This precision 1/4 ton (227kg) PanaPress (arbor press) is extremely useful in manufacturing or as a repair tool.
The PanaVise 502 precision PanaPress is a versatile and compact arbor press used in manufacturing, or as a repair tool. The PanaPress is used for pressing bearings, sleeves, and collars, as well as forming, and assembling small parts, broaching, and staking using its reversible rack. The ram component of the PanaVise 502 precision PanaPress is rack and pinion driven and applies up to 1/4 ton (500 lbs. / 227 kg) of pressure.
The 502 precision PanaPress is an arbor press composed of a 5-7/8" (149.2 mm) long ram housed within a 7" tall press body that sits on a 3-11/16" x 7" (94 mm x 177.8 mm) base. The ram is rack and pinion driven, delivering 1/4 ton (500 lbs.) of pressure along its 3/4" x 3/4" (19.1 mm x 19.1 mm) square end with the downward pull of the unit's 8" (203.2 mm) arm. The level of pressure focused on a precise spot is ideal for pressing bearings, sleeves and collars, as well as forming and assembling small parts, broaching and staking. Accuracy of the ram movement is ensured by four adjustable nylon gibs, arranged along the top face of the PanaPress, which provide strong ram control. The ram is reversible, with one end containing a 1/4" hole accurately reamed for use in optional tooling using available PanaPress accessories (sold separately). Accessories can also be mounted using the two pre-drilled and tapped 1/4"-20 holes in the base of the unit. Four 1/4" (6.3 mm) countersunk holes are provided in the base for mounting of the 502 precision PanaPress to work surfaces.
In Use Example for the Precision PanaPress
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| Shown pressing in the drive pin to assemble a chain |
Shown with customer designed tooling doing staking on a assembly line. |