Gap Frame
Presses — Mechanical and Hydraulic
Presses Built Around the Part, the Process, and the Pressroom
Mechanical Presses
Gap Frame
Gap Frame
Straight Side
Straight Side
Straight Side
Straight Side
Straight Side
Straight Side
Straight Side
High Speed
High Speed
High Speed
Servo Presses
Servo-Electric
Servo-Electric
Servo-Electric
Direct Drive
Direct Drive
Eccentric Geared
Crankshaft
Forging Presses
Cold Forging
Cold / Semi-Hot Forging
Cold / Semi-Hot Forging
Cold Forging
Cold-Forging Transfer
Cold Forging
Cold Forging
Warm / Hot Forging
Warm / Hot Forging
Hydraulic Presses
Standard Hydraulic
Custom Frame
Custom Frame
Custom Frame
Custom Frame
Custom Frame
Sheet Hydroforming
Sheet Hydroforming
Compression Molding
Stamtec
One of the largest press builders in the world — gap frame, straight side and direct-drive servo presses, with a large in-stock inventory and engineering support in Manchester, Tennessee.
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Stamtec, through its parent company, is one of the largest press builders in the world: more than 50,000 presses sold, 1,500 employees and 6,500,000 square feet of manufacturing floor space across facilities in the U.S., Taiwan, China and Mexico, producing over 3,000 presses a year. Operating since 1949, with more than 30 years in the U.S. market and presses running in over 40 countries.
What sets Stamtec apart: a large in-stock mechanical press inventory in the U.S., in-house manufacturing and assembly, an engineering and support team at a 65,000 square foot facility in Manchester, Tennessee, turn-key integration for complete systems, and competitive pricing for quality products.
| Equipment | Category | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| OCP Single Point Gap | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| GL1 Link-Motion Gap Frame | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| G2 C Frame Double Crank | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| SC1 Compact Straight Side | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| ST1 Straight Side Single Crank | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| S1 Heavy-Duty Straight Side | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Contact |
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| Equipment | Category | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| GTX Straight Side Double Crank | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| ETX Two-Point Eccentric Geared | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| S2 Straight Side | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| SE Two- and Four-Point Eccentric Geared | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Contact |
| GHS High-Speed Precision Gap Frame | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| HS2 High-Speed Welded Straight Side | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| High Speed 2-Point Straight Side | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| iS1 Direct Drive Servo | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| iS2 Two Point Direct Drive Servo | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| SDS Eccentric-Geared Servo | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Contact |
| S2S Two-Point Crankshaft Servo | Mechanical / Servo Presses | Open |
| LF1 Compound-Link Cold Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
| KW1 Cold / Semi-Hot Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
| KW2 Two-Point Knuckle-Joint Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
| KP Near-Net-Shape Cold Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
| KT Cold-Forging Transfer | Forging Presses | Open |
| KL1 Stephenson-Drive Cold Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
| KL2 Two-Point Stephenson-Drive Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
| WF1 Warm-Hot Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
| WF2 Two-Point Warm-Hot Forging | Forging Presses | Open |
Beckwood
Hydraulic and servo-electric press builder — Ascent quick-ship hydraulic presses, EVOx and LSP servo-electric presses, TRIFORM sheet hydroforming and fully custom press systems.
| Equipment | Category | Brochure |
|---|---|---|
| Ascent Standard Hydraulic | Hydraulic Presses | Open |
| Custom Gib-Guided Straight Side | Custom Presses | Contact |
| Custom 4-Post | Custom Presses | Contact |
| Custom 2-Post | Custom Presses | Contact |
| Custom C-Frame and Gap Frame | Custom Presses | Contact |
| Custom Non-Traditional | Custom Presses | Contact |
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| Equipment | Category | Brochure |
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| EVOx C-Series Servo-Electric C-Frame | Servo-Electric Presses | Open |
| EVOx P-Series Servo-Electric 4-Post | Servo-Electric Presses | Open |
| LSP Linear Servo-Electric | Servo-Electric Presses | Open |
| TRIFORM Fluid Cell Hydroforming | Sheet Hydroforming | Open |
| TRIFORM Deep Draw Hydroforming | Sheet Hydroforming | Open |
| Compression Molding Press System | Compression Molding | Contact |
Problem
Presses are at the center of many metal forming operations, and the right press must match the customer’s part, tooling, material, tonnage, stroke, speed, safety requirements, and production goals. Whether the need is a new mechanical press, hydraulic press, replacement of aging equipment, a blanking press, or a complete press line, VMS helps customers evaluate the full pressroom process instead of treating the press as a stand-alone purchase.
What VMS delivers
- Press selection
- Mechanical and hydraulic press recommendations based on part requirements, tonnage, bed size, shut height, stroke, speed, energy, material, tooling, automation and operator workflow.
- Replacing aging presses
- Support for replacing older presses that are difficult to maintain, create excessive downtime, or no longer meet safety, control, speed or production expectations.
- Complete pressroom
- Feed lines, coil handling, press controls, tonnage monitoring, die protection, light curtains, guarding, lubrication, scrap removal, conveyors, transfer automation, foundations, rigging, electrical, startup, training and service.
- Application support
- Stamping, blanking, hand-transfer operations and automated press lines for high-volume production, fabrication, appliance, HVAC, automotive, construction, furniture and other formed metal applications.
- Single point of contact
- Coordination from press selection through layout, installation planning, startup, training and long-term support.
Proof
VMS supported Hancock Enterprises with 18 Stamtec presses, helping replace older dry clutch and brake presses with newer wet clutch and brake technology, improved controls, guarding, and safer operator layouts. The project helped improve safety, reduce wear and maintenance, increase throughput by approximately 15%, and reduce downtime to single digits for the year.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How do we know whether we need a mechanical press or a hydraulic press?
The right press depends on the part, material, forming process, tonnage, stroke, speed, energy requirements, dwell needs, tooling, and production volume. Mechanical presses are often a fit for repeatable higher-speed stamping applications, while hydraulic presses are often considered when the process requires full tonnage through the stroke, longer dwell, forming flexibility, or application-specific force control.
When should a customer replace an older press?
Replacement should be considered when older equipment creates excessive downtime, maintenance cost, noise, safety concerns, control limitations, slow cycle rates, inconsistent production, or difficulty supporting current tooling and operator requirements. VMS can help compare repair, retrofit, used equipment, and new press options.
Can VMS support a complete press line instead of only supplying the press?
Yes. VMS can support the press, feed line, coil handling, controls, guarding, tonnage monitoring, lubrication, scrap handling, conveyors, foundations, rigging, electrical support, startup, training, and service coordination depending on the customer’s scope.
What information is needed to quote or recommend a press?
Helpful information includes part drawings, material type and thickness, tonnage requirements, bed size, shut height, stroke, speed, feed direction, automation needs, tooling details, safety requirements, available floor space, foundation needs, utilities, target production rate, and whether the customer needs a stand-alone press or a full press line.