High‑Speed, Precision Gap Frame Power Presses

The Stamtec GHS Series is a line of high‑speed, precision gap frame (C‑frame) power presses in 22, 44 and 66 ton capacities (20, 40 and 60 metric tons), with speeds up to 750 strokes per minute and a 1.2‑inch stroke.

It joins Stamtec's other gap frame presses: the 1‑point OCP and GL1 Series and the 2‑point G2 Series.

Key Features

• Cast iron frame: high‑strength cast iron, stress relieved for lasting precision
• CMM‑inspected components: critical components are inspected on a coordinate measuring machine to ensure they are concentric and true
• Dynamically balanced crankshaft: maintains precision at high speeds
• Recirculating lubrication: forced circulating lubrication system
• Slide adjustment: manual slide adjustment with a hydraulic locking device, and a die height indicator accurate to 0.01 mm
• Crankshaft encoder: precise crank angle detection
• Variable‑speed drive: main motor equipped with a VFD (variable frequency drive)
• Air connections: 3/8" air source and air ejector receptacles, standard

Product Line / Models

Stamtec offers three models:

• GHS‑20 – 22 US tons (20 metric tons), 200–750 SPM, 22 × 11.8 in. bolster
• GHS‑40 – 44 US tons (40 metric tons), 200–650 SPM, 27.9 × 16.5 in. bolster
• GHS‑60 – 66 US tons (60 metric tons), 200–550 SPM, 33.9 × 18.5 in. bolster

Standard Equipment and Options

Standard: main motor with inverter, hydraulic slide lock, preset and total counter (7‑digit electronic), floor‑standing electrical control cabinet, forced circulating lubrication, electronic crank angle indicator, misfeed plugs and sockets (4 sets), air source receptacle, air ejector, die light socket, mechanical die height indicator (0.01 mm), tool box and operation manual.

Optional: die light, anti‑vibration press mounts, B.D.C. detector, load/tonnage monitor, feeder, uncoiler, uncoiler with straightener, and quick die change (QDC) equipment.

Applications & Benefits

• High speed: 200–750 SPM on the GHS‑20, 200–650 SPM on the GHS‑40 and 200–550 SPM on the GHS‑60
• Precision at speed: a dynamically balanced crankshaft maintains precision at high speeds, with a crankshaft encoder for precise crank angle detection and a die height indicator accurate to 0.01 mm
• Automation options: misfeed sockets and an air ejector are standard; a feeder, uncoiler with straightener, load/tonnage monitor, B.D.C. detector and quick die change are available as options

Technical Specifications (Examples)

From Stamtec's published GHS Series specifications:

How to Choose the Right High‑Speed Gap Frame Press

1. Tonnage: estimate your job with our press tonnage calculator and allow a margin.
2. Die size: compare your die to the bolster and slide plate areas.
3. Stroke and die height: the GHS Series has a 1.2‑inch stroke. For small parts that need deeper or more complex forming, Stamtec offers the GL1 Link Motion Series.
4. Speed: match the strokes per minute to your feed and part‑out rate.
5. Feeding and monitoring: plan the uncoiler, straightener, feeder and tonnage monitor with the press.

Why Stamtec Gap Frame Presses Are Trusted

• A complete gap frame lineup, from the 22‑ton GHS‑20 up to 330‑ton OCP and G2 models
• Stamtec's Manchester, Tennessee facility, about an hour southeast of Nashville, provides sales support, service, spare parts and machine run‑off
• PRI application engineering for the press and the equipment around it: feeds, die protection, tonnage monitoring and guarding

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Part size, material and thickness
• Required tonnage and target strokes per minute
• Die size and shut height
• Coil or blank feeding, and any automation you plan to add

Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Download the Stamtec GHS Series Catalog

Not sure what tonnage you need? Try our press tonnage calculator or read our gap frame press buying guide.

Overview

The Wintriss WPC Apex is a dual-microprocessor clutch/brake control for part revolution mechanical power presses. It combines a large color touchscreen, an internal brake monitor, die protection inputs and a programmable limit switch in one control, and it meets ANSI B11.1-2009 (R2020) and OSHA 1910.217.

Key Features

• Dual-microprocessor safety
  • Two independent microprocessors control the clutch and brake.
• Color touchscreen
  • A large color touchscreen with on-screen help for every screen and a crank-angle clock that shows crankshaft position.
• Internal brake monitor
  • Checks press stopping performance continuously.
• Four die protection inputs
  • Red, yellow and green inputs monitor part ejection, feed, material buckle and more.
• 8-output programmable limit switch
  • Times ancillary equipment from the control.
• Tool memory
  • Stores 50 tool setups as standard, with 500 optional.
• Operator stations and light curtains
  • Connects up to 4 operator stations and up to 4 sets of Wintriss Shadow light curtains.

Product Line / Models

Two mounting versions and a range of options:

• Panel mount – For installation in an existing press control cabinet.
• Enclosure version – A complete control in its own enclosure.
• Optional operating modes – Foot switch, one-hand control, external trip, continuous-on-demand and bar modes, plus micro-inch capability.
• Optional auxiliary E-stop relay outputs – Stop, or prevent from starting, up to three auxiliary devices.

