210007 (1) ITALPRESSE Model LOCKFORM, 3D Laminating Press, s.n. 138000903, new in 2003, the LOCKFORM utilizes both vacuum below the film and positive air pressure above the film to form the film into even the most detailed profiles with superior definition.  Deep, intricate profiles and recessed finger pulls are no problem for the LOCKFORM. 

• Heating platen dimensions................................................................ 1,450 x 2,800 mm (57” x 110”)
• Maximum useful lamination area....................................................... 1,250 x 2,600 mm (49” x 102”)
• Maximum working thickness (Panel + Pedestal)............................................ 55 mm (2.17”)
• PVC foil width................................................................................. 1,420 -1,450 mm (55.9” – 57”)
• Total laminating pressure.................................................................. 230 metric tons (253 US tons)
• Maximum positive air pressure...................................................................... 6 bar (85 psi)
• Maximum platen temperature...................................................................... 150^o C (302^o F)
• Press weight.......................................................................................... 13,000 kg (28,600 lbs)
• Voltage ............................................................................................. 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycle

 This machine is equipped with:

• The press frames are flame cut from solid steel plates, CNC machined and assembled without welding to assure reliable sealing of the forming chamber and eliminate structural failure due to fatigue stressed welds.
• The press is equipped with a massive aluminum upper heating platen constructed with two levels of electrical resistance heating elements and channels for circulation of thermal oil assuring maximum uniformity in platen temperature.  The platen also has channels for preheating the positive air charge.  The surface is black anodized to maximize the radiant qualities of the platen.  The platen temperature is precisely controlled by dual digital thermostatic controls.
• The press features ITALPRESSE’S wedge locking system providing reliable sealing of the forming chamber while eliminating the need for high tonnage press cylinders.   The press is opened and closed and the forming chamber locked by small hydraulic cylinders powered by a low-pressure hydraulic gear pump.
• The forming chamber is sealed with o-ring seal actuated by air pressure that automatically compensates for different foil thickness.
• The machine has twotray loading stations installed on opposite ends of the press.  Each station is equipped with an aluminum shuttle tray and automatic movement of the tray in and out of the press.  This configuration allows one tray to be in the press while the other is being unloaded and reloaded or both trays out of the press for loading access.
• High efficiency vacuum pump with a 1000-liter vacuum accumulator tank
• Elcon industrial PC control system running on Microsoft Windows based software equipped with a color graphic touch screen to set, control, and monitor all machine functions, cycle times, platen temperature, pressures, and storage of programs by alpha-numeric codes.  A modem is provided for on-line remote troubleshooting.
• Thermoformed ABS safety enclosure with gull-wing entry doors on all four sides of the press for easy maintenance access.
• (2) pneumatic operated cut-off devices for parting the foil from the roll installed on both tray stations.

 Today’s replacement cost $214,200

PRICE FOB Punta Gorda, FL - fully refurbished by Italpresse USA $95,500.00