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Fiber Cement Roofing Sheets · Hydraulic Press Machine

1600T Four Column Hydraulic Press for Fiber Cement Roofing Sheets

1600T Rated Capacity
180 mm/s Slider Down Speed
6–14 mm/s Slider Pressing Speed
200 mm/s Slider Return Speed
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01 — Press System

1600T Four Column Hydraulic Press Machine

The 1600-ton four-pillar hydraulic press from Sinter Hydraulics India is a core machine for fiber cement roofing sheet production, enabling high-strength roofing panels, excellent dimensional accuracy, long-term durability, and stable large-volume industrial output. Engineered with a heavy-duty pre-stressed four-column frame and multi-stage pressure control, it compacts wet cement-fiber sheets precisely to maximize load-bearing capacity and weather protection.

Use Case

The 1600-ton four-pillar hydraulic press is designed for heavy-duty compression forming of fiber cement roofing sheets made from cement, silica, sand, fly ash, reinforced fibers, and performance additives. Applied after sheet forming and vacuum de-watering, the press densifies thick cement mats into deep corrugated or profiled roofing shapes, optimizing fiber alignment and bonding prior to autoclave curing.

Core Applications

  • Heavy-duty high-tonnage compression forming and corrugated profiling of industrial fiber cement roofing sheets
  • High-pressure manufacturing of weather-resistant, non-combustible exterior roofing panels and agricultural cladding sheets
  • Precision consolidation of wet-formed or Hatschek-laminated cement sheets to achieve maximum core density and structural strength

Material

  • Ordinary Portland Cement, fine quartz silica flour, fly ash, washed sand, and active mineral cementitious binders
  • Organic refined wood cellulose pulp fibers, alkali-resistant synthetic PVA or polypropylene reinforcing fibers, and mica fillers
  • Hydrophobic silicone waterproofing agents, setting accelerators, and non-combustible weatherproofing additives

Typical Products Processed

  • Heavy-duty corrugated fiber cement roofing sheets for industrial factories, warehouses, and agricultural shelters
  • Deep-profile structural roofing panels, ridge caps, eaves gutters, and weather-resistant architectural side cladding
  • High-density autoclave-cured fiber cement roofing panels engineered for high wind resistance and severe climatic exposure

Key Functions

  • Application of massive 1600-ton hydraulic compression across wide corrugated mats to purge residual moisture and bond matrix fibers
  • Multi-stage pressure ramping and dwell timing to lock in uniform sheet thickness and deep corrugation profile definitions
  • Controlled platen deceleration prior to sheet contact to prevent hydraulic shock, fiber washing, or profile distortion
  • Precision hydraulic and pneumatic ejector pin actuation ensuring gentle, non-destructive release of heavy green-state roofing panels

Why 1600 Ton Hydraulic Press?

  • Delivers 1600 tons of uniform, high-density compaction force required to consolidate thick, wide corrugated cement sheets and eliminate air voids
  • Heavy four-pillar guide structure maintains absolute platen parallelism under maximum tonnage, completely preventing sheet warping, thickness variation, and structural defect formation

02 — Technical Specifications

SM 1600 HP – HYDRAULIC PRESS MACHINE COMPLETE TECHNICAL DATA

The SM 1600 HP heavy-duty hydraulic press delivers high-tonnage compaction force and rigid parallel platen guidance engineered specifically for fiber cement corrugated roofing sheets. Its pre-stressed four-column structure and multi-stage pressure ramping purge excess moisture, consolidate dense cement-fiber mats, and ensure absolute board flatness.

Capacity

  • Maximum continuous compression molding force capacity of 16000 kN
  • Dedicated hydraulic bottom ejector force capacity of 2000 kN

Structural Design

  • Heavy stress relieved four column guide structure engineered for precise parallel compression molding
  • FEA stress relieved heavy steel plate welded bolster and upper moving platen assembly

Frame Type

  • Precision aligned solid induction hardened pillar frame guide structure
  • Stress relieved heavy welded steel plate bolster and upper moving slide assembly

Hydraulic System

  • High output variable displacement axial piston pump fluid power assembly
  • Multi stage high capacity offline oil filtration loop with integrated oil coolers

Main Ram Stroke

  • Maximum vertical slide compression travel distance capability of 1000 mm
  • Electronic stroke length limitation positioning resolution accurate within 0.005 mm

Working Hydraulic Pressure

  • Maximum continuous operating main hydraulic system fluid pressure of 260 bar
  • Peak shock safety valve pressure relief calibration threshold limit of 290 bar

Daylight Gap

  • Maximum open vertical daylight window working clearance of 1500 mm
  • Minimum closed shut die height tool workspace space of 400 mm

Approach Speed

  • Accelerated downward advance slide rapid travel speed of 250 mm/Sec
  • Controlled fiber cement roofing mold engagement deceleration velocity of 10 mm/Sec

Pressing / Drawing Speed

  • Precision fiber cement roofing panel compaction molding speed of 3 to 8 mm/Sec
  • Maximum resistance continuous molding compression velocity of 10 mm/Sec

