HYDRAULIC PRESS BRAKES
If it says Betenbender on the nameplate,
you've got a Hydraulic Press Brake that will do the job.
It's versatile, accurate, rugged, easy to operate and easy to maintain. That's the way Betenbender makes its Press Brakes.
Whether you bend plastic or steel, there's a Betenbender Hydraulic Press Brake to match your needs, ranging from the 20-ton model to the 550-ton. No matter the size, each machine features convenient operation for maximum output and ease of maintenance for maximum productivity.
Betenbender goes the extra mile to build a Press Brake that works hard, works accurately, and stays that way for years to come.
When your name goes on the finished product, so does your reputation. We feel the same way. Compare features. Compare results. You can count on first-class American technology, rugged durability, versatility and economy when it's made by Betenbender Manufacturing, Inc.
Betenbender Press Brakes are engineered to handle your metal forming requirements and have proven their performance in thousands of field installations.
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Our Standard and Optional features make delivering quality easier.
Simple & Flexible Controls: Our machines use either a convenient multi-switch control panel or a 3-position fully guarded foot switch.
Accuracy: Every Betenbender machine is thoroughly inspected and tested. Parallelism is maintained between bed and ram, or at a preset angle, by using precise automatic leveling controls. Parallelism is maintained at ±0.002 inch in low speed.
The ram bottom reversal point is controlled by precise limit switches referenced off the bed. This isolates housing deflections which can interfere with accuracy.
The side situated handwheel sets the bottom limit of the ram stroke. Micrometer adjustment on the control end allows for tilting or paralleling of the ram. A bed referenced control monitors the actual distance between ram and bed, assuring repeatability independent of die wear or end plate deflection.
Versatility: Betenbender’s Press Brakes have long, full tonnage stroke; adjustable length and selectable speed combinations; and adjustable height for short stroke. Two-speed is standard; three-speed with infinitely adjustable low speed is optional. This option prevents sudden whip up of the work during bending operations.
Maintenance: Clevis mounted cylinders eliminate cylinder binding, reducing the possibility of oil leaks. Pins and bushings do not rotate under load, resulting in much less wear than competitive products.
Easy Hydraulic System Maintenance: The manifold assembly saves space and makes it easy to replace many components. The convenient work height makes the job easier.
Convenient Settings: The readout displays in increments of 0.001 inch allows recorded settings of closed heights.
Standard Components: The control system components, micro switches, clamp-type backgauge, hydraulic fluid and filter cartridges are all standard equipment, making routine maintenance easier.
Flexibility: 2-speed ram is electrically controlled, and lets you shift to a lower speed before coming into contact with sheet metal.
Control: The ram stops at the point of reference and self-levels on every stroke. Main control cabinet enclosures are mounted on the side frame containing a magnetic, non-reversing motor, starter and 110/120v control circuit.
Safety and Reliability: The control system operates at 110/120v, using a minimum of circuitry. The system operates predominantly with American made electronics and American made motors.
Durability: The end frames, ram and bed are constructed of steel.
Electrical Equipment: Our machines meet the requirements of NFPA 79. They include drip proof, continuous duty 45ºC ambient hydraulic pump motor wired for 208-230/460v 3 phase, 60 hertz, and other options are available. Our machines also meets the ANSI B11.3 standards.
Ram Level: Two hydraulic systems, one for each cylinder, keeps the ram parallel. The ram self-levels at the bottom of each stroke even if the hydraulic system is out of adjustment.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Frame: The frame is of open throat design with mounting holes in feet. Drilled and tapped holes in feet allow for leveling of the machine.
Bed: The machined flat surface is slotted full length to accommodate standard die holders, filter blocks, misc.
Front & Back of Bed: The bed is machined down 4” on the front and 12” on the back to allow a flat surface for mounting various brackets, supports and gauges.
Ram: The ram is constructed of solid steel slotted to accept standard dies. The clamping bar is sectional for positive clamping. The upper is machined up to 4” to allow a flat surface for mounting brackets and gauges.
Ram Tilt Adjustment: The micrometer spindle is located on the right side end frame of machine, which allows for adjustment of the desired angle required up to ±0.500 inch. The micrometer allows the operator to return to a given setting, parallel to desired angle. By using the micrometer reading, the machine can return to previous position.
Ram Level: The ram level is accomplished by two hydraulic systems, one for each cylinder, which keeps them parallel. The ram self-levels at the bottom of each stroke even if hydraulic system is out of adjustment.
Hydraulic Cylinders: Direct acting hydraulic cylinders are one piece, double acting with self-aligning, hardened ball sockets.
Parallelism is maintained at ±0.002 inch in low speed.
Operating Controls:
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Pull to start. Push off. Light is on when in the “ON” position.
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Run/Jog switch. Run position for normal operation. Jog position for loading of tooling, maintenance and set-up. Up/Down buttons are used when in jog.
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3 Position Foot Petal
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Ram up
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Ram hold
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Foot petal down. Ram down allows or jogging of ram down and holding. Emergency stop and emergency up buttons are located on a small pedestal that comes from the foot petal. 4
4.Cycle time delay at bottom of stroke
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Stroke Control (Optional): Control of strokes in accomplished by rotation of hand wheels, which read in thousandths of an inch and set the closed height. When the machine is 2 or 3 speed, the knob for setting the speed change point is located on right side for simple adjustments.
Tonnage Control (Optional): Our machines are equipped with optional adjustable tonnage control to go from lower tonnage to rated tonnage of machine, as well as overload protection.
Backgauge: A slide and clamp, 3 axis backgauge 24” is standard.
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Front operated manual backgauge, hand wheel with mechanical readout (0.01)
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Front operated power backgauge with LED readout (0.001)
CNC backgauging and front gauging is optional.
Front Support Arms (Optional): 24” support arms are “slide” type. Optional disappearing stops help to hold the material from sliding backward.
Electrical System: The electrical systems meet NFPA 79 standards. All machines have disconnect switches, magnetic starters, 110/120v controls, 208-230/460v 3 phase, others optional.
Motors: Our American made motors are rated for continuous duty, open drip.
Lubrication: Grease zerks are standard. One shot lube or automatic lubrication is optional.
Safety Features: Betenbender Hydraulic Press Brakes and Shears are built to meet ANSI B11.3 standards. Safety features of the Betenbender Press Brake include:
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Emergency stop on pedestal
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Emergency up on pedestal
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Warning signs, safety markings and covers
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Electronics meet NFPA 79 standards
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110/120v control
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Compliance with OSHA requirements is the legal responsibility of the user and is subject to local inspectors’ interpretation of existing standards.
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Betenbender Press Brakes are built to meet ANSI B11.3 standards