Multi-Station Carbon Fiber / Glass Fiber Hot Press Molding Machine
Put additional presses to work while making better use of your production team. Han Chang’s Multi-Station Carbon Fiber / Glass Fiber Hot Press Molding Machine allows one operator to tend multiple machines, reducing physical effort and increasing productivity per operator. Each press combines hydraulic force and mold heating to form and cure suitable carbon-fiber- or glass-fiber-reinforced composite molding materials.
Machine advantages
This multi-station compression molding arrangement is a practical choice for manufacturers expanding bicycle, automotive, electronics and other carbon fiber or glass fiber part production. Loading or unloading another press can be scheduled during a machine’s curing wait. Select the individual press specification from 37–800 ton and add an optional upper or lower ejector to bring tooling, part handling and staffing into the same equipment decision.
Make staffing part of your expansion decision
The multi-station arrangement lets one operator tend multiple hot presses. For factories adding carbon fiber or glass fiber molding equipment, this brings labor utilization into the investment decision alongside the capacity of each machine.
Use curing waits for productive handling work
While a part is curing in one mold, the operator can load or unload another machine as the production schedule allows. Connecting these hands-on tasks with curing waits improves efficiency and reduces time spent waiting beside a single press.
Reduce effort with a practical operator workflow
Reduced physical effort is a key benefit of this machine type. Plan loading positions, part-removal tasks and walking routes together so the multi-press arrangement supports manageable day-to-day work as well as higher productivity per operator.
Specify ejection around the tool
An optional upper or lower ejector assists release according to the mold’s ejection design and the half retaining the part. Smoother removal helps the operator complete handling at one press and move on to the next task.
Match each press to the molding job
Heat and hydraulic compression provide the forming and curing process for consistent carbon fiber and glass fiber part quality. Select force, platen size and opening space around the mold, then plan the number of machines around the operator’s workload. This keeps equipment selection tied to usable production requirements.
Heated compression molding
See the multi-station setup
Plan press capacity and operator efficiency together. Watch Han Chang’s official video for a closer look at the multi-station carbon fiber and glass fiber molding arrangement, designed around one operator tending multiple presses.
Load the molds
The operator places suitable carbon-fiber- or glass-fiber-reinforced molding material into each machine’s mold according to the part and tooling requirements.
Close, heat and compress
The mold closes and the material is formed and cured under heat and pressure. Temperature, molding pressure and time follow the selected material and part process.
Arrange work at another press during curing
One operator tends multiple machines, scheduling loading or part removal at another press during a curing wait. The practical machine count depends on the cycles and the time needed for hands-on loading and unloading.
Open and remove the molded part
After curing, the mold opens and the operator removes the component. Where specified, an upper or lower ejector assists release through the tool’s ejection arrangement before the next charge is loaded.
Materials and applications
Bicycle parts and sporting goods
Mold components for bicycle frames, forks, one-piece handlebars and carbon fiber wheel rims, as well as rackets and skis. Multi-station production brings the loading and unloading of these carbon fiber or glass fiber parts into a one-operator, multiple-press workflow.
Automotive housings and shaped shells
Rear spoilers, mirror housings, front-lip aerodynamic parts, battery-pack housings and helmet shells are within the application range. Each tool uses the appropriate molding material and press specification, while the multi-machine arrangement helps make better use of the operator’s time between curing and part removal.
UAV structures and consumer electronics
Drone bodies and wings, laptop housings and protective covers for consumer electronics can be formed from suitable carbon fiber or glass fiber molding materials. Scheduling handling tasks around curing waits makes this configuration a useful choice for manufacturers expanding molded-component production.
Medical panels and assistive-device parts
Composite X-ray table panels and prosthetic or orthotic components can be produced through mold-based heated compression. Plan mold space and practical part handling together; finished medical products and helmets require testing and qualification for their intended use.
Industrial grippers and insulating enclosures
Robotic gripper components use composite molding suited to their structural and shape requirements. Electrical insulating enclosures use an appropriate glass-fiber-reinforced molding material. For these industrial parts, the multi-station approach combines individual press selection with efficient operator allocation.
Specifications and selection
Choose from 12 individual press specifications, HCB-37 through HCB-800, with clamping forces of 37–800 ton. Platen size, daylight, stroke, machine weight and power figures apply to the corresponding individual press. Select the press for the mold before planning the machine count.