Applications & Benefits

• Control retrofits: Bring an older mechanical press up to ANSI B11.1-2009 (R2020) and OSHA 1910.217 requirements.
• Point-of-operation guarding: Works with up to four sets of Shadow light curtains.
• Die protection built in: Four die protection inputs catch misfeeds and ejection faults without a separate unit.
• Setup and tracking: Tool setups, stroke, good part and total hit counters with presets.

How to Choose the Right Wintriss WPC Apex Setup

1. Confirm the press is a part revolution mechanical power press.
2. Choose panel mount for an existing cabinet or the enclosure version.
3. Count the operator stations and light curtain sets you need (up to 4 each).
4. List the operating modes you run, such as foot switch, one-hand control or continuous-on-demand.
5. Decide whether you need 500 tool setups or auxiliary E-stop relay outputs.

Why the Wintriss WPC Apex Is Trusted

• Standards compliance: Meets CSA C22.2, UL 508:2024, OSHA 1910.217 and ANSI B11.1-2009 (R2020).
• Built-in self-checks: Cross-checked user interlocks and an internal brake monitor.
• Wintriss press control family: Pairs with Wintriss Shadow light curtains and die protection sensors.

Downloads & Resources

• Power press OSHA/ANSI control compliance (PDF)
• Full-revolution clutch OSHA compliance (PDF)

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Press make, model and tonnage
• Clutch/brake type and current control
• Number of operator stations and light curtains
• Operating modes you need
• Panel mount or enclosure
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

Colt Space Saver feed lines give you the performance of a conventional coil feed line in a smaller footprint. A typical line needs only 20 to 25 ft. Instead of a pit, a back loop driven by a large threading roll holds the loop. Colt introduced Space Savers in the 1980s and now builds them with a Dual Mode Torque Drive uncoiler and high-speed servo piloting.

Key Features

• Dual Mode Torque Drive uncoiler
  • The powered uncoiler assists payoff while holding tension and runs in sync with the feeder/straightener.
• Back loop instead of a pit
  • A laser loop sensor keeps the back loop in sync with the feeder/straightener's throughput speed.
• AHSS feeder/straightener
  • Aviation-grade straightener, pinch rolls and gears with multiple back-up roll options handle AHSS up to 1200 MPa.
• Hands-free threading
  • An extendable peeler blade, alligator/dekinker threading, coil retaining arms and a powered hold-down wheel let one experienced operator thread a new coil in under 4 minutes.
• Servo feed and piloting
  • A closed loop servo system gives precise feed lengths, with full hydraulic piloting and microfeed adjustment on the fly.
• Advanced controls
  • Open-platform PLC and HMI controls run the line manually or fully automated with recipes.
• Hydraulic cradle side plates
  • Hydraulically operated side plates make setup and coil centering easier.

Product Line / Models

How Colt Space Saver lines handle different materials:

• Lighter gauge material – pays off the top of the coil directly into the feeder/straightener while the torque drive uncoiler holds tension.
• Heavier gauge material – threads through a full-width pinch roll assembly under managed tension into the laser-monitored back loop.
• Medium-duty back loop Space Saver – powered uncoiler, back loop with adjustable threading arm, hydraulic retaining arms and a traveling uncoiler with fixed coil car into a combination feeder/straightener.
• CSSU-4000-42 – Colt's example Space Saver, with a total feed line length of 7.1 m (23.3 ft).
• Recent CSSU builds – 20,000 lb lines at 36" and 48" wide, and 40,000 lb lines at 42" and 72" wide.

Applications & Benefits

• Tight floor space: Full feed line performance in up to 50% less space.
• AHSS stamping: Straighteners and back-up roll options handle AHSS up to 1200 MPa.
• Mixed gauges: One line feeds light gauge straight to the straightener and threads heavy gauge through the back loop.
• Frequent coil changes: Hands-free threading gets a new coil running in minutes.

Technical Specifications (Examples)

Coil range for Colt Space Saver feed lines, from Colt Automation:

How to Choose the Right Colt Space Saver Feed Line

1. Define your coil width, thickness range and maximum coil weight.
2. List the material grades, including any AHSS and its strength.
3. Measure the floor length available, and whether a pit is an option.
4. Set the press speed and feed length the line must match.
5. Decide how much to automate: manual functions or full automation with recipes.
6. Plan coil loading and staging with a coil car.

Why Colt Space Saver Feed Lines Are Trusted

• Space Saver pioneer: Colt introduced Space Saver feed lines in the 1980s and has kept developing them.
• Industry first: Colt calls its Dual Mode Torque Drive uncoiler an industry first.
• Complete line from one builder: Colt builds the uncoilers, coil cars, peelers, threaders, straighteners, servo feeders and controls.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Coil width, thickness range and maximum weight
• Material grade and strength (including AHSS)
• Press speed (spm) and feed length
• Available floor space for the line
• Coil loading method and staging
• Preferred PLC/HMI brand, if any
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

Bachhuber press unloaders take finished parts out of the die space and move them to a bin, conveyor or storage area. Mechanical units are linked to press motion, and servo units are timed electrically. Bachhuber also builds blank feeders, strip feeders, part transfer systems, stackers and destackers for press lines.

