Servo Press Upgrades for Molded Pulp: Cutting Energy and Gaining Control

Conventional hydraulic presses run pumps at full load even during dwell and idle, wasting energy. A servo press drives only the movement needed, cutting energy use while adding precise pressure and position control — better density and finish with a smaller power bill.

The Scenario: Three challenges in pressing

Molded-pulp pressing faces three challenges:

Pain Points

• Hydraulic systems waste energy running pumps at load during dwell and idle;
• Pressure and position are hard to hold precisely across the cycle;
• Energy cost is a major share of molded-pulp operating expense.

The Solution: Three servo-press solutions

A servo press upgrade offers three solutions:

1. On-demand energy delivery Servo drives deliver power only when the press moves, cutting idle and dwell energy waste.

2. Precise pressure and position control Servo control holds pressure and position accurately for consistent density and finish.

3. Lower operating cost Reduced energy and oil use lower the per-part operating cost.

The Result: Lower bills, better parts

With these solutions, energy use falls and part quality improves at the same time. A servo upgrade pays back through power savings and more consistent output.