Hydraulic crimping press rebuild

The problem

An aging C-frame crimping press: serviceable iron, obsolete everything else, and no guarding at all. 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 an emergency stop circuit were designed in with the rebuild, not added after it.

The result

An obsolete press back in production with new controls, an orientation fixture and full guarding — for substantially less than a new machine.

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