Key Features

• Mechanical actuation
  • The unloader is linked to the press, so the tray reaches into the die space on the upstroke, catches the part from a top knockout and shuttles it out.
• Servo actuation
  • Servo units have no mechanical linkage to the press and are timed electrically from a programmable limit switch or similar device.
• Wide tray travel range
  • Standard models cover maximum tray travel from 10" to 50" and press strokes from 1.25" to 40".
• Auto Disconnect Arm for die casting
  • Bachhuber's patented arm releases the tray after the part is caught so a robot can load the trim press, then reconnects on the down stroke.
• Forge-duty design
  • The Model 203 uses hardened tool steel rollers and no plastic components to handle forging heat.
• Servo blank and strip feeders
  • Servo-driven blank feeders load parts at up to 80 spm, and strip feeders use servo-driven rolls to advance the strip accurately.
• Stackers and destackers
  • Engineered to the application, with pneumatic suction or electromagnet part pickup and quick changeover between part sizes.

Product Line / Models

Maximum tray travel and press stroke range from Bachhuber:

• Model 075 (mechanical) – 10" tray travel, 1.25" to 6" stroke. Bachhuber's smallest unloader, for high-speed short-stroke presses.
• Model 100 / 150 / 200 (mechanical) – 22" to 24" tray travel, 3" to 20" stroke. The 150 adds a linear bearing; the 200 uses two for wider, heavier parts.
• Model 300 / 320 (mechanical) – 34" and 42" tray travel for 7" to 30" and 12" to 40" strokes. The 320 is built for heavier parts.
• Model 600 (mechanical) – four linear ways and tray widths up to 60" for large, heavy parts. Custom versions available.
• Model 203 Forge-Duty (mechanical) – 18" tray travel, 5" to 20" stroke, for forging presses.
• Model 201 / 317 / 321 (die cast trim press) – 22", 32" and 42" tray travel with the Auto Disconnect Arm.
• Model 200ST / 300ST / 320ST (servo) – 21", 33" and 50" tray travel, 3" to 40" stroke. The 300ST has a color touch screen.
• Fineblank Unloader Model 220s (servo) – 30" tray travel. Catches the slug and pulls the finished part off the lower die onto separate trays.

Applications & Benefits

• Stamping presses: Removes parts from top knockout operations without reaching into the die.
• Die cast trim presses: Works alongside robot loading with no cell controller or separate unloader control.
• Forging and fineblanking: Forge-duty and fineblank models handle heat and slug separation.
• Blank loading: Blank feeders load parts from a stack onto the die faster and safer than manual loading.

How to Choose the Right Bachhuber Press Unloader

1. Match tray travel to the distance from the press bolster to the point where the part is stripped or ejected.
2. Check your press stroke length and speed against the model's stroke range.
3. Choose mechanical if the unloader can link to the ram, or servo for programmable timing with no linkage.
4. Size the tray width and model for the part size and weight.
5. Use a die cast, forge-duty or fineblank model where the process calls for it.

Why Bachhuber Press Unloaders Are Trusted

• ISO 9001 registered: Bachhuber is an ISO 9001 registered producer of press automation equipment.
• In-house machining: A complete in-house CNC machine shop covers design, component manufacturing, assembly and test.
• Custom builds: Bachhuber designs custom unloaders, stackers and feeders where the application calls for it.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Press type and make
• Stroke length, shut height and press speed (spm)
• Distance from the bolster to where the part is stripped or ejected
• Part size and weight
• Mechanical or servo, and where parts should go (bin, conveyor or stack)
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

MPI AutoMag is a fully automatic, self-cleaning magnetic filter for cutting fluids, coolants, oils and wash water. Rare-earth magnetic cores capture ferrous and paramagnetic particles down to sub-micron size. An air-operated purge cleans the cores with no operator, so it can run 24/7 with no cartridges or bags to replace.

Key Features

• Self-cleaning purge cycle
  • A signal from your control system starts the purge. A pneumatic cylinder withdraws the magnetic cores and the debris is flushed out, typically in 10 to 15 seconds.
• Dual Flow Technology
  • Fluid gets primary filtration in the inlet chamber, then slows in a second chamber for final filtration before returning to the process.
• Not particle-size sensitive
  • Unlike mesh filters, it captures any magnetic particle, down to sub-micron size.
• Rare-earth magnets
  • N45-grade neodymium-iron-boron cores reach up to 9,000 gauss on the tube surface, depending on model.
• No consumables, low air use
  • There are no filter cartridges or media to buy, and it runs on a low volume of compressed air.
• No fluid loss or backpressure
  • Debris leaves as a dry cake, and the filter adds no line pressure or backpressure.
• Stainless steel body
  • The filter body and cover are 304 stainless steel, rated to 10 bar (about 145 psi) and 5 to 70 °C (41 to 158 °F).

