Simpac Installation

Posted by mppsadmin on September 29, 2020

MPPS as the UK Sales and Service Agent for SIMPAC Mechanical and Hydraulic presses has just installed an automated press line at a leading manufacturer of central heating products. The line includes four 300 tonne Solid Frame Mechanical Presses with Blank Destack / Feeder and Inter-press Shuttle Transfer system.

MPPS project managed and provided personnel and heavy lifting equipment for the unloading of the equipment from delivery vehicles, unpacking, then transporting and positioning of the presses within the factory using twin VersaLifts. Working within the constraints of Covid-19 conditions MPPS successfully completed the installation within the scheduled programme. As project manager and service agent for SIMPAC, MPPS was responsible for all Planning, Risk Assessments, Methods Statements; plus providing personnel approved for working in confined spaces, compliance with health and safety requirements including working within Covid-19 constraints. MPPS provided ongoing support to the SIMPAC engineers for final commissioning.

The SIMPAC product range includes mechanical and hydraulic presses, servo presses, transfer presses, blanking and tandem lines. Worldwide users include manufacturers of domestic appliances and household goods and electronic components in addition to the automotive industry and its suppliers.

The SIMPAC range of presses is complimentary to MPPS’s established reputation for the installation, maintenance and repair of mechanical power presses and hydraulic presses.

For further information please contact MPPS.