2 Ton Arbor Press

Makerspace

Arbor Press
Manufacturer: Palmgren
Quantity: 1
Location: Main Floor Prototyping Area
Category: Manual Metal Work
Operational
Hazard Class 2
Standard Access

Overview

A small hand operated press typically used to perform small jobs, such as staking, riveting, installing, configuring and removing bearings and other press fit work. Punches, inserters, or other tools/dies may be added to the end of the ram depending on the desired task.

Technical Details

Force: 2 Tons
Force Range: 4000 lbs.
Swing: 11-7/8"
Table Work Surface: 6-5/8" x 7-1/2"
Anvil Dia. Work Area: 6-5/8"
Range of Slot Widths: 3/4" to 1-13/16"
Max. Work Height: 8"
Ram Dimensions: 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"
Ram Hole Dia. x Depth: 1/2" x 3/4

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Access & Hazard Information

Standard Access

Members are allowed to use this equipment. Access rules are defined by the equipment’s hazard class. Read the hazard class descriptions.

Hazard Class 2

  1. Hazards: Minor injuries that can be resolved with first aid kit or ice pack, but potentially requiring additional medical assistance
  2. Power: 0.25-0.5 HP, less than 10 amps, 120 VAC, 18-24V DC, specialized/enclosed CNC machines
  3. Examples: Low to medium power tools. Mid-range powered hand tools, laser cutters, self-standing manual tools (arbor press), low powered CNC mills, routers and lathes (interlocked/enclosed), thermal formers
  4. Access Requirements: Members must attend a training session and pass written and hands-on exams. Improper use will be punished with a verbal warning and a note in the members file and mandatory retraining.
  5. Supervision Requirements: The Makerspace must be open and a makerspace staff member must be present in the facility.