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Standard Bench Top Auto Series Plus Presses

Carver Auto Series Plus automatic laboratory presses feature a large 7” color touch screen operator interface, enhanced platen temperature control with auto-tuning, ramp heating capability, strorage of up to 250 recipes and real-time trending of force and temperature. Optional features include seven day timer for auto platen heat-up, data logging for cycle parameters, and access to […]

  • SKU : G-284-auto series plus
  • Manufacturer: Carver
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Carver Auto Series Plus automatic laboratory presses feature a large 7” color touch screen operator interface, enhanced platen temperature control with auto-tuning, ramp heating capability, strorage of up to 250 recipes and real-time trending of force and temperature. Optional features include seven day timer for auto platen heat-up, data logging for cycle parameters, and access to logged data through Wi-Fi. 48 ton models include a wrap-around floor stand.

Auto Series Plus press models are available with 15 to 48 tons of clamping force and 6" x 6" to 19” x 19” platens. These benchtop presses are used in quality control and research and development for test sample preparations, destructive testing, molding, laminating and fluid extraction. See below table for press specifications.

 
Model
Max. Clamp Force, 
Tons (lb)
Heated Platens Platen Size (in) Ram Stroke (in) Daylight Opening (in) Overall 
Size W x D xH (in)
Weight (lb) Voltage Supply
Two-Post Model
Auto C-PL
15
(30,000)
No 6 x 6 6 .75 to 16 42.50 x 24 x 45 625 115/230
1 phase
Auto C-PL,H
15
(30,000)
Yes 6 x 6 6 0 to 13 42.50 x 24 x 45 670 115/230
1 phase
Auto M-PL
25
(50,000)
No 9 x 9 6 .75 to 16 42.50 x 24 x 45 625 115/230
1 phase
Auto
MH-PL,H

25
(50,000)
Yes 9 x 9 6 0 to 12 42.50 x 24 x 45 690 230
1 phase
Four-Post Model
AutoFour/
1512-PL

15
(30,000)
No 12 x 12 6 1 to 17 50 x 29.25 x 46 995 115/230 1 phase
AutoFour/
1512-PL,H

15
(30,000)
Yes 12 x 12 6 0 to 12 50 x 29.25 x 46 1,200 230 1 phase
AutoFour/
1515-PL

15
(30,000)
No 15 x 15 6 8 to 17 50 x 29.25 x 46 1,500 115/230 1 phase
AutoFour/
1515-PL,H

15
(30,000)
Yes 15 x 15 6 2 to 12 50 x 29.25 x 46 1,775 230 1 phase
AutoFour/
3012-PL

30
(60,000)
No 12 x 12 6 1 to 17 50 x 29.25 x 46 995 115/230 1 phase
AutoFour/
3012-PL,H

30
(60,000)
Yes 12 x 12 6 0 to 12 50 x 29.25 x 46 1,200 230 1 phase
AutoFour/
3015-PL

30
(60,000)
No 15 x 15 6 8 to 17 50 x 29.25 x 46 1,500 115/2301 phase
AutoFour/
3015-PL,H

30
(60,000)
Yes 15 x 15 6 2 to 12 50 x 29.25 x 46 1,775 230 1 phase
48 Ton Auto Series - Design includes wrap around Floor Stand
AutoFour/
4815-PL

48
(96,000)
No 15 x 15 4 6 to 19 55 x 36 x 72 3,074 115/230 1 phase
AutoFour/
4815-PL,H

48
(96,000)
Yes 15 x 15 4 0 to 15 55 x 36 x 72 3,384 230 1 phase
AutoFour/
4818-PL

48
(96,000)
No 18 x 18 4 6 to 19 55 x 36 x 72 3,074 115/230 1 phase
AutoFour/
4818-PL,H

48
(96,000)
Yes 18 x 18 4 0 to 15 55 x 36 x 72 3,444 230 1 phase
 
Available Options
Item DescriptionCatalog #
Floor Stand: 51" L-R x 23.5" F-B x 24" H, Wt. 385# for all standard Auto Series Presses (Excluding 48 Ton Models) 223321D
Floor Stand: 51" L-R x 23.5" F-B x 24" H, Wt. 385#, w/6" Casters for all standard Auto Series Presses (Excluding 48 Ton Models) 223319C
Auto cooling option; including manifolds and hoses List separate when requesting quote or placing order.
Temperature Calibration by instruments traceable to NIST on heated presses 1525.00003 (sold per controller)
Force Calibration Certificate using equipment traceable to NIST 1525.00001
Additional kits available  Consult Factory for details 
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