Lab Efficiency Accelerated: Custom 60-Ton Automatic Hydraulic Press Successfully Commissioned at Leading Vietnamese High-Tech Enterprise

Introduction

In the fields of materials science, advanced metallurgy, and catalyst research, creating highly consolidated, crack-free, and uniform pellets from raw powders requires tremendous, controlled physical force. Recently, Hench completed the manufacturing, delivery, and commissioning of a custom-engineered 60-Ton automatic hydraulic press for a prominent high-tech enterprise in Vietnam.

This heavy-duty system, tailored to the customer’s exact powder compaction and pelletizing workflows, has successfully passed all acceptance testing and is now fully integrated into the client’s daily laboratory operations.

Compaction Challenges in Advanced Powder and Ceramic Preparation

Whether formulating high-density battery electrodes, advanced technical ceramics, or solid powder samples for X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and infrared spectroscopy, the consolidation phase is critical. Compacting fine powders into robust, cohesive solid pellets requires immense pressure to overcome particle friction and trigger plastic deformation.

Using outdated manual hydraulic hand-presses for high-pressure operations introduces several major issues:

• Inconsistent Pellet Density: Manual pumping makes it difficult to maintain a consistent rate of pressure increase, which can lead to internal shear stresses, structural cracks, or capping (where the pellet splits horizontally upon ejection).
• Labor-Intensive Workflows: Consistently pressing pellets at 40, 50, or 60 tons of force manually is physically exhausting for lab technicians, drastically limiting daily throughput.
• Physical Safety Concerns: Operating at such high pressures carries risks. If a die fails or shatters under load, manual presses without safety shields can put lab personnel in serious danger.

To overcome these challenges and standardize their sample prep, the Vietnamese tech company selected Hench’s automated, heavy-duty 60-ton hydraulic solution.

Deep Customization: Inside the Hench HAP-60S Hydraulic System

The 60-ton custom automatic hydraulic press was designed specifically for heavy-duty, high-throughput applications:

• Precision Servo Hydraulic Control: Instead of standard on/off valves, the HAP-60S uses a smart closed-loop servo system. This allows the machine to apply force with an accuracy of ±0.1 Ton, ensuring highly consistent density across all compressed pellets.
• Programmable Compression Cycles: Through a user-friendly 7-inch color touchscreen interface, operators can program multi-stage compression profiles. Users can easily set parameters like pre-pressing force, dwell time, final consolidation force, and controlled decompression rates, which are crucial for preventing cracks in delicate ceramic materials.
• Rugged, Durable Design: To safely handle 60 tons of continuous force, the machine is built with high-tensile alloy pillars and a monolithic steel base, keeping structural flex to a minimum. The pressing platens are made of ultra-hard, wear-resistant steel to prevent surface warping over years of heavy use.
• Full-Enclosure Safety Shielding: The pressing area is completely enclosed behind a high-impact polycarbonate safety door. The machine features an electronic interlock system that prevents operation unless the safety door is fully closed, ensuring complete protection for laboratory operators.

Supporting Global Material Science Innovation

With the custom automatic hydraulic press now fully operational, the Vietnamese technology company has reported a significant jump in research productivity. Samples that once required careful, manual pressing are now produced automatically in seconds, with perfect structural consistency and zero cracking.

This successful project in Vietnam highlights Hench’s ability to design and build highly customized, heavy-duty laboratory equipment for demanding industrial applications. As material science continues to advance globally, Hench remains committed to providing laboratories worldwide with the reliable, high-precision tools they need to succeed.