Sacmi: The Android Series, the latest generation of hydraulic presses

The Android Series, the latest generation of hydraulic presses to be developed by Sacmi, is the result of the unique experience and reliability of the world’s technological leader in the fields of ceramic plant engineering and pressing.
In addition to renewed styling, these new machines feature important technical developments that ensure power, precision, reliability and long-lasting performance.
The new PH3200 press (32,000 kN pressing force, 2450 mm clearance), the first in the new range, uses an innovative bound tie-rod preloading system which combines the reliability of the binding system with the simplicity of traditional tie-rods. The structure was designed using the latest optimisation software which is capable of reducing stresses, thereby ensuring greater reliability while increasing rigidity (improved compaction uniformity). The new hydraulic system, equipped with sophisticated adjustment capabilities, allows even the most difficult materials to be compacted, while the new self-diagnosis software allows faults to be detected very quickly.
Key features of the new range:

• The accumulators provide the necessary acceleration to guarantee maximum productivity in all operating conditions.
• The status indicators, visible even at a distance, provide clear information on the operational status of the machine.
• The machine is ready to fit the fast mould changeover unit, which allows the mould to be changed in just half an hour.
• The fast and precise SPE ejector allows large formats to be loaded with the same quality and repeatability as the small sizes.
• The variable capacity pump power unit provides the propulsion required to achieve high levels of productivity without wasting energy due to optimisation of the hydraulic circuit.
• The multiplier increases the delivery rate to the cylinder and thereby raises machine speed, even on high-thickness tiles. It enhances the reliability of the press by reducing the number of zones and hydraulic components operating at high pressure.
• The new bound ring structure combines the simplicity of traditional tie-rods with the reliability of the binding system.
• The system is made using the most advanced optimisation software to minimise stresses.
• The proportional hydraulic system allows for totally automatic press management and guarantees the highest precision and repeatability, even at high levels of productivity.
• The Profibus guarantees extremely high control system processing speeds and allows for outstanding precision and repeatability, even at high levels of productivity.
• The interface allows press data to be displayed and set more ergonomically thanks to touch screen technology and user-friendly graphics.