Product Line / Models

MPI offers AutoMag in these configurations and options:

• Standard AutoMag unit – installed inline in the process, or offline in a separate filtration loop.
• Simple timer control box – runs purge cycles on a timer.
• Pre-programmed PLC controls – full automation with advanced process control and remote monitoring.
• Mounting skid – pre-mounted and pre-plumbed for plug-and-play installation.
• Purge fluid collection tank and reclaim system – collects purged debris and recovers fluid.
• Multi-unit and super-high-flow systems – units grouped together for higher flow and heavier contamination.

Applications & Benefits

• Grinding, honing and tapping: Clean fluid at the cutting face improves surface finish and reduces scrap and inspection time.
• CNC machines and drill heads: Stops metal debris from recirculating and wearing pumps, gears, slideways and valves.
• Industrial parts washing: Keeps wash systems clean, including vehicle pre-paint body wash stations.
• Quenching and pump protection: Removes ferrous particles before they reach pumps and process equipment.
• Continuous production: Runs around the clock without operator intervention.

How to Choose the Right MPI AutoMag System

1. Work out the total flow rate and how heavy the contamination is. High loads may need more than one unit.
2. Identify the fluid: oil, water-based coolant or wash water.
3. Decide on inline (in-process) or offline (separate loop) installation.
4. Plan the purge. An outlet valve is required but not included, plus a purge tank or reclaim unit.
5. Choose controls: a simple timer box or pre-programmed PLC tied to your control system.
6. Check operating pressure and temperature against the 10 bar and 5 to 70 °C ratings.

Why MPI AutoMag Filters Are Trusted

• No consumables: No cartridges, bags or media to buy or dispose of.
• Operator-free: Purging is automatic, so filtration continues without shutdowns.
• Protects equipment: Clean fluid reduces abrasive wear on pumps, grinding wheels and cutting tools.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Fluid type and application
• Flow rate and estimated contamination load
• Inline or offline installation, and line size
• Operating pressure and temperature
• Controls needed (timer or PLC)
• Whether you want a skid, purge tank or reclaim system
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

Dorner ERT (Edge Roller Technology) conveyors move pallets and trays on driven edge rollers with non-contact zone control. The ERT150 handles small, light-load assembly up to 16 kg (35 lbs) per pallet; the ERT250 handles medium and heavy loads up to 114 kg (250 lbs). Both have a clean, open roller design verified to ISO Class 4 for cleanrooms.

Key Features

• Non-contact zone control
  • Zoning controls pallet traffic and removes the need for pallet stops and pneumatic valves.
• Low back pressure accumulation
  • Slip rollers allow full-length, low back pressure accumulation with conventional pneumatic pallet stops.
• Cleanroom ready
  • The open roller design is ISO Class 4 verified for cleanrooms, based on testing of an unloaded base conveyor.
• Patent-pending linear gearbox
  • Gears and drive shaft can be repositioned in the field, and a gearmotor added to create new zones.
• Low-voltage brushless DC gearmotors
  • 50 W reversible gearmotors with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP or PROFINET controllers.
• Field-replaceable rollers
  • A damaged roller can be replaced without affecting the rest of the conveyor.
• Corners and modules
  • Corners, lift and locate, lift and rotate, lift and transfer, pallet pushers and pallet stops handle pallet traffic.

Product Line / Models

Two sizes, from Dorner's specifications:

• ERT150 – Small and light-load assembly automation, medical devices, electronics and consumer goods. Uses 160 to 320 mm pallets.
• ERT250 – Medium and heavy-load assembly automation, including automotive and appliance assembly. Uses 320 to 800 mm pallets and 24 VDC brushless gearmotors.

Applications & Benefits

• Medical devices and products: ISO Class 4 cleanroom verification and an open roller design suit medical assembly.
• Automotive and appliance assembly: The ERT250 carries pallets or trays up to 250 lbs.
• Electronics and consumer goods: Both models handle pallet and tray assembly lines.
• Packaging: No and low back pressure accumulation keeps product moving without pile-ups.

Technical Specifications (Examples)

From Dorner's ERT150 and ERT250 product pages.

How to Choose the Right Dorner ERT Pallet System

1. Pallet or tray weight: up to 35 lbs (ERT150) or up to 250 lbs (ERT250).
2. Pallet size: 160 to 320 mm (ERT150) or 320 to 800 mm (ERT250).
3. Conveyor width and length, and how many zones you need.
4. Accumulation method: non-contact zoning or slip rollers with pallet stops.
5. Corners and modules: lift and locate, lift and rotate, transfer, pushers and stops.
6. Cleanroom requirements and controller protocol (EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP or PROFINET).

Why Dorner ERT Pallet Systems Are Trusted

• Non-jamming design: Open drive rollers reduce pinch points, and there are no belts to contact product.
• Reconfigurable in the field: Rollers, drive shafts and gearmotors can be removed, repaired and repositioned without taking the conveyor apart.
• Fits Dorner hardware: The universal T-slot works with Dorner 2200 Series and FlexMove T-slot hardware.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Product, pallet or tray size and weight
• Conveyor layout: lengths, corners and number of zones
• Accumulation and stop points
• Modules needed (lift and locate, rotate, transfer)
• Cleanroom class, if any
• PLC and network protocol
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

PAX DMC drum motor conveyors remove parts and scrap from dies. A geared motor sealed inside the steel drive pulley replaces chains, sprockets and external motors, so the conveyor is low-maintenance and fits where an outboard motor would not.

