Dixon Automatic Tool, Inc. Auto-fed Placer/Press Model AP-130 Series

The Model AP-130 Series Placer/Presses combine the placing and pressing operation into one motion. The Placement Heads have a toggle action and provide up to 2500 pounds of pressing force (11.12kN).The pressing force increases rapidly during the last .50-inch (13mm) of placement stroke. A sensor indicates proper placement of the piecepart.The graph (below-right) shows the pressing force with a 2.5-inch cylinder during the placement stroke.The 130 Series Head is only available with a 3-inch (76.2mm) stroke, and can be cycled up to 80 strokes per minute.