Model HCB-37
| Clamping force (Ton) | 37 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 330×340 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 150 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 370 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 450 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 3 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 4.8 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 56 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1384x 900x 1690 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 1100 |
Model HCB-50
| Clamping force (Ton) | 50 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 380×380 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 190 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 370 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 600 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 3 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 5 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 56 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1555x 1050x 2060 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 1400 |
Model HCB-80
| Clamping force (Ton) | 80 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 485×465 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 236 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 410 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 630 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 3 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 7.6 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 70 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1720x1200x2115 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 2750 |
Model HCB-100
| Clamping force (Ton) | 100 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 540×605 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 265 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 460 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 690 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 5 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 10.6 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 100 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 1940x1200x2370 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 3700 |
Model HCB-150
| Clamping force (Ton) | 150 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 300/315 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 480 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 700 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 7.5 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 10.6 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 100 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2030x1350x2370 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 4000 |
Model HCB-200
| Clamping force (Ton) | 200 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620
720×720 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 368 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 500 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 820 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 10 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 15.2 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 120 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2300x1350x2670 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 4500
5700 |
Model HCB-250
| Clamping force (Ton) | 250 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 720×720 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 400 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 520 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 810 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 10 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 18.8 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 150 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2410x1350x2780 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 5800
6200 |
Model HCB-300
| Clamping force (Ton) | 300 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 720×720
900×860 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 450 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 560 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 810 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 15 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 20 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 200 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2480x1490x2945 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 6500
8200 |
Model HCB-400
| Clamping force (Ton) | 400 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 660×620 720×720 980×860 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 500 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 560 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 950 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 15 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 27 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 250 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2580x1500x3800 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 6500
7200 8200 |
Model HCB-500
| Clamping force (Ton) | 500 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 800×800
900×900 1140×1100 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 560 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 580 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 1000 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 15 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 30 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 250 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 2810x1705x3135 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 12000
13500 15800 |
Model HCB-600
| Clamping force (Ton) | 600 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 900×900
1200×1140 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 620 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 610 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 1020 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 20 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 30 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 300 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 3000x1750x4100 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 14200
16000 |
Model HCB-800
| Clamping force (Ton) | 800 |
|---|---|
| Plate size (m/m) | 1800×1400 |
| Cylinder diameter (m/m) | 700 |
| Stroke (m/m) | 700 |
| Daylight (m/m) | 1060 |
| Pump pressure (kg/cm2) | 210 |
| Motor (HP) | 30 |
| Heater capacity (Kw) | 40 |
| Oil reservoir capacity (gallon) | 355 |
| Machine size LxWxH (m/m) | 3220x1850x4350 |
| Net weight approx (kg) | 26000 |
Match clamping force to molding pressure, projected molding area and cavity count. Check platen dimensions, daylight and stroke against the mold and the space needed for loading and removal. Use cure cycles, hands-on handling time and floor layout to plan the multi-press operator arrangement.
Mold and press selection
Start with your part and staffing goal
Send a drawing or photo and tell Han Chang which carbon fiber or glass fiber material you intend to use. Your output target and current operator arrangement provide a useful starting point for discussing the equipment.
Plan press count around hands-on time
If you have an established process, share the cure cycle and the time required to load and remove parts. Together with available floor space, these inputs help plan a workable machine count and operator route.
Define the individual machines in your RFQ
Use the mold footprint, closed height, cavity count and removal clearance to discuss force, platen size, daylight and stroke. Include the required upper or lower ejector option so the quotation addresses both pressing and part release.
Buyer questions
What does multi-station mean for this carbon fiber / glass fiber press?
Han Chang’s multi-station configuration is arranged for one operator to tend multiple hot press molding machines. Each machine forms and cures suitable carbon fiber or glass fiber composite molding materials in a heated mold. The main benefits are reduced physical effort and higher productivity per operator.
How many presses can one operator tend?
Plan the machine count around cure cycles, loading and unloading time, and the distance between work positions. A curing wait at one press can provide time for handling work at another. Matching the count to the operator’s hands-on workload keeps the arrangement practical.
Are the 37–800 ton figures per press or for the complete arrangement?
They are individual press specifications. Each model’s force, platen dimensions, daylight, stroke, weight and power figures apply to that machine. Choose the specification needed by the mold, then plan the number of machines; adding presses does not combine their force at a single mold.
How should I compare mold space and tonnage?
Select force using the material’s molding pressure, projected molding area and cavity count. Compare the mold footprint with the platen size, then check its closed height and loading or removal clearance against daylight and stroke. The operator’s handling time is a separate input when planning the multi-press arrangement.
Can an ejector help with part removal?
Yes. An upper or lower ejector is available as an option on request, selected around the mold half retaining the component and the tool’s ejection design. It assists release for operator removal and should be included in the equipment quotation.
Which products can this multi-station press configuration make?
Applications include carbon fiber and glass fiber bicycle components, sporting goods, automotive shells, UAV structures, electronics housings, medical composite components and industrial parts. Use the appropriate molding material and tooling for each product; electrical insulating enclosures use glass-fiber-reinforced material suited to that purpose.
What information is needed for a multi-station press quotation?
Begin with a part drawing or photo, the intended material and your output target. Add mold dimensions, cavity count and ejection requirements if available. For an established process, loading, unloading and cure times help Han Chang discuss the individual press specifications and machine count for your quotation.
Expand carbon fiber and glass fiber molding with a practical staffing plan
Send Han Chang your part drawing or photo, intended material and production target. We can discuss individual press specifications, machine count and optional ejection to build a multi-station equipment quotation around your tooling and operator workflow.