Key Features

• Sealed motorized pulley
  • The geared motor is hermetically sealed inside a steel tube, which suits dirty pressroom environments.
• No chains or sprockets
  • With the motor inside the drive roll, there are no external motors or chain drives to maintain or work around.
• Lower energy use
  • PAX rates the drum motor design at 40% less energy than a typical chain-driven conveyor.
• Low-profile option
  • The low-profile frame is under 2 in. high for tight die spaces.
• Oil-resistant belt
  • The standard 2-ply monofilament urethane belt is 1.8 mm thick with stainless steel lacing and pin.
• High-speed SPM option
  • A synchronous permanent magnet motorized pulley gives speeds over 250 fpm, 0.1 second start/stop and indexing.
• Built to order
  • Length, width, capacity and speed are made to order, and options are added as needed.

Product Line / Models

The DMC is built to order on one of three frames, with several mounting options:

• Standard DMC frame – 2.5 in. tension pulley, 3.65 in. frame height (5.14 in. at the motor end). Used unless a very low profile or extra rigidity is needed. Belt is flush with the conveyor end.
• Heavy-duty frame – 4.39 in. tension pulley and 5.2 in. frame height for added rigidity on large conveyors.
• Low-profile frame – 1.5 in. tension pulley, under 2 in. high; the tensioner extends 3.1 to 5.1 in. past the belt. Maximum width, length, speed and load are reduced.
• Cantilever base – Base stays outside the press while the entry end reaches into the die area through the uprights.
• Powered tilt, lift and horizontal movement – Electric linear actuators, run by jog button or HMI, with optional preset positions.
• Telescoping (stacked) conveyors – The upper entry conveyor extends or retracts, manually or powered.

Applications & Benefits

• Part and scrap removal: Carries parts and scrap out of the die area.
• Tight die spaces: The motor sits inside the drive roll, so there are no clearance problems from an external motor.
• Die protection: An optional stopped-belt sensor ties into the press control die protection circuit so the press can stop if the belt stops.
• Part separation: Removable, adjustable parts dividers keep parts in lanes on the belt.

How to Choose the Right PAX Drum Motor Conveyor

1. Belt width and length: 12.5 in. to 72 in. wide, up to 13 ft to 20 ft long depending on configuration.
2. Height available at the die: standard, heavy-duty or low-profile frame.
3. Speed: standard 20 to 80 fpm, or the SPM option for over 250 fpm, fast start/stop or indexing.
4. Mounting: legs, stands, cantilever base, or powered tilt, lift and horizontal movement.
5. Accessories: side rails, parts dividers, stopped-belt sensor.

Why PAX Drum Motor Conveyors Are Trusted

• Designed for stampers: PAX builds pressroom equipment for metal stampers, including lube systems, press doors and conveyors.
• Sealed drive: The hermetically sealed motorized pulley uses high alloy steel gears with helical teeth.
• Low maintenance: No chains, sprockets or external motors to service.

Downloads & Resources

Pax Conveyor Catalog (Bulletin 550)

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Part and scrap size and weight
• Belt width and length
• Height available at the die
• Speed, and whether you need indexing or fast start/stop
• Mounting: legs, stands, cantilever base or powered positioning
• Supply voltage
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

Prime Controls double sheet detectors catch two sheets or blanks fed at once, before the extra thickness damages tools and dies or makes a double-stamped part. Prime offers contact and non-contact systems with one or two probes for steel, tinplate, stainless steel, copper and aluminum, from thin foil to thick steel blanks.

Key Features

• Single- and dual-probe systems
  • Single-probe detectors sense the sheet from one side; dual-probe systems measure metal passing between two opposing sensors.
• Contact and non-contact sensing
  • Magnetic single probes read ferrous metal touching the sensor face, while inductive and eddy current dual probes never touch the sheet.
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals
  • Probes are tuned for steel and tinplate or for aluminum, copper and stainless steel, so there is a system for each metal group.
• Automatic signal selection
  • At power-up, Prime dual-probe detectors test ten signal options and pick the best one for the metal, probe type and probe gap.
• Calibration memory
  • Higher-end controls such as the DS1522 and DS600-PC store up to 64 calibrations for different materials.
• Plant network connection
  • The DS210 and DS600 connect to EtherNet/IP through Prime's ET210 and ET600 gateways.

Product Line / Models

Prime Controls double sheet detector families:

• DS60 Series – Low-cost single-probe contact system, just 18 mm in diameter, for thin steel and other ferrous metals. Sensors cover .002" to .06" (.050–1.524 mm).
• DS100 Series – Single-probe contact systems for thin steel and ferrous metals.
• DS150 Series – Dual-probe, non-contact systems for all metal types, from the basic DS150 to the DS1522 with over/under thickness detection and 64-slot memory. Sensors cover .002" to .300" (.050–7.5 mm).
• DS160 Series and DS3410 System – Non-contact detectors for thin stainless steel and aluminum (DS160 single-probe, DS3410 dual-probe).
• DS210 System – Single-probe contact detector for steel and tinplate. Pulse-and-release sensing suits pick-and-place and end-of-arm robot transfer. Sensors cover .01" to .25" (.25–6.35 mm).
• DS600 Series – Single-probe, non-contact, non-marring detector for aluminum auto body parts. Range .001" to .15" (.025–3.81 mm).
• DS-FLEX Series – Configurable single- and multi-channel double sheet detection for metal forming.

