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As a leading and more than 35 years Beam Press  manufacturer & factory .We have developed our own  Gerson brand beam press which has an outstanding reputation and won the market .

Gerson Beam Press is a good type of hydraulic press that is  used for  die cutting or punching or forming in many industries.

Gerosn beam press has swing beam press ,full beam press including traveling beam press,movable beam press,straight ram beam press which are developed in many models and sizes from small to large ,manual to fully automatic for production.

Swing Beam Press

swing beam press

Gerson Swing Beam Press is also known as swing beam hydraulic press  .It is easy entry level hydraulic press for small production.It is using for die cutting or punching or forming non-metal material such as leather,plastic,rubber,plastic,fabric etc.,

Fixed Beam Press

fixed beam press

Fixed Beam Press is full beam hydraulic press with upper fixed beam .Like a nomal hydraulic press ,Gerson full beam or head press ensure cutting out large pieces both metal or non-metal material in roll or sheet  etc., in large volume production capacity.

Movable Beam Press

movable beam press

Gerson Movable Beam Press is one of beam press with moving or traveling beam or head .With its large working table and movable beam ,so  It can be used in automatic cutting or punching or forming for both sheet and roll material.

Straight Ram Beam Press

Three Beam Press

Straight Ram Beam Press is large size of beam press .It have Straight Ram mechanical press and Straight Ram hydraulic press.It can be large pressure because of Ram and three beams.equip with 4 posts or pillars or 6 posts or even 8 posts etc.,

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Beam Press:The Ultimate FAQ Guide(keep updating: Updated on November 8th, 2022.)

It explores everything on Beam press, from the definition, working principle, classification, features, parts, troubleshooting procedures, and many more. So, if you want to be an expert in beam press equipment, ensure you read all the FAQs.

Beam Press:The Ultimate FAQ Guide​

1.What is a Beam Press?

what a beam press

Beam press is the word composition of “beam” and “press”.Beam is long, sturdy piece of squared metal spanning an opening or part of a press. Press refers to the press machine that used for cutting ,forming ,punching ,stamping etc.,The beam press have the upper or lower beam of the machine, and this beam will be pressed down or up under pressure towards the material being produced.

You can also identify a beam press machine as :beam cutting press,beam forming press,beam punching press,beam stamping press.

2.Which Materials can You Produce Using a Beam Press?

You can press a wide range of  materials using a beam press machine.

Here are some of the materials that you can easily press using the beam press machine:

Leather,fabric,paper,cardboard,plastic,foam,sponge,composite,rubber,cork,wood,metal,steel,aluminium,copper etc.,Soft ,semi-hard,hard material in sheet or roll or web material all can be used in a beam press.

3.What are the Uses of a Beam Press?

You can use the beam press machine in a number of applications.

Beam press for die cutting
Beam press for die cutting

Generally, you will use a beam press machine in the manufacturing of die-cutting of products.You can use beam press as a die cutting machine to cut out shapes that can then be used for a variety of projects.For example if you want to make leather shoes,you need to die-cut out leather shoes upper .The other uses similar Die-cutting, for example :kiss-cutting, creasing, perforation, embossing and stripping.The mini beam press can be for smaller projects while larger machines can be for multiple and large pieces of material at once.

The other usage of beam press as a punch press .The punch press for punching, cutting, drawing and compression forming the products or material for your production .With conventional punching machines, the working area is generally small. Sometimes it is more difficult to punch down all the material at once. However, the beam press can be made to have a very large working area, which ensures fast production.

The other uses of beam presses are forging, clinching, molding, blanking, drawing, anforming operations etc.,

4.How a Beam Press Works?

A beam press is one of machine press  which have mechanical beam press and hydraulic beam press.

Mechanical beam presses are forging machines driven by crank linkage or elbow rod mechanism, cam mechanism, screw mechanism, and are used for pressure processing of materials.In the other words,The crank-slider mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into a linear reciprocating motion of the slider, thus creating pressure on the material and achieving the desired working result.

The hydraulic beam press is consists of basic components used in a hydraulic system that includes the cylinder, pistons, the hydraulic pipes.The oil pump delivers the hydraulic oil to the integrated cartridge valve block, which distributes the hydraulic oil to the upper or lower chamber of the cylinder through each check valve and relief valve, and makes the cylinder move under the action of high pressure oil.Hydraulic Beam presses follow the  Pascal’s law: increase the pressure on a closed liquid, which can be constant, that is, the liquid is equally transmitted to each point.

The below video is beam press for foam die cutting:

5.What are The Types of Beam Presses?

If you want to buy beam presses for your production . There have many types of beam presses for your choice.
The below types of beam presses that is important you consider all the available types of beam presses.

