Universal mod. 560-12

Hydraulic press totally automated

Suitable to block hats in various materials as well as : Fur felt, Wool felt, Panama/Paja Toquilla, all types of Straws, Cloth.
Hat blocking by using aluminium moulds, width of die-carrier cms. 56 (Inches 21) suitable for wide brim hats. Die-carrier tilting towards the operator, fully automatic. Blocking pressure adjustable from 0 to 12 Bar ( lbs/psi 174).
Blocking time adjustable. Automatic pressure discharge time adjustable. Heating system separated for crown and brim by stainless steelclad elements adjustable by high precision instruments or by gas complete with safety devices. Hydraulic closed circuit complete with tank, engine-pump, and apparatus.

Some hooded models of the machine
This video shows some stages of machine processing.