Return Speed

  • Smooth upward ram extraction retraction travel speed of 200 mm/Sec
  • Fast automated hydraulic decompression pre return system cycle timing

Bed / Platen Size Platen

  • Total clear bolster bed width left to right of 3600 mm
  • Total clear bolster bed depth front to back of 1800 mm

Columns

  • High tensile forged alloy steel pillar diameter of 350 mm
  • Heavy duty wear resistant bronze guide bushings with automatic grease lubrication

Working Envelope

  • Total horizontal internal clear workspace area of 3600 by 1800 mm
  • Maximum permissible upper compression mold assembly mass weight of 15000 kg

Control System

  • Industrial programmable logic controller linked with a graphical touchscreen station
  • Dual redundant non contact linear transducer position tracking systems accurate within 0.002 mm

Main Motor Power

  • High efficiency primary hydraulic pump electric drive motor power of 110 kW
  • Dedicated auxiliary cooling and continuous oil filtration motor power of 11 kW

Valves & Hydraulics

  • High dynamic response proportional pressure and flow control cartridge valve manifold block
  • Fast acting overhead gravity pre fill oil valve unit assembly

Automation

  • Digital interface connection ports for synchronized automatic mold tray transfer systems
  • Integrated multi point hydraulic pin ejectors and pneumatic mold release air blowers

Safety Features

  • Dual channel infrared light curtain barriers guarding operator workspace zones
  • Automated heavy duty dual fail safe mechanical anti drop ram safety locking blocks

SM 1600 HP — Model Specifications

  • Nominal Force: 16000 KN
  • Maximum Hydraulic Pressure: 25 MPa
  • Max Opening Height of the Slider: 1500 mm
  • Max Stroke of the Slider: 900 mm
  • Effective Bed Size: 1600 × 1600 mm
  • Slider Down Speed: 180 mm/s
  • Slider Pressing Speed: 6–14 mm/s
  • Slider Return Speed: 200 mm/s
  • Ejector Cylinder Nominal Force: 800 KN
  • Stroke of the Ejection Cylinder: 300 mm
Production Case Study

Fiber Cement Roofing Sheets Production Line

20,000 to 32,000 cPsSlurry Viscosity
Cement, Silica, Fly Ash, Cellulose FibersMaterial
50 to 90 SecCycle time
30 to 60 sheetsOutput/Hour
Board core density stabilized
Exact thickness tolerance maintained
Corrugation profile cracking eliminated
Board warping completely prevented
Water de-watering speed optimized
Reject scrap rates minimized
Extended mold service life

03 — Die / Mold System

Precision Fiber Cement Roofing Sheets Die Mold Engineering

This precision corrugated fiber cement roofing sheet compression mold features CNC machined alloy steel pattern plates, high-capacity de-watering drainage channels, and pneumatic ejector systems. Engineered for 1600-ton hydraulic pressing, it ensures uniform cement-fiber consolidation, deep profile definition, and high weatherproofing structural stability.

Use Case

The corrugated fiber cement roofing sheet mold integrates into 1600-ton four-column hydraulic presses to compact wet cement, silica, fly ash, and fiber mats into high-density roofing panels. It purges excess moisture, maintains precise corrugation profiles, and delivers warp-free weather-resistant sheets ready for autoclave curing.

Technical Specifications (Tooling)

Die Type

  • Heavy duty corrugated compression compaction mold assembly for fiber cement roofing sheets and ridge caps
  • Matched upper corrugated male platen and lower female wave pattern cavity mold set with integrated pneumatic part ejection

Die Materials

  • Premium grade P20 tool steel mold plates offering exceptional mechanical toughness and chemical resistance against alkaline cement slurries
  • Wear resistant chromium plated hardened SKD11 steel edge framing rails installed along high wear perimeter sealing margins

Tool Configuration & Construction

  • Precision CNC machined heavy-duty corrugated pattern plates engineered for large format industrial roofing sheet dimensions
  • Rigid stress relieved cast steel base plates engineered to prevent mold flexing under full 1600 ton compaction loads

Key Tooling Features

  • High efficiency micro porous de watering drainage channels and vacuum de airing passages for rapid moisture expulsion
  • Multi point pneumatic ejector pin networks ensuring smooth release of fragile wet fiber cement corrugated sheets without profile fracturing

Alignment Accuracy

  • Upper compression plate to lower pattern cavity guide pillar alignment deviation kept strictly under a limit of 0.010 mm
  • Platen parallelism variance across the active mold workspace restricted within a tolerance of 0.010 mm

Process Materials

  • Ordinary Portland Cement fine quartz silica flour fly ash washed sand and active mineral cementitious binders
  • Organic refined wood cellulose pulp fibers alkali resistant synthetic reinforcing fibers and hydrophobic waterproofing additives

Surface Finish

  • Interior corrugated mold cavity surfaces polished and Teflon PTFE coated down to a surface roughness of Ra 0.15 microns
  • Hydrophobic non stick cavity surface treatment preventing alkaline cement slurry adhesion and reducing mold washdown intervals

