Tonnage Calibration

Tonnage monitoring equipment has been around for several decades. The early models were

sometimes finicky, hard to use, and susceptible to outside electrical interference. Today's

tonnage monitors are easier to install, simpler to use, and more reliable.

Many types are available to meet the requirements of various applications. Several models can

teach themselves and automatically set high and low limits around a desirable tonnage. If these

limits are violated, a fault occurs.

Why Monitor Tonnage?

Just as a speedometer provides important information for operating a vehicle, a tonnage

monitor provides important information for operating a stamping press. Without a tonnage

monitor, you must guess the amount of tonnage to which you are subjecting your press and

die.

A tonnage monitor can help protect your press and die from hard hits. It also can simplify die

setting, because setting up to a known tonnage rather than an estimate results in fewer

adjustments. The goal is to produce quality parts using the least amount of tonnage, because it

saves wear and tear on the press and die.

We work with most suppliers of tonnage monitor systems and with this relationship we offer

complete turnkey installations which includes complete tonnage calibration of the press. We

are very familiar with most systems that are available today.