Tri-Axis Truss Press
TIME PROVEN, RUGGED WORKHORSES
Tri-Axis Component Presses achieve 100% nail plate embedment on the table. Tables are available in walk-thru or continuous style configurations in the following widths: 8’, 10’, 12’, 14’, 15’, and 16’. Production of both 2” & 4” nominal components are most common, but we can also configure them for 6” and 8” capacities as well. Multiple presses can share the same table for working individual setups or for a tag-team approach to large ag trusses. Standard machines feature single or dual pressing heads with up to 60+ Tons of force each. For those looking for more, inquire about our NEW HIGH TONNAGE Tri-Axis with 85+ Tons of force. All systems can share the same tables and are automatic jigging compatible (see back for EZ-Set Auto Jigging).
• 100% nail plate embedment on the assembly table
• Single or dual hydraulic pressing cylinder capability
• Pressing cylinders of 7” diameter with 50 ton pressing capability or 8” diameter with 60 ton pressing capability
• A high/low hydraulic system providing low pressure for standard truss plates and high pressure for difficult or larger plates
• Presses 2x or 4x trusses without any adjustments
• Pressure evenly applied via a 16” x 20” platen (pressing surface) eliminating the ‘banana’ effect sometimes caused by rollers
• Vertical pressing assuring true alignment of the truss plate and wooden truss members, no lateral forces such as those associated with roller gantries
• Standard gantry throat widths from 12 to 16 feet
• The ability to store tools, materials and supplies on the working surface without impeding press operation
• Easily expandable with additional tables
• Operate more than one gantry on one table system
• Hydraulically Positioned Pressing Cylinder
• Hydraulic All-Wheel Direct Drive System
• A patented joystick single point control to allow fast, efficient, movement of the pressing cylinder to any point on the table
• Positive safety stops
• Ease of maintenance
SIZE: The Tri-Axis Press is available in standard table widths of 12, 14, 15 and 16 feet. We will build custom widths to fit your needs.
SPACE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum ceiling height = 10 feet. Minimum width = assembly surface plus 4 feet. Min/Max length = your custom assembly length in 4 foot increments.
DIMENSIONS: Overall dimensions of the traveling gantry are: Length = 17 feet 9 inches (for standard 14 feet throat). Width = 6 feet 9 inches. Height = 8 feet.
ELECTRIC: Hydraulic pump motor: 20 hp, 60Hz, 3 ph, wired for 208, 220 or 480 VAC.
SAFETY: Safety bars run full length of the gantry and operator’s platform. Contact with a Safety Bar disengages all power. The valve package ram settings allow all hydraulic motors to be started and stopped in smooth, safe, controlled, manner.
PERFORMANCE: Gantry travel: up to 3.6 feet per second. Cylinder (transverse) travel: 3 feet per second. Hydraulic cylinder cycle time: 3 seconds.
JOYSTICK: Patented JOYSTICK allows the operator to be in full view and full control of all functions from one central location.