Fontijne Presses’ floor standing LabEcon series – available with a press range of 300, 600 or 1000 kN – is an automated hydraulic laboratory press, which incorporates many features and qualities of the top-of-the-line LabPro series.
The critically acclaimed LabEcon series is known for his accurate and consistent pressing quality, and is therefore widely chosen as sample preparation press for quality control and R&D.
Depending on the model – 300, 600, 1000 – the press range goes up to 300, 600 or 1000 kN at 300°C. Regardless of the model or settings used, the results will always be accurate and consistent.
The unit’s small footprint allows it to get installed easily in the lab, while its ergonomic design and straightforward touchscreen interface are appreciated by lab technicians. Furthermore, the LabEcon series incorporates many additional safety features, such as a fixed upper platen, an emergency stop system and a safety shield.
Options
Fontijne Presses has several options available for your LabEcon press, allowing you to expand the area of application and to get the best possible performance from the unit.
Programmable or ProView control system
The LabEcon presses can either be delivered with our Programmable Control System – which uses an 8.4” touch screen –, or with our ProView system which includes a 15” touch screen. The larger screen area of the ProView system gives the user a better view on the settings and progress of the LabEcon and adds extra comfort to control the unit. Moreover, the ProView system adds a frequency controller to control the speed of the press during the final closing phase.
Heating capacity to 400°C
The heating capacity of the LabEcon models can be expanded up to 400°C. This allows to use of a wider range of sample materials.
Fast heating system
When this system is installed, the heating process of the LabEcon presses can be accelerated to 20°C/min. This saves quite some time, as it only takes 8 minutes to reach 180°C (instead of 16 minutes) or just 19 minutes to reach 400°C (instead of 38 minutes).
Active cooling system
Automated water cooling of the press platens, controlled by electric valves. This way, the press can be deployed swiftly for upcoming tasks that need a lower temperature setpoint.
Please note that the cooling system can be made compliant with ASTM D4703 (to achieve a 15°C/min cooling ramp) upon request.
Multiple ‘daylights’
By adding extra daylights – this refers to the opening between the lower and higher platens –, a significantly larger number of samples can be processed within the same cycle. Each daylight can have its own heating/cooling settings.
Steel, aluminum and copper platens
By using optional platens in steel, aluminum or copper, a specific temperature distribution profile can be achieved.
Additional options
Your LabEcon press can also be equipped with additional options like a roller bed, an exhaust hood, an automatic venting cycle and light and sound systems to indicate the end of a press cycle.
- Roller bed: consists of ball transfer units allowing to insert the mold more easily.
- Exhaust/extraction hood: sits on top of the press and can be connected to an existing exhaust system, using the Jacob ø200 mm connection flange.
- Automatic venting cycle/degassing stroke: allows to vent the unit, by automatically open and close – after a preset period of time – the press. From 1 to 99 venting cycles.
- Light signal: a light signal on top of the unit indicates the end of a press cycle.
- Sound signal: an acoustic signal indicates when the press cycle is finished.
Extended guarantee & maintenance plan
Upon request, the standard guarantee period can be extended. Fontijne Presses also offers preventive maintenance and a calibration service.
Technical specifications
| LabEcon | 300 | 600 | 1000 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. closing force* | kN | 300 | 600 | 1000 |
| Platen size* | mm | 320 x 320 | 400 x 400 | 500 x 500 |
| Specific pressure with full load | N/mm2 | 2,93 | 3,75 | 4 |
| Specific pressure with 250 x 250mm load | N/mm2 | 4,8 | 9,6 | 16 |
| Maximum temperature | °C | 300 (optionally up to 400°C) | ||
| Standard daylight opening* | mm | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| Amperage | A | 16 | 32 | 32 |
| Voltage | V | 3 x 400V/50 Hz + zero + ground 3 x 480V/60 Hz + zero + ground | ||
| Length | mm | 790 | 790 | 790 |
| Width | mm | 880 | 880 | 880 |
| Height | mm | 1790 | 1790 | 1790 |
| Weight | kg | 600 | 800 | 1000 |
* These parameter values can be altered upon request. Please contact us for further information.
Fontijne Presses BV has a policy of continuous product development and reserves the right to amend these specifications without prior notice.