (pit required)		850 (pit required)
	in.	48.82 (pit required)			51.18 (pit required)		53.15 (pit required)
Maximum upper die weight	t	1.5		2	2	2.5	2.5		2.5
	lbs.	3300		4400	4400	5500	5500
Side opening (FB)	mm	660			750		800
	in.	26			29.5		31.5
Main motor	kW	INV 45			INV 55		90 SCR
	hp	60			75		120
Primary power source	V/Hz	500V/50			500V/50		400V/50
Auxiliary voltage	V/Hz	DC 24V			DC 24V		DC 24V
Required air pressure	MPa	0.5			0.5		0.5
	psi	73			73		73
Ambient temperature	°C	5~40			5~40		5~40
	°F	41~104			41~104		41~104
Total height above floor	mm	4300	4150		4350	4450	4500		4650
	in.	169	173		184	188	177		197
Total weight	t	58	62		74	80	83		88
	U.S. Tons	64	68		81	88	91		97

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