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=About our machine=
=About our machine=
*Model:
*Model: ARCAN SP20
*
 


=Guides and Manuals=
=Guides and Manuals=
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=Safety=
=Safety=
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*Secure Workpiece & Bed: Ensure the workpiece is centered on the press bed and fully supported. Never use the press without ensuring the bed support pins are fully engaged.
*Prevent Ejection: Use protective, heavy-duty shields when pressing items like bearings, as parts can be ejected at dangerous speeds. Do not use the press to compress springs.
*Safety Equipment (PPE): Always wear safety goggles, gloves, and sturdy footwear while operating.
*Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect the press before each use for bent, cracked, or leaking parts. Check hydraulic fluid levels regularly.
*Operation Hazards: Never stand directly in front of a loaded press. Keep hands and feet away from the bed area, and do not leave a loaded press unattended.
*Load Limits: Do not exceed the 20-ton capacity.


=Tips=
=Tips=
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=Helpful Videos=
=Helpful Videos=
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*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qD4BQhMEJ3U How To Use A Hydraulic Press The Right Way]


=Maintenance=
=Maintenance=

Latest revision as of 10:58, 6 February 2026

ARCAN SP20 Press

About our machine

  • Model: ARCAN SP20


Guides and Manuals

Safety

  • Secure Workpiece & Bed: Ensure the workpiece is centered on the press bed and fully supported. Never use the press without ensuring the bed support pins are fully engaged.
  • Prevent Ejection: Use protective, heavy-duty shields when pressing items like bearings, as parts can be ejected at dangerous speeds. Do not use the press to compress springs.
  • Safety Equipment (PPE): Always wear safety goggles, gloves, and sturdy footwear while operating.
  • Inspection & Maintenance: Inspect the press before each use for bent, cracked, or leaking parts. Check hydraulic fluid levels regularly.
  • Operation Hazards: Never stand directly in front of a loaded press. Keep hands and feet away from the bed area, and do not leave a loaded press unattended.
  • Load Limits: Do not exceed the 20-ton capacity.

Tips

Helpful Videos

Maintenance

Parts: