A bent shaft or a bearing needing extraction rarely sits perfectly under a fixed press centerline. Shimming, blocking, or re-clamping the part to align it with a stationary ram adds setup time to every job. This is especially true when a repair bay handles shafts and housings of varying lengths. A 100 ton gantry hydraulic press addresses this directly with a left-right movable main cylinder. The ram repositions to the actual press point on the shaft or housing, eliminating the need to move the part to match a fixed ram.
A 1500 × 1000 mm worktable and 800 mm open height accommodate longer shafts and taller housings than a compact bench press. A 600 mm stroke provides substantial working travel for many press-fit, extraction, and straightening operations in a single pass. A wireless remote control allows the operator to trigger the cycle from beside the part instead of reaching for a fixed station. A 5.5 kW motor powers the hydraulic system for this 100 ton configuration. As a gantry press with a movable main cylinder, this model prioritizes repositioning flexibility over a fixed production cycle.
Applications
Workshop repair often involves pressing components on equipment not designed to sit under a fixed press centerline. A gantry frame with a 1500 × 1000 mm worktable and a left-right shifting main cylinder lets the operator reposition the ram over the actual work point. This avoids moving heavy or awkward parts to match a fixed ram location.
Pressing bearings, couplings, or gears onto a shaft requires the ram to center precisely over the shaft end. The movable main cylinder covers this range regardless of where the shaft sits on the table, eliminating the need for a centering jig.
Bearing assembly and disassembly on housings of varying sizes benefit from the 800 mm open height and 600 mm stroke. These dimensions provide substantial working travel for typical bearing seating depths, preventing the ram from running out of travel mid-pass.
Straightening bent shafts, brackets, or small structural sections requires repositioning the ram to match the actual bend location. The movable main cylinder handles this directly, removing the need to reposition the part itself.
Industries
Industrial equipment maintenance teams use this press for shaft and bearing work during scheduled repairs. In these scenarios, repositioning the ram over the actual press point matters more than running a fixed, repeated forming cycle.
Energy sector maintenance shops handling gearbox or shaft repair on rotating equipment benefit from the same repositioning capability. The press point on a shaft removed from a gearbox rarely aligns with the centerline of a fixed-ram press. See the Energy & Renewable Energy industry page for related maintenance requirements.
100 Ton Gantry Hydraulic Press Key Features
When the actual press point does not sit at the table’s centerline, the left-right movable main cylinder repositions the ram directly to that point. This eliminates the need for the operator to shim, block, or re-clamp the part to align with a fixed ram.
The wireless remote control allows the operator to trigger the press cycle from a suitable position beside the workpiece, without returning to a fixed control station. This is useful during repair work where clear visibility of the shaft, bearing, or bracket is important.
A 1500 × 1000 mm worktable and 800 mm open height accommodate longer shafts and taller housings than a compact bench-mounted press typically covers.
A 600 mm stroke provides substantial working travel for many press-fit, extraction, and straightening depths on shaft and bearing work without needing a second partial stroke to finish the pass.
For small, fixed-location assembly pressing where the part always sits in the same spot, a stationary C Frame Hydraulic Press covers that repeat work without the added mobility this gantry frame is built for.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated Tonnage | 100 tons |
| Worktable Effective Area | 1500 × 1000 mm |
| Open Height (Daylight) | 800 mm |
| Main Cylinder Stroke | 600 mm |
| Motor Power | 5.5 kW |
| Control | Wireless remote control |
| Main Cylinder | Left-right movable |
Typical Workpiece Materials
This gantry press handles mechanical assembly tasks involving steel shafts, cast iron housings, and hardened bearing components. Actual pressing force depends on the material grade, interference fit, and surface finish.
System Configurations and Features
The standard system pairs a wireless remote receiver with the left-right movable main cylinder. This moves ram activation off the main electrical cabinet, allowing operation from various positions around the gantry.
The main cylinder runs on a traversing carriage across the gantry span, covering multiple press points across long shafts or wide housings without manual workpiece repositioning.
Note: Confirm the carriage is mechanically locked in position before starting the press cycle. The carriage is not designed to traverse under pressing load.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I choose a gantry press with a movable cylinder or a stationary C-frame press for shaft and bearing work?
A gantry press with a movable cylinder repositions the ram across a 1500 × 1000 mm worktable to match the actual position of the shaft or bearing. This is essential for repair work with varying part positions. A C Frame Hydraulic Press suits fixed-location, repeat assembly work where the part always loads into the same spot.
What is the largest shaft or housing this 100 ton gantry press can accommodate?
The 1500 × 1000 mm worktable and 800 mm open height define the available working envelope, but the maximum practical shaft or housing size depends on the workpiece geometry, support arrangement, tooling, and cylinder position.
What does the movable main cylinder change compared to a fixed-ram gantry press?
A fixed-ram gantry requires the workpiece to be positioned under the ram’s single centerline. The left-right movable main cylinder on this press moves to the workpiece instead. This covers different press points across the table without reclamping or re-blocking the part between passes.
What does the wireless remote control add for shaft pressing and straightening work?
The wireless remote control lets the operator trigger the press cycle from a suitable position with a clear view of the workpiece, instead of returning to a fixed control station. This is useful for shaft pressing and straightening work where positioning and visibility are important.
What should I confirm before ordering a 100 ton gantry press for workshop repair use?
Confirm the shaft or housing length against the 1500 × 1000 mm worktable. Check that the 800 mm open height and 600 mm stroke cover the required part height and pressing depth. Finally, verify that the workshop floor space allows for the gantry’s open-sided footprint.
Confirming part size, press point range, and floor space before ordering prevents rework once the press is set up. Send us your part details and pressing requirements for a machine configuration review.