Tool Life

  • Expected operational span of 150000 compression molding cycles before requiring mandatory surface coating re application and inspection
  • Total structural steel mold frame and base assembly lifespan capacity reaching 1000000 production cycles before major rebuilds
Case Study (Die Performance)

Precision Fiber Cement Roofing Sheets Die Mold

A 20 AlloyDie Steel
50-55 HRCHardness
Vacuum Double TemperingHeat Treatment
Board core density stabilized
Exact thickness tolerance maintained
Profile corrugation cracking eliminated
Sheet warping completely prevented
Dewatering efficiency fully optimized
Scrap reject rates minimized
Extended mold service life

04 — Product Application

Where Fiber Cement Roofing Sheets Are Used

Precision-molded corrugated fiber cement roofing sheets provide high mechanical strength, 100% weatherproofing, and fire protection. Their high-density cementitious matrix, corrosion resistance, and deep corrugation profiles make them essential heavy-duty roofing and side-cladding solutions across industrial, agricultural, and commercial infrastructure projects.

Industry Applications

Fiber cement corrugated roofing sheets are specified across industrial manufacturing plants, agricultural facilities, transport infrastructure, and commercial storage sites. High-tonnage hydraulic compression and de-watering ensure uniform core density, sharp corrugation profiles, and high flexural strength, enabling panels to perform reliably in corrosive, high-humidity, and heavy-load outdoor environments without rusting or structural degradation.

Industrial Manufacturing Plants, Warehouses, and Logistics Parks

Provides non-combustible, corrosion-resistant roofing and side cladding capable of withstanding harsh industrial chemical vapors and coastal air. Maintains high load-bearing capacity and structural integrity under heavy wind pressures and extreme environmental conditions without rusting.

Agricultural Sheds, Livestock Facilities, Grain Storage, and Greenhouses

Deploys inorganic, rot-proof fiber cement sheets that resist ammonia gas emissions, moisture accumulation, and biological degradation. Offers thermal insulation properties that regulate interior temperatures, protecting livestock and agricultural yields from heat stress.

Transport Terminals, Railway Workshops, Bus Depots, and Ports

Delivers heavy-duty impact strength and sound dampening qualities that reduce noise levels during heavy rainstorms and severe weather. Features zero-maintenance, rust-free material compositions that significantly extend roof service life across public infrastructure assets.

Commercial Storage Complexes, Rural Housing, and Low-Cost Shelters

Serves as economical, high-durability roofing panels that require no special coatings and remain completely impervious to termite attack. Withstands extreme rain, freeze-thaw cycles, and prolonged UV solar exposure without cracking, warping, or deteriorating over decades.

Finished Product Gallery

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05 — Key Advantages

Why Choose the 1600-Ton Sinter Hydraulic Press

The 1600-Ton Sinter Hydraulic Press delivers massive compaction force and rigid parallel slide guidance for molding heavy-duty corrugated fiber cement roofing sheets. Its robust four-column architecture, high-capacity de-watering system, and multi-stage pressure control eliminate internal air voids and guarantee weatherproof, structural roofing panels.

Technical & Commercial Benefits

01

High-Tonnage 1600-Ton Compression for Complete Slurry De-Watering

Applies massive, evenly distributed hydraulic force across large corrugated semi-wet cement mats to rapidly purge excess water and consolidate core density. Efficient de-watering accelerates curing preparation and produces high-strength, non-combustible roofing sheets with high load capacity.

02

Multi-Stage Pressure Ramping Protecting Delicate Fiber Structures

Features programmable pressure control that compresses wet cellulose-cement slurries gradually without fiber tearing, washing, or profile edge distortion. Controlled compaction preserves internal matrix cohesion while locking in uniform sheet thickness across deep corrugations.

03

Rigid Four-Column Architecture Guaranteeing Absolute Sheet Flatness

Engineered with pre-stressed forged alloy steel pillars that maintain strict upper and lower platen parallelism under full 1600-ton hydraulic loads. Zero platen deflection prevents sheet warping, ensuring consistent corrugation pitch and flush overlap alignment during installation.

04

Programmable Hydraulic Dwell Optimizing Board Cohesion and Density

Holds target pressure at bottom dead center to allow water drainage and set the cementitious silica matrix. Controlled dwell timing eliminates internal springback, maintaining exact profile tolerances and structural weatherproofing performance across every production batch.

05

Smooth Variable-Speed Slide Motion Preventing Green-State Fracturing

Decelerates upper platen advance speed right before mold contact, preventing hydraulic shock and corrugation crest blowouts during compaction. Vibration-free ram movement protects fragile green-state corrugated sheets during critical forming and handling stages.

06

Automated De-Airing and Multi-Point Ejection Streamlining Line Output

Integrates vacuum de-airing channels with pneumatic and hydraulic ejectors for rapid, non-destructive release of heavy, deep-profile corrugated sheets. High cycle efficiency enables outputs of 30 to 60 sheets per hour, lowering unit labor costs and minimizing scrap rates.

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