News and Updates from Wabash MPI on Compression Molding Equipment and Hydraulic Laboratory Presses
Wabash and Carver at MD&M West 2012
Wabash MPI and Carver, Inc. will be exhibiting at the MD&M West Conference and Expo in Booth No.1688 from February 13-16, 2012 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA.
Wabash MPI offers standard and custom compression molding, transfer molding, vacuum molding, ASTM, composite molding, laboratory and R&D presses, as well as a series of all electric, hydraulic and pneumatic compression presses. Wabash presses are used in a variety of medical and general molding applications using elastomers, composite, gum silicone, thermoset and other materials. Standard press sizes range from .5 – 1000 tons and platen sizes from 12” X 12” to 48” X 48”. Custom designed presses can be supplied to fit your molding needs.
Carver, Inc. is celebrating its 100 year anniversary in 2012. Carver offers two-column and four column benchtop, manual and automatic hydraulic laboratory presses with clamping capacities from 12 to 100 tons. Carver presses are suited for various materials research such as pharmaceuticals, drugs and silicone and other elastomers and for lab testing, laminating and other applications including specimen preparation, splice molding, extrusion and forming.
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Wabash and Carver Exhibiting at Rubber Expo 2011
Wabash MPI and Carver Inc. will be introducing and displaying new products at the Rubber Expo™ & Advanced Materials in Health Care in Booth No.1432 from October 11-13, to be held at the I-X Center in Cleveland, OH. Carver will release a new Auto Series press, the new Auto Four/4819-NE, 48 ton laboratory testing press. This model has been specifically designed to produce rubber test slabs in accordance with ASTM D3182. This press will feature the new AccuHeat™ Heat Tube Platens with ± 1 F° uniformity and accuracy in many applications.
AccuHeat™ platens will be offered in standard sizes from 6” x 6” to 24” x 24” and are available for new and existing Wabash and Carver presses. Custom sizes and configurations are also available. Other Wabash press equipment will also be on display.
Wabash is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom presses. Wabash offers several presses for rubber applications including compression molding presses, ASTM presses for rubber testing and transfer molding presses for rubber. The full line of Wabash presses also includes liquid injection molding, vacuum molding, composite molding, laboratory and R&D presses and all-electric compression presses. Wabash MPI offers custom and special application presses and water and air-cooled chillers.
Carver, Inc. offers two-column and four column benchtop, manual and automatic hydraulic laboratory presses with clamping capacities from 12 to 150 tons. Carver presses are suited for various materials research such as pharmaceuticals, analytical chemistry, plastics, elastomers, lab testing, laminating and other applications including specimen preparation.
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ISO 9001:2008 Certification for Wabash MPI
 Wabash MPI recently received ISO Certification for its quality management system. Wabash was assessed by EAGLE Registrations Inc. and conformed to ISO 9001:2008 standards for its design, manufacture and service of hydraulic, pneumatic and electric presses and their accessories.
In regards to receiving the ISO certification, Beth Gillespie, General Manager of Wabash MPI, said, “We take great pride in our accomplishment of obtaining our ISO Certification. I am proud of and appreciate each and every employee for their efforts in realizing this goal.”
Wabash is an international manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom hydraulic presses including compression molding presses, liquid injection molding, vacuum molding, transfer molding, ASTM, composite molding, laboratory and R&D presses. All electric compression presses are also offered and are suited for performance in a lab or production floor. Wabash provides standard, special application and custom presses to meet customer’s specific requirements.
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Wabash adds Preowned Presses
and Reconditioning Services to its Lineup
Wabash MPI, a leader in standard and custom press manufacturing, is now offering used and reconditioned presses. Customers can see all available presses at http://www.wabashmpi.com/equipment_list.asp. For customers with old presses who want to upgrade, Wabash will offer a trade-in on certain models. A buy-back program for used presses is also available.
 In addition, Wabash offers a reconditioning service. If you have a Wabash press that needs refurbishment, contact the Wabash Service department for information.
Wabash provides standard and custom laboratory and production presses for many applications, including composite molding, compression molding, transfer molding, vacuum molding, compaction, ASTM, laboratory and R&D.
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Wabash and Carver at OrthoTec 2011
 Wabash MPI and Carver, Inc. will be exhibiting at OrthoTec 2011 in Booth No. T3 at the Orthopaedic Capital Center at Grace College in Winona Lake (Warsaw), IN from May 24-25. Wabash and Carver are leading manufacturers and suppliers of standard and custom presses for a variety of molding and compaction applications for the orthopedics industry.
Wabash MPI offers standard and custom compression molding, vacuum molding, transfer molding, ASTM testing, composite molding, laboratory and R&D presses, as well as an all electric compression press. Wabash presses are widely used to mold orthopedic components from UHMWPE for a variety of implantable products. Our compression presses are also commonly used for compacting material, such as titanium for implantable hip caps.
Carver, Inc. offers two-column and four column benchtop, manual and automatic hydraulic laboratory presses with clamping capacities from 12 to 30 tons. Carver presses are suited for various materials research such as pharmaceuticals, analytical chemistry, plastics, elastomers, lab testing, laminating and other applications including specimen preparation.