1.Based on the Type of Beam:

Swing Beam Press:The beam press with swing beam or rocking beam .The beam can swing left or right side by your hand.
Fixed Beam Press:The beam press with upper fixed beam.The fixed beam always same size as lower beam.
Movable Beam Press:The beam press with upper movable beam.The movable beam have two styles:Horizontal moving and vertical moving.
Straight Ram Beam Press:The beam press with straight ram .It is for large area punching ,forming or cutting material.

2.Based on the Number of Beams:

Double Beam Press:The beam press have two beams with one upper beam and one lower beam.
Three Beam Press:The beam press have threes beams with two upper beams and one lower beam.

3.Based on the number of Column/Post/Pillar:

Double Column/Post/Pillars Beam Press:The beam press have two Column/Post/Pillars.
Four Column/Post/Pillars Beam Press:The beam press have four Column/Post/Pillars.
Six Column/Post/Pillars Beam Press:The beam press have six Column/Post/Pillars.

Eight Column/Post/Pillars Beam Press:The beam press have Eight Column/Post/Pillars.

3.Based on the Power Transmission Method of Press:

Hand Beam Press:The beam press using hand power to create the pressure.
Mechanical Beam Press:The beam press with mechanical system.
Hydraulic Beam Press:The beam press with hydraulic system.
Pneumatic Beam Press:The beam press utilize the high-pressure air produced by the compressor.

4.Based on the Tonnage of Beam Press:

Mini Beam press:It is mini type beam press .Usually it is is hand beam press less than 5 ton beam press. for example: 1 ton beam press,2 ton beam press,3 tons ,4 tons 5 tons etc.,
Small Beam Press: Small type beam press .Usually it is swing beam press or mini full beam press .Usually it is less than 50 tons .for example 10 ton beam press,20 ton beam press,25 ton beam press ,30 ton beam pres,40 ton beam press, 50 ton beam press.
Medium Beam Press:Medium tyoe Beam Press .Usually it is fixed or movable beam press from 50 ton to  500 tons. For example : 100 ton beam press,200 ton beam press,500 ton beam press etc.,
Large Beam Press:Large type Beam Press .Usually it is full beam press more than 500 tons pressure. For example : 1000 ton beam press,2000 ton beam press,5000 ton beam press etc.,

6.What are The Application of Beam Press?

You can use a beam press machine to make different products for different purposes.

The purpose of the products will also depend on the industrial application.

You will, therefore, use a beam press machine in the following industries:

Abrasive: The die-cutting of discs, pads, belts, strips, scouring pads, abrasive textiles and foams.

Advertising: Manufacturing of the signs took place on a hydraulic beam press designed for processing corrugated plastic.

Aerospace &Automotive:Airbags,Anti-rattle components
Bodywork delivery, protection,Badges and decals,Boot liners and components,Catalytic converter components,Cutting and heat sealing,Carpets, mats,Door casings,Filters,Gear lever gaiters,Gaskets and seals,Head rests,Interior trim,Insulation panels,Leather seating and trim,Number plates
Parcel shelf panels and covers,Roof liners
Seating components in fabric and leather,Steering wheel covers,Sun visors,Sound absorption panels,Wheel protectors,Sealing Components,Vibration Control,Brake Pads,Insert Molding,Floor Mats and Carpets,Truck Bed Liners,Electrical Connectors and Insulators,Fuel Delivery Parts,Windshield wiper blades, gear assemblies, airplane body panels and wings etc.,

Clothing:Belts,Brassieres,Briefs,Caps,Collar interlinings,Cuffs,Gloves,Hats,Leather clothing,Lingerie,Outerwear,Protective suits,Shoulder pads,Tie linings,Underwear,Body armour, Head gear liners ,Industrial gloves, Knee pads ,Protective suits.

Cosmetics:Cosmeceutical pads. Cosmetic puff. Masks.

Electrical:Electrical conductors and insulators,Filters and seals,Flexible PCB’s,Hard disk components – disk polishing pads, vibration dampers, zone transfer adhesive,Heat dissipative materials,Key pad overlays,LCD screens,Membrane switches,Mobile phone components – pads, mice, screens, gaskets,Shield,Wafer processing aid – scribe and dice mounting tapes

Electronics:Optical films, plastic films, films.LCD.Bonding and sealing gaskets – camera, window LCD, ear piece, power button, etc.Thermal management pads.Speaker and microphone filters.Electronic device housing vents.Touch screen optically clear adhesive and film.Circuit board attachment, electrical conduction.Spacers and cushioning within assembly.Light blocking, reflection.Gaskets, spacers & shims.EMI/RFI shielding.Membrane switch components.Shock, vibration & noise dampeners.Printed Electronics.LED lighting.Flex circuit components.

