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Model 3853 Bench Top Laboratory Manual Press

Carver has several models of standard unheated manual bench top laboratory presses in 12, 25 and 30 ton capacities. These lab presses are for pelletizing, rosin and fluid extraction, pressure forming and destructive testing and other testing procedures.

(Model M) Twenty-five ton, manual, two-column hydraulic press. Daylight opening is adjustable to 16″. Rigid cast iron and steel construction for precision and durability. Easy-to-read dual scale analog gauge, reading in pounds force and metric tons. (picture shown with analog gauge)

Specifications: 

  • Manually operated
  • Clamping force 25 tons
  • Daylight opening 0.75″ – 16″ (Factory set at 6-1/2”)
  • Stroke 6-1/2”
  • Two (2) fully threaded columns
  • 9” x 9” work area
  • 0-50,000 lb Analog pressure gauge, reading in 500 lb increments (digital gauge also available)
  • Light gray safety shield
  • Dark gray frame
  • Dimensions: 19”L-R x 24”F-B x 42”H (uncrated)
  • Weight: 350 pounds (uncrated)

Avaliable Options: 

  • Force Calibration Certificate using equipment traceable to NIST (part# 1525.00001) [each]
  • Floor stand 19″L-R x 19″F-B x 30″H Wt 125# (catalog #223171D)
  • Floor stand 36″L-R x 26″F-B x 30″H W/6″ Casters Wt 260# (catalog #223215C)
  • KBr buffer plate with centering grooves, recommended for use with dies (catalog #5022)
  • Set of two (2) 9″x 9″ Hardened Steel Plates (catalog #5024) (recommended if solid smooth surface presses)
  • 25 ton hydraulic unit repair kit (catalog #3730)
  • Two gauge manifold (catalog #2096CE)
  • Carver Special Hydraulic Fluid (Oil) (part #2170)
  • Additional gauge choice for two gauge manifold (each)
    • 0 – 1,000 Lb. gauge, 450 Kg, 10 lb increments (catalog #381176A)
    • 0 – 5,000 Lb. gauge, 2250 Kg, 50 lb increments (catalog #381006)
    • 0 – 10,000 Lb. gauge, 4500 Kg, 100 lb increments (catalog #381007)
  • Digital Gauge (catalog# 6306.BN33 100 lb or 6306.BN32 10 lb)
    • Easy read LCD Round Gauge Face
    • Stem Mounted for Manual Presses only
    • Battery powered
    • Peak-hold capability
    • Readings generate in 100 or 10 pound increments on 50,000 pound gauge
    • Approx. accuracy: +/- 1% of reading between 1,000 lbs. & 50,000 lbs. force