Laboratory platen press LabEcon

Fontijne Presses’ floor standing LabEcon – a 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.

Fontijne Presses’ laboratory platen presses are used for quality control and R&D support in the rubber, polymer and composite industries.

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.

The LabEcon press is delivered with the ProView control system which includes a 15” touch screen for temperature and closing force control. The large screen area of the ProView system gives the user a very good view on the settings and progress of the LabEcon as well as extra comfort to control the unit. It includes an automatic venting system/degassing stroke that allows to vent the unit by automatically opening and closing – after a preset period of time – the press.

The LabEcon press comes with an exhaust or extraction hood that sits on top of the press and can be connected to an existing exhaust system, using the Jacob ø200 mm connection flange.

LabEcon features

2 column press frame: extraordinarily high parallelism and easy access to press area
Extremely accurate temperature distribution
Fixed upper platen, moveable lower platen
Fast closing and accurate pressing by a highly controlled pressure build-up
precise force distribution over the full platen surface thanks to the rigid design
Automatic control of the hydraulic pressure in order to maintain a stable press force
Compact and saving lab space: small footprint through pillar design
Easy to operate via touch screen control
Automatic venting and exhaust hood
High safety level
Service friendly
Several options available: heating packages up to 400°C, automated water cooling of the press platens, multiple daylight configurations, special platen material, roller bed, light and sound signals

ProView control system for laboratory presses from Fontijne Presses

The LabEcon is equipped with the ProView system, which uses a 15” touch screen. This system allows you full control over the press cycle and comes with a wide range of features and setting options:

Temperature and pressure control
Heating and cooling ramp functions
Pressureless preheating
Graphical representation of the process
Data recording & USB export options
Different user access levels
Compose and store up to 999 presets

More information

Product brochure: Fontijne Presses LabEcon series.pdf