Foam:Packaging inserts, Case inserts, Cosmetic pads, Foam/abrasive souring pads ,Shaped cleaning sponges ,Insulation Acoustic products, Medical foam ,Filters ,Automotive components ,Seals and gaskets, Self adhesive products, Self adhesive foam strips, General packaging ,Furniture

Medical:Skin contact tapes and foams.Pharmaceutical filtration components.Thermal management materials.Conductive adhesives.EMI/RFI shielding.Electrode pads.Probe shields/covers.Protective face shields.Surgical patches.Bonding & surface mount adhesives.Gaskets, spacers & shims.Shock, vibration, & noise dampeners.Electrical insulators.Instrumentation gaskets and seals.Diagnostic test strip components.Medical device components.Medical electronics components.Cosmeceutical pads.

Packaging:Blister packs, Cake boards, Cardboard, Corex ,Corrugated, De-flashing ,Foam case inserts, Food packaging, Medical industry packaging ,Take away carton lids, Vacuum formed packing.Paper Board/ Corrugated Boards. Board box. Plastic box. Vacuum Package. Gasket. Filters.

Shoes:Sock lining. EVA sock lining. Tongue. Midsole/Insole. Upper. Quarter. Vamp. Heel Counter.

Sports:football,baseball,valley ball,Tennis ball. etc.,

7.What are the Benefits of a Beam Press ?

Apart from producing the most predetermined design , you will experience numerous benefits of using the beam press machine.Here are the benefits you will experience by using a beam press machine.

Save Time:
A beam press can quick and easy creation of cutout with die . just one cut can cutout the peices that you want.The fully automatic beam press machine is also capable of producing thousands of cutouts within a very short period.

Save Labor:
Due to the autoamted beam pres ,You donot need more workers to do cutting,forming etc.,Only one person enough.

Increase the Production:
Due to the automatic nature of the beam press machine,is very cost effective on high-volume orders and produces less waste compared to other methods. you will be able to increase the production output .

Easy to Use and maintain:
Gerson Beam Press are designed for easy operation, no need spcial training. Hydraulic oil as the working medium, the relative moving surfaces can be self-lubricated and have a long service life. So it is simple daily maintenance and service.

8.What are the Disadvantages of a Beam Press?

Most beam presses occupies a relatively large area due to the large working area. Of course, except for small press.So beam press require a large space for effective operation.

It is relatively difficult to move the beam press with a large working area.

Regardless of whether it is mechanical or hydraulic, the requirements for the working environment and correct operation are more important.

9.What are the Main Parts of Beam Press Machine?

The main parts of a Beam Press include:

1. Beam press mechanical parts: Press body, work mechanism and stroke adjustment device.Beam press also includes the slide saddle mobile feeding device and automatic feeding device.

2. Hydraulic Beam Press hydraulic system:The hydraulic pump, executive components (hydraulic cylinder), control components (pressure valve, directional valve), auxiliary parts (filter, oil tank, pressure gauge, etc.).

3.Beam press machine control part: including switches, relays, contactors and other components constitute the electrical control circuit and part of the beam press installed photoelectric safety protection devices, etc.

10.Which Parts of a Beam Press Machine Wears Out Faster ?

When you use a beam press .You need to know which parts of a beam press wears out faster ,so that we could prepare some parts for further using.

First: hydraulic oil
The oil need to change according to different equipment and different oil products, it is stipulated to change the oil after half a year of use, non-operation, or operation for 1000~2000h.

Second:Die tools
The die moulds or tools of a beam press machine will wear out faster than the other mechanical parts because the dies tools will wear out fast due to the up and down movement in an effort to cut out or form the material we want.The cutter die will also wear out fast due to  extreme pressure from frequent movement.

So you need to change the hydraulic oil and die tools once they are not good for working.

Third:Cutting pad or board
The cutting pad or cutting board puts on the working table .It is for protecting the die tools and increase the service life of the die.So achieving the effect of reducing production costs for customers.The material of cutting pad is made of polymer composite materials, with good quality, good toughness, low specific gravity and high hardness. It can be used on both sides, taking advantage of its characteristics of wear resistance, impact resistance and high toughness.

11.What is the State-of-the-Art Technology for Beam Press ?

Beam Press also names beam power press or beam press machine. As professinal beam press manufacturer ,Gerson developed beam presses for most industries . Now Gerson are foucsing on hydraulic beam press which  has successfully developed the 4th generation beam press by adopting patented hydraulic system .

As top brand beam press manufacturer.Gerson occupy an absolute leading position in the cutting and stamping field.Gerson beam presses are now the first world’s best  cutting ,punching ,forming application . With its High stability, low noisy and more efficiency to satisfy the customers needs . By using High-quality patent hydraulic system , electrical accessories and parts guarantee world-class stability and long service life.