Applications & Benefits

• Die protection: Catching a double blank before the stroke prevents damage to tools and dies and the downtime that follows.
• Part quality: Keeps double-stamped defective parts from being made and shipped.
• Feeders, destackers and robots: Detectors are used on sheet feeders, destackers, robot loaders and stamping presses.
• Aluminum body panels: The DS600 detects doubles on aluminum from one side without touching the sheet.
• Canmaking and appliances: Prime serves canmaking, automotive, appliance and other metal forming plants.

How to Choose the Right Prime Controls Double Sheet Detector

1. Metal type: ferrous (steel, tinplate) or non-ferrous (aluminum, copper, stainless steel).
2. Thickness range of a single sheet.
3. Whether the sheet can pass between two opposing probes (dual probe) or can only be sensed from one side (single probe).
4. Whether the sensor may touch the sheet, or the surface must not be marked.
5. Where it mounts: press, sheet feeder, destacker or robot end-of-arm tooling.
6. How many materials you run, and whether you need stored calibrations or EtherNet/IP.

Why Prime Controls Double Sheet Detectors Are Trusted

• Automotive track record: Prime Controls double sheet detectors are used by top automakers around the world.
• 25+ years of experience: Prime has focused on double sheet detection for canmaking, automotive, appliance and metal forming for more than 25 years.
• A method for every metal: Inductive, eddy current and magnetic sensing cover ferrous and non-ferrous sheet from foil to heavy blanks.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Metal type and grade
• Single-sheet thickness range
• Machine: press, sheet feeder, destacker or robot
• Can the sheet pass between two probes, or only be sensed from one side
• Whether the sensor may contact the sheet
• Output or network needs (discrete I/O, EtherNet/IP)
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

Wintriss ProPAC is an in-die measurement and process monitoring module for the SmartPAC PRO press automation control. It reads analog sensors in the die, so parts are measured on the fly. Good parts are kept, bad ones are diverted, and process conditions such as nitrogen pressure and bearing temperature are watched throughout the run.

Key Features

• Up to 16 analog sensors
  • Each ProPAC module monitors up to 16 analog sensors, and two modules give a SmartPAC PRO as many as 32 additional inputs.
• Manual and automatic limits
  • Manual limits suit in-die dimensions. Automatic limits catch process changes, such as die shut height, that shift from run to run.
• Limits stored by tool
  • Control limits are saved with each tool number, so setup carries over from job to job.
• Shift registers and diversion
  • ProPAC tracks a bad part through a progressive or transfer die and diverts it at a later station.
• Stop or alarm
  • Stops the press or sets off an alarm if too many bad parts are made.
• Live waveform display
  • Shows any sensor's output waveform while the press runs, with zoom and graphical adjustment of timing and limits.
• Die plug connection
  • Sensors connect through a die-mounted plug and HD19 cable for quick setup at die change.

Product Line / Models

Proportional-output sensors used with ProPAC:

• LVDT gage head – A housing and movable core give an output proportional to how far the core is pushed in.
• Analog proximity sensor – Also called an inductive gaging sensor. Output is proportional to the sensor-to-target distance, with no contact.
• Pneumatic LVDT – LVDT gaging option for in-die measurement.
• Pressure sensor – Monitors nitrogen and lube pressure.
• Current sensor – Monitors main motor load current.
• Temperature sensor – Monitors press bearing temperature. Thermocouples need signal conditioning and a calibration run.

Applications & Benefits

• In-die quality control: Measure form angle and height, draw depth, material thickness and feed length on every hit.
• Slug detection: Detect pulled slugs under the stripper plate.
• Process monitoring: Watch nitrogen and lube pressure, bearing temperature, main motor current and die shut height.
• Scrap diversion: Measure at one station and divert bad parts at another.

How to Choose the Right ProPAC Setup

1. Confirm your press control. ProPAC is a module for the Wintriss SmartPAC PRO.
2. List the parameters to measure and count the sensors: up to 16 per module, or 32 with two modules.
3. Match each parameter to a sensor type: gage head, analog prox, pressure, current or temperature.
4. Decide how bad parts are handled: divert, stop the press, or alarm.
5. Plan die wiring so each die carries its own sensor plug for quick changeover.

Why Wintriss ProPAC Is Trusted

• Built into SmartPAC PRO: Measurements and limits sit alongside the rest of the press automation and are stored by tool.
• Operator friendly: ProPAC walks through setup step by step, names each input by function and shows readings in true units.
• Catches bad parts in the die: Shift registers follow a bad part through the die so it can be diverted.

