Hydraulic crimping press rebuild

The problem

An aging C-frame crimping press: serviceable iron, obsolete everything else, and no guarding to current standards. Replacing it meant new-machine cost and new-machine lead time for a process that hadn't changed.

What we built

Stripped to bare metal, chemically stripped and powder coated, then rebuilt with all-new components, a new control system and HMI, and a purpose-designed orientation fixture that positions hose and fitting before the crimp. Full perimeter guarding, light curtains and emergency stop brought the machine to current safety standards.

The result

An obsolete press returned to production as a current-standard machine, at a fraction of new-press cost.

Scope of work

• Teardown and condition assessment
• Mechanical design and fixture design
• Component specification and procurement
• Assembly, controls, testing and commissioning
• Paint stripping and powder coating through partners