Gerson fully automatic beam press which is automatic feeding, automatic pick-up, or automatic packaging can completely realize unattended operation.This can ensure that our customers have a very low cost, while the efficiency is greatly improved. So on the one hand, we design the automation of the entire production process, which can make customers very satisfied.

12.How Many Shapes Can Produce Using a Beam Press Machine

Gerson often hear that I have many different shapes of products, can your press be able to produce it? In fact,All Gerson Beam Press can produce a wide variety of shapes depending on the die tooling mold system.

The shape of the die cutter mold will determine the final shape of your products.So if you have variety of shapes, you need to make the same dies too.

So custom dies are most important for beam press working.And Gerson have own die facility to make the dies tools system for our customers.So any complex shapes can be made by Gerson for beam press machine.

13.What Kind of Die Tools Can Be Used on a Beam Press?

In order to be able to make customized products, the press must be equipped with customized die, so that we can produce the products we want. There are the following types of die cutter mold tools for the beam press:

1.For Cutting Soft and Semi-rigid Material

Steel Rule Die:It is a very popular knife die mold.Steel rule a pre-hard or pre-sharp steel rule die blade which a sheet of metal that has a hardened cutting edge.the steel rule die consists of three major parts: a die base (board), steel rule cutting blade, and rubber ejection material.

Presharp Die: It is also very common die knife mold .It equiped wth a optimum hardness steel which is pre-hardened and pre-sharpened cutting edge .

2.For Rigid Material,Such as Metal Die:

Single Punch Die:This is the simplest type of die mold. It can be forming or cutting or bending or deep drawing in one step. Only one punching process is completed in one movement of the beam press machine.

Compound Die : In one stroke, both the inner hole and the outer shape of the upper process punching die are completed on the same station of the die at the same time.

Continuous Die: also called progressive die by some masters, is a difficult type of die among the molds. It uses an automatic material feeder and has two or more processes at the same time. In the process, two or more stamping processes are completed successively.

14.What is a Swing Beam Press?

Swing beam press is one of beam presses. That is, an upper beam can sway out or can move or rotate the upper beam to the left or right. We also call it Swing beam clicker press or swing arm clicker press, swing arm cutting machine etc., the purpose of movement is to accurately place the cutting material and die.

It is a small beam press. It is mainly used for products with relatively small cutting area and small die. The maximum length of the table top is generally 1200mm, and the maximum width of the upper pressing plate is about 600mm.

15.What is a Full Beam Press?

Full beam press is a press machine whose upper plate is the same size as the work surface.So upper beam is full .So called full beam press or full head press.

There are two types of full beam press: fixed beam press and movable beam press, or receding beam press. Fixed beam press is fixed by the upper plate and can only be pressed up or down. The movable beam press means that the upper pressure plate can be moved back and forth.

16.What is the Difference between Swing Beam Press and Full Beam Press?

1. From the beam structure: swing beam press, as the name suggests, can move left and right or rotate left and right. The upper pressure plate is smaller than the work surface. The full beam press, as the name suggests, the upper platen is equal to the work surface. Therefore, the swing beam press is generally best die-cut not to exceed the size of the upper platen. The full beam press can die-cut the entire size.

2. From the size of the work surface: the maximum size of the work surface of the swing beam press does not exceed 1200X500. The maximum width of the upper platen is about 600mm. The full beam press can be of any size. The largest can be huge. It depends on the size of your material, for example, it can be made into 3000X2000mm.

3. From the working pressure: the working pressure of swing beam press does not exceed 30 ton. The full beam press can be very huge, for example, it can be made into 3000T, 5000T.

4. In terms of die-cut materials: swing beam press can only cut soft and semi-hard materials. For full beam press, it can cut not only soft and semi-hard materials, but also hard materials, such as metal materials. So full beam pres will be more widely used.

17.How to choose a beam press for production?

First of all, you need to understand, what is your purpose of buying a press. That is to say, your own real needs: what products to use, and how much you want to produce, such as how much you can produce every day or a month.

Secondly, you need to understand the various presses, which one can satisfy you. If you don’t know, you can tell us the various parameters of the raw materials of the product, such as what raw materials, the size of the raw materials, the thickness, etc., and the size of the press. Need to be manual or fully automatic. When you tell us these detailed information, we will recommend suitable machines.

Finally, according to your own requirements and budget, choose a machine that suits you. The price of the machine is neither cheap nor expensive. But what suits you is the best.

18.What is the Price of Beam Press?

The price of beam press is depending on the following configuration:

1).Maximum working pressure of beam press.
2).Working area of the beam press
3).The way of feeding:manual or automatic feeding.If autoamtic feeding ,is it sheet or roll/coiled material ?
4).Shipping method and address.
5)Other requirements.

If you want to know exact price,please feel free to contact us .We will quote immediately.

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