Downloads & Resources

Wintriss 8 mm Analog Linear Proximity Sensor

Wintriss Gauge Head

Wintriss M12–M18 Inductive Analog Sensor

Wintriss Flat Pack Sensor Specifications

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• SmartPAC model and software version
• Press and die type (progressive or transfer)
• Parameters to measure and their tolerances
• Number of sensors and dies to equip
• How out-of-tolerance parts should be handled
• Existing die protection sensors on the press
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

Wintriss electro-mechanical sensors are simple contact and grounding-style sensors for die protection on coil-fed presses. They wire to a Wintriss die protection control or sensor interface and detect material buckle, end of coil, and part presence or ejection. Wintriss has offered these designs since the 1950s.

Key Features

• Grounding operation
  • The sensor is insulated. When the grounded stock or part touches it, it sends a ground signal to the control.
• Wire assembly included
  • Each sensor ships with its cable. The buckle, end-of-material and spring probe sensors include a 16 ft, 16 AWG cable.
• Matched to Wintriss input types
  • Buckle and end-of-material sensors run as 'yellow' static inputs. Spring probes are typically 'green' cyclic inputs.
• Works with Wintriss controls
  • Compatible with the DSI 2 sensor interface, the SmartPAC PRO DiProPAC die protection module and DiPro 1500.
• Adjustable buckle tolerance
  • The buckle sensor's arms adjust to set how much buckle is tolerated before a fault.

Product Line / Models

Sensors covered on this page:

• DMO-2-5-1A Material Buckle Sensor – Mounts between the feed and the die. Faults when the strip buckles and touches either post.
• DF05 End of Material Sensor – The arm rides on the stock and drops when the coil runs out, stopping the press before the tail enters the straightener or feeder.
• DW15-1-3/4 Standard Spring Probe – General-purpose spring probe in an insulated block, with straight and 90° replacement tips.

Applications & Benefits

• Misfeed detection: Catch material buckling between the feed and the die before it damages tooling.
• End of coil: Stop the press before the coil tail pulls through the straightener or feeder, and keep it from running without stock.
• Part in place and ejection: Spring probes verify a part is located or has left the die.

How to Choose the Right Wintriss Electro-Mechanical Sensor

1. Start with the malfunction you need to catch: buckle, end of coil, short feed, or part presence or ejection.
2. Measure the mounting space for the sensor or probe.
3. Confirm your control and sensor interface (SmartPAC PRO, DiPro 1500, DSI 2) and the input type for each sensor.
4. Consider lubricants. Wintriss notes that lube can affect direct-contact sensors, so some locations are better served by proximity sensors.

Why Wintriss Electro-Mechanical Sensors Are Trusted

• Proven design: Wintriss electro-mechanical sensors have been protecting dies since the 1950s.
• Simple and dependable: In some applications a simple contact sensor is still the most reliable solution.
• Built for Wintriss controls: Each sensor ships with a wire assembly for a Wintriss die protection control or sensor interface.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Die protection control and sensor interface in use
• The malfunction(s) you need to detect
• Material type and thickness, and whether the part is grounded
• Mounting location and available space
• Number and type of sensors needed
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

WireCrafters physical barriers are fully framed woven or welded wire mesh panels that bolt to posts. Together they form a perimeter guard around presses, robots and other automated equipment. A wire barrier has no electrical parts to fail, and the mesh helps contain parts or scrap thrown by a malfunction while keeping the process in view.

Key Features

• Fully framed panels
  • The mesh is welded inside an angle frame on all four sides for strength and stability.
• Woven or welded mesh
  • Choose 10 ga woven wire in a 2 in. x 1 in. mesh, or RapidWire HD 10 ga welded wire.
• Modular sizes
  • Standard panel widths, posts and doors combine to fit the layout, and custom panel sizes and heights are available.
• Doors and lift-out access
  • Hinged, double hinged, sliding and vertical rise doors, plus lift-out and lift-off panels, give maintenance access.
• Interlock ready
  • Safety switches or interlocks can be supplied with mounting plates.
• Alternate infill
  • Panels can use expanded metal, 16 ga sheet metal, 1/4 in. polycarbonate or stainless steel in place of wire mesh.
• Heavy hardware
  • Standard 3/8 in. mounting hardware and anchors are included, and the hardware can't be reached from the guarded side.

Product Line / Models

WireCrafters barrier systems:

• Style 840 woven wire – The original woven wire barrier: 10 ga wire in a 2 in. x 1 in. rectangular mesh inside a 1-1/4 in. angle frame. Panel widths run 1 ft to 10 ft in 1 ft steps.
• RapidWire HD welded wire – 10 ga welded wire in a 1-1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. or 2 in. x 2 in. pattern with a 13 ga roll-formed angle frame. Generally seen as more rugged than woven mesh.
• RapidGuard lift-out – Panels lift out of the posts for full machine access. Standard panels are 6 ft-2-13/16 in. or 8 ft-1-1/4 in. high and 6 in. to 5 ft wide.
• RapidGuard II lift-off – Panels lift off while the hardware stays attached to the posts, per RIA TR R15.406. Panels are 1 ft to 5 ft wide, in black with yellow posts as standard.
• Style 304 stainless steel – Type 304 stainless square welded wire with 1-3/8 in. openings for food processing, drug manufacturing and wash-down areas.

