KC Presses is a division of Sutherland Presses that was formed in 2011. Originally the intent was to offer a more affordable press solution with a simple but safe push button control system.
Over the past 13 years a lot has changed at Sutherland & KC. Leading the charge is our trademarked I-PRESS & Automation Control System. I-PRESS was the inspiration of our CEO, Mark Sutherland, during a visit to the Euro Blech machine tool show about fifteen years ago. While he was visiting the studying the major global press builders, he was shocked at how complex the control system was. This triggered the invention of our I-PRESS & Automation Control which has changed the way press shops operate today.
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The development was based on Safety, Ease of Use, Cool Graphics to Engage Operators, Short Learning Curve, Fully Featured, Performance Monitoring and Data Collection, that other controls builders charge for as options.
Mark contracted a group of Rockwell Allen Bradley programmers and set out on the mission to make I-PRESS a reality. Â Now, fifteen years later, we have the family of controls, I-PRESS MECHANICAL, I-PRESS HYDRO & I-PRESS FORGE.
Enter the improved KC SERVO-HYDRAULICS, we have taken 30 years of history in making C-Frame and Four Post hydraulic presses and taken it to new levels in machine performance, programable motion and speed profiles, safety and press accuracy, fluid management and rigidity.
First, safety levels meet the highest industry standards of Performance Level D (PL-D) and Category 3 (CAT-3) for the pressing industry.
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Machine Performance, Components & Reliability
Having over 65 years of experience in selecting manufacturing partners to make our private label presses, we are pleased to bring to market the updated versions of KC Servo Hydraulic presses. We design and select every component that goes into your presses, We take is very seriously, our name is on it and our 75+year reputation speaks for itself.
Machine Frames
Designed with FEA to meet JIS standards and have minimal deflection, Welded Chamfered Steel, Heat Treated and machined on modern machine tools for precision fit and finish.
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Fluid Management Systems (FMS)
Bosch Rexroth dual circuit control valves for pressure and directional control, gun drilled manifold with pressure test ports, manifolds are raised for ease of access for valve adjustment, limited piping, electronically monitored filters connected to I-PRESS control, high and low level monitors for main tank, tank breather and cleanout panels, servo motor to Rexroth high pressure pump, highspeed prefill valves & main cylinders with crome finish.
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Electrical & Control Systems
The heart of the press is our trademarked I-PRESS and automation controller that is part of the 5.0 industry standards. Fact not fiction, you get detailed as built press schematics for three areas: Main Electrical Panel (MEP), Master Operator Station (MOS) and Machine Side Wiring (MSW). Also included is a complete Bill of Material (BOM) detailing every electrical & hydraulic part on your new press.
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I-PRESS 10” Panel View HMI & Graphics allow easy monitoring and adjustment of, slide positions, speeds and pressures, same for option lower die cushion. Cycle Time Monitor, Remote Connection, Data Retrival, 200 Job Memory, 12 Namable Programable Cam outputs, 16 Namable Programable Die and Automation inputs, Valve Action Chart, Cushion Pin Chart per job and many more. We suggest you contact a Pro at Sutherland to walk you through all that I-PRESS offers. Info@SuthelandPresses.com
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KC Presses is a division of Sutherland Presses that was formed in 2011. Originally the intent was to offer a more affordable press solution with a simple but safe push button control system.
Over the past 13 years a lot has changed at Sutherland & KC. Leading the charge is our trademarked I-PRESS & Automation Control System. I-PRESS was the inspiration of our CEO, Mark Sutherland, during a visit to the Euro Blech machine tool show about fifteen years ago. While he was visiting the studying the major global press builders, he was shocked at how complex the control system was. This triggered the invention of our I-PRESS & Automation Control which has changed the way press shops operate today.
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