Metalpress 150 EVO S: the evolution of the 150 EVO, featuring automatic adjustment that eliminates setup downtime and an HMI panel that keeps everything under control
The S Version: Technical Differences That Save Hours of Production Time
The Metalpress 150 EVO S briquetting machine is designed to process chips of various sizes and types without requiring setup stops. There are two key technical differences compared to the 150 EVO: briquette length adjustment via position transducers and the Siemens HMI operator panel.
Automatic briquette length adjustment using position transducers: no setup downtime
Thanks to an algorithm built into the program, the machine is able—after ejecting the first briquette—to self-adjust to achieve the length set on the operator panel. This operation is always performed by the machine, and if the briquette’s length varies due to differences in size or type, the algorithm automatically adjusts to maintain the set length. As a result, there are no machine stoppages for continuous adjustments, ensuring stable and programmable production output.
New Oil Cooling System with Continuous Off-Line Filtration: Guaranteed Continuous Operation
The new oil cooling system consists of an air/oil heat exchanger, a filter, and a self-contained motor-pump unit. It is designed to ensure continuous oil purification by maintaining the oil at an optimal temperature, preventing overheating, reducing component wear, and consequently minimizing long-term maintenance and machine downtime.
The Siemens HMI Panel: Operations Under Control at All Times
The multilingual Siemens HMI panel allows the operator to modify operating parameters using custom recipes, monitor diagnostics in real time, view production status, and automatically track maintenance schedules.
Excellent design for integration into our centralized systems
The Metalpress 150 EVO S is designed to integrate into COMAFER’s automated centralized systems with the IL 500P conveyor belt for chip loading and the IL30 conveyor belt for briquette unloading.
Standard Components and Features
The Metalpress 150 EVO S is equipped with a base that doubles as an oil reservoir, a gearmotor for the agitator, a hydraulic cylinder for the drawer, a hydraulic cylinder for the compactor, inductive proximity sensors, a hydraulic system with a cast iron pump, an oil cooling system with continuous off-line filtration, a briquette ejection system with a partition equipped with a hydraulic cylinder, and an electrical control panel with a Siemens PLC and HMI. Measuring 1250 × 1780 × 1660 mm and weighing 1080 kg, it can be easily installed even in non-dedicated spaces. The total installed power is 10 kW.
Compatible materials
Aluminum, steel, stainless steel, titanium, cast iron, copper, brass, bronze, nickel, and other ferrous and non-ferrous metals. For non-standard materials, free sample testing is available at COMAFER’s R&D department.
Measurable operational benefits
Briquetting with the Metalpress 150 EVO S reduces volume by up to 90%, recycling costs by 70%, and handling costs by 80%. The briquettes offer 50% higher commercial value than loose chips and 90% higher melting yield. The pressing process ensures the recovery of up to 90% of the expensive coolant allowing it to be recirculated back into the machine tool, eliminating waste. Additionally, the automatic adjustment of briquette length eliminates setup downtime when processing mixed chip types, and the HMI operator panel keeps everything under control.For those in the industry, the difference in productivity is immediate and measurable.