Applications & Benefits

• Robotic and weld cells: Perimeter guarding for robots and welding stations, with welding curtains integrated where needed.
• Press and fabrication areas: Guarding around press brake stations, stamping, laser cutting and punching.
• Containment: Mesh helps hold in fragments, projectiles or scrap from a process malfunction.
• Wash-down areas: Style 304 stainless barriers suit food and drug plants that need spray-down.

Technical Specifications (Examples)

Woven vs. welded mesh, from WireCrafters:

How to Choose the Right WireCrafters Barrier

1. Map the perimeter and choose a height. Standard machine guarding heights are 5 ft-3-1/4 in. and 8 ft-5-1/4 in. with a 3-1/4 in. sweep, and custom heights are available.
2. Pick the mesh: woven Style 840, welded RapidWire HD, or stainless Style 304 for wash-down.
3. Plan access: hinged or sliding doors, or lift-out (RapidGuard) and lift-off (RapidGuard II) panels for maintenance.
4. Decide where interlocks go and which switch you will use.
5. Choose finish and infill: gray, yellow, black or special colors, plus polycarbonate, sheet metal or welding curtain sections.

Why WireCrafters Barriers Are Trusted

• Always on guard: A physical barrier isn't affected by power outages or electrical faults.
• Standards-minded design: WireCrafters designs its guarding to OSHA and ANSI/RIA requirements, and RapidGuard II hardware complies with ANSI B11.19 and RIA TR R15.406.
• Fully framed construction: Every panel is framed on all four sides, so it resists dings and keeps its shape.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Layout sketch or dimensions of the area to guard
• Required height and sweep at the floor
• Number, size and type of doors or removable panels
• Interlock requirements
• Mesh type, color and any solid or polycarbonate sections
• Environment (wash-down, welding, heavy impact)
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.

Overview

The Protech Systems Eagle Eye light curtain and control interface is custom configured for press brakes: friction clutch treadle-operated, air clutch and hydraulic machines. Its high-density beams are designed for guarding close to the hazard. Programmable beam blankout lets box and tray parts pass through the sensing field without stopping the machine.

Key Features

• High-density beam array
  • Staggered, high-density infrared beams are designed for guarding close to the point of operation.
• Programmable beam blankout
  • Lets the part profile interrupt the sensing field for box, tray and similar forming work.
• Tool memory
  • Blankout comes standard with tool memory that remembers bend steps and part profiles in step with CNC backgauges.
• Stroke stop and muting
  • Control interfaces stop the stroke for close hand-held work and mute the curtain during the non-hazardous part of the cycle.
• Brake monitoring
  • Top stop overrun brake monitoring and control-reliable electronics are standard.
• Rugged enclosure
  • Oil-tight extruded 6063-T5 aluminum housing with a 0.187 in. minimum wall and a brushed stainless steel face.
• No calibration
  • The light curtain is maintenance-free, needs no adjustment, and ships with heavy-duty quick-mount brackets.

Product Line / Models

Eagle Eye systems are configured from these parts:

• Eagle Eye light curtain – 30 ft standard range in a clean environment. Response time is 5 ms plus 0.6 ms per beam.
• Control interface – Stroke stop, muting, and top stop overrun brake monitoring for the press brake.
• Programmable blankout with tool memory – Stores bend steps and part profiles for CNC backgauge work.
• Motor controls and electronic brake monitoring – Available as part of the system.
• Mounting options – Shock mounts, machine brackets, floor stands and mirrors.

Applications & Benefits

• Box and tray forming: Blankout lets flanges and part profiles break the field without stopping the press brake.
• Close hand-held work: Stroke stop control protects the operator while holding small parts near the die.
• CNC backgauge bending: Tool memory keeps blanked beams in step with each bend.
• Mechanical and hydraulic press brakes: Configured for treadle-operated friction clutch, air clutch and hydraulic machines.

How to Choose the Right Protech Eagle Eye System

1. Identify the press brake type: friction clutch treadle, air clutch or hydraulic.
2. Look at your parts. If flanges or profiles must pass through the field, plan on programmable blankout.
3. If you run multi-step bends on a CNC backgauge, use tool memory to recall blankout by bend step.
4. Decide whether you also need motor controls or electronic brake monitoring.
5. Check mounting and vibration. Shock mounts, brackets and floor stands are available.

Why Protech Eagle Eye Guarding Is Trusted

• Built for close guarding: High-density beams are designed for guarding close to the hazard.
• Control reliable: Brake monitoring and control-reliable electronics come standard on the control interface.
• Made in USA: Protech Systems builds its machine safeguarding products in Riverside, California.

Contact & Ordering

Need help picking the right model or getting a quote? Provide these details:

• Press brake make, model and bed length
• Clutch or drive type (friction clutch treadle, air clutch or hydraulic)
• Typical parts, especially box, tray or flanged work
• CNC backgauge make, if any
• Whether you need motor controls or brake monitoring
• Whether you want on-site turnkey installation
• Contact PRI to discuss specs, lead times, and installation support.