'C' Frame Type Presses

Question 1 : What are the major applications of 'C' frame Presses?
Answer : 'C' Frame Presses or Gap Frame Presses are designed to perform a wide variety of operations that require high force concentrations in a relatively small area. They are commonly used for Punching, Blanking, forming, Sizing, Straightening, Riveting & Assembly operations. When equipped with a single die cushion, they are also employed for Deep-Drawing work. Other applications include trimming of die Castings, cut-off & Broaching, etc.

Question 2 : What are the major Advantage of 'C' – Frame Presses?
Answer : The ample throat & open sides of the 'C' Frame Presses provide easy access to the die area from three sides & permit loading / unloading wide or irregular-shaped workpieces

Question 3 : What Safety Standards are generally followed by SANTEC While designing Hydraulic Presses?
Answer : All hydraulic Presses are designed as per following Safety Standards:-

• ANSI standard B11.1
• CE Standards for operator's Safety

Question 4 : What is the lead time for these Presses?
Answer : Delivery time for these Presses depends on Capacity & size of the press. Normal delivery time for 5 to 400 tons Capacity Presses is 2 to 4 months & for higher tonnage Presses delivery time is 6 months to 10 months.

Question 5 : What is warranty period for these Presses?
Answer : Each 'santec' machine is having warranty for 12 months from the date of dispatch from our Premise

Question 6 : Custom – Built Presses Can also be manufactured by Santec?
Answer : “Yes” Santec manufacture Custom – built Presses to as per customer's specifications & requirement. Special purpose machines are also manufactured by SANTEC..

Question 7 : Can Santec arrange CE – Certifications Prior to the dispatch of the equipment?
Answer : Some of the machines are CE – Marked but Not all of them. In case European Customer need CE- certified Presses/ Equipment. Then Santec will arrange CE- Certified on Extra Cost basis for the equipments prior to the dispatch

Question 8 : How much time it takes to get CE – Certification?
Answer : To get CE – Certified for the equipments, the Local agency takes 45 to 60 Days time is issue CE- Certificate.

Question 9 : Is CSA – approval is necessary for Electrical Control Panel of any machine entering to Canada?
Answer : Yes, it is necessary & SANTEC has close links with Local CSA – Agency in India & Can be arranged on Extra Cost basis prior to the dispatch from CSA – Agency.

Question 10 : What are the Geometrical accuracies maintained in each SANTEC Hydraulic Presses?
Answer : All machines are designed as per following standards:-

• Accuracies:- As per JIS Standards, Grade I & II
• Safety factors:- 20 to 30%
• Raw material / M.S. Plates as per:- IS 60-62 Grade
• Hydraulic Cylinders are made by Seamless tubes Confirming IS 2062-226 duly ultrasonically & X- Ray Passed.
• Chilled Cost Ram Surface hardness is 500 to 550 BHN
• Electrical Central Panel/ Electricals as per
  • BIS: 85 44 & Electrical Motors Confirm to
  • BIS 325 & IP 55 enclosure.