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Wabash and Carver at SAMPE 2011
Wabash MPI and Carver, Inc. will be exhibiting at SAMPE 2011 in Booth No. 734 at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach, CA from May 23-26. Wabash and Carver are leading manufacturers and suppliers of standard and custom presses for composite molding applications for manufacturing and laboratory applications.
Wabash MPI also offers standard and custom compression molding, vacuum molding, transfer molding and ASTM testing, as well as an all electric compression press.
Carver, Inc. offers two-column and four column benchtop, manual and automatic hydraulic laboratory presses with clamping capacities from 12 to 30 tons. Carver presses are suited for various materials research such as pharmaceuticals, analytical chemistry, plastics, elastomers, lab testing, laminating and other applications including specimen preparation.
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Wabash Compression Molding Presses with Upper Tilting Platen
 Wabash MPI offers compression molding presses with upper tilting platens for easy mold access. The tilting platen allows for the mold to be cleaned as needed, in some cases between each cycle, dependent upon the application. Applications needing frequent cleaning may include silicone molding, rubber molding or other molding applications requiring access to intricate mold cavities.
The upper tilting platen is hinged on the front and is moved hydraulically, tilting 45° and exposing the upper mold half. This gives the operator better access to quickly and easily clean the mold. The upper tilting platen option is available on nearly any size Wabash compression press.
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Singer Appointed Marketing Manager at Wabash and Carver
Wabash MPI and Carver, Inc. announce the appointment of Dave Singer as Marketing Manager for both companies. Singer has served in many roles within the two companies from 1983 to April of 2009.
Wabash is a leading manufacturer and supplier of standard and custom laboratory presses for composite applications, including composite molding, compression molding, transfer molding, vacuum molding, titanium compaction, ASTM, laboratory and R&D presses.
Carver is a leading manufacturer of manual and automated presses for a variety of applications, including IR and XRF pelletizing, laminating, molding sample preparation, physical testing, oil extraction and other specialized applications. A full line of parts and accessories for a variety of applications is also available.
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Superplastics Forming Presses from Wabash
Wabash MPI offers superplastic forming presses for molding titanium alloy sheet materials for military and aerospace applications. This forming process begins with press heating platens hot forming the material and the die up to 1832 F° (1000 C°). Gas pressure then slowly inflates the heated material to fit the die, conforming to even the smallest details.
Wabash MPI is an international manufacturer and supplier of compression molding presses, vacuum molding, transfer molding, ASTM testing, composite molding, laboratory and R&D presses. An all electric compression press is also offered. Wabash provides standard, special application and custom presses to meet customer’s specific requirements.
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Transfer Presses in C-Frame and Four-Post Models
 Transfer presses from Wabash MPI are ideal for medical gum stock silicone applications and are also available with clean room compatibility. Standard press sizes range from 15 to 350 tons and are available in a variety of pot/plunger sizes and configurations for a range of applications.
The transfer presses are offered in four post and C-frame press styles to meet specific process needs. Press frames can also be custom designed to fit specific applications. Various control options including process control and data collection are also available.
Wabash MPI is a leading manufacturer and supplier of compression molding presses, liquid injection molding, vacuum molding, transfer molding, ASTM, composite molding, laboratory and R&D presses. A series of all electric compression presses are also offered. Wabash provides standard, special application and custom presses to meet customer’s specific requirements.
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Wabash MPI Hydraulic Presses for ASTM Test Sample Molding
 A hydraulic press specifically designed to mold test samples of rubber for ASTM D3182 is available from WABASH MPI. The Genesis Series Compression Press, Model G50H-19, has adjustable clamp force of 8 to 50 tons. Fully guided, heated and insulated platens are 19” x 19” with operating temperature to 500°. Proprietary platen design provides more precise temperature uniformity across the platen surface.
Other features include integral hydraulic system, fully programmable controls and fully guarded clamp area with interlocked operator gate. Options include contact gauge for more quiet operation and low pressure system for operation from 2 to 50 tons clamp force.
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Wabash MPI Received Patent for E-Series All-Electric Compression Press
Wabash MPI has recently received patent U.S. 6990896B2 for their all electric E-Series Compression Press. Especially suited for clean room and laboratory applications, the E-Series is designed for round-the-clock performance in a lab or on the production floor.
This press series is clean, quiet to operate, and offers greater precision and reliability over hydraulically driven presses. It also offers greater energy savings, especially for longer dwell time applications. The E-Series is ideal for compression molding rubber/elastomers, gum silicones, various TPR’s, thermosets, and plastics, but can also be used in various bonding and laminating applications. The unique all electric power/drive system provides accurate ramping of clamp force from 1,000 lbs to 30 tons.
Standard temperature range is to 650°F (higher temperatures optionally available), and platen sizes range from 12" x 12" to 24" x 24".
The E-series features a microprocessor-based programmable control of all press functions. Heated platens are fully insulated, cartridge heaters are included. The temperature is controlled thru the PLC and has programmable heating and cooling capability. An integral load cell is included for force feedback to the PLC providing programmable pressure ramping capability. The PLC also has a segmented program structure with recipe storage.
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