Carver Bench Top Standard Auto Series Plus Model Presses
15, 25, 30, and 48 Ton Capacity
Carver Auto Series Plus automatic laboratory presses feature a large 7” color touch screen operator interface, enhanced platen temperature control with auto-tuning, ramp heating capability, programmable bump sequence, storage of up to 250 recipes and 25 programmable segments for real-time trending of force and temperature per recipe. Optional features include: Automatic cooling and Seven-day timer for auto platen heat-up. (Note: 48 ton models include an integral wrap-around floor stand)
Auto Series Plus press models are available with 15 to 48 tons of clamping force and 6″ x 6″ to 18” x 18” platens. These benchtop presses are used in quality control and research and development for test sample preparations, destructive testing, molding, laminating and fluid extraction.
See below table for press specifications:
Bench Top Auto Presses Standard
| Model | Catalog Number | Max. Clamp Force, Tons (lb) | Heated Platens | Platen Size (in) | Ram Stroke (in) | Daylight Opening (in) | Overall Size W x D x H (in) | Weight (lb) | Voltage Supply |
| Two-Post Model | |||||||||
| Auto C-PL | 3888 | 15 (30,000) | No | 6 x 6 | 6 | 0.75 to 16 | 42.50 x 24 x 46 | 675 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| Auto C-PL,H | 3889 | 15 (30,000) | Yes | 6 x 6 | 6 | 0 to 12.5 | 42.50 x 24 x 46 | 715 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| Auto M-PL | 3890 | 25 (50,000) | No | 9 x 9 | 6 | 0.75 to 16 | 42.50 x 24 x 46 | 675 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| Auto MH-PL,H | 3891 | 25 (50,000) | Yes | 9 x 9 | 6 | 0 to 11 | 42.50 x 24 x 46 | 765 | 230V, 1-phase |
| Four-Post Model | |||||||||
| AutoFour/1512-PL | 3892 | 15 (30,000) | No | 12 x 12 | 6 | 1 to 17 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 995 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/1512-PL,H | 3893 | 15 (30,000) | Yes | 12 x 12 | 6 | 0 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1,200 | 230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/1515-PL | 4530 | 15 (30,000) | No | 15 x 15 | 6 | 8 to 17 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1,500 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/1515-PL,H | 4531 | 15 (30,000) | Yes | 15 x 15 | 6 | 2 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1,775 | 230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/3012-PL | 3894 | 30 (60,000) | No | 12 x 12 | 6 | 1 to 17 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 995 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/3012-PL,H | 3895 | 30 (60,000) | Yes | 12 x 12 | 6 | 0 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1,200 | 230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/3015-PL | 4532 | 30 (60,000) | No | 15 x 15 | 6 | 8 to 17 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1,500 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/3015-PL,H | 4533 | 30 (60,000) | Yes | 15 x 15 | 6 | 2 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1,775 | 230V, 1-phase |
| 48 Ton Auto Series - Design includes wrap around Floor Stand | |||||||||
| AutoFour/4815-PL | 5400 | 48 (96,000) | No | 15 x 15 | 4.25 | 7 to 22 | 61 x 40 x 72 | 3,074 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/4815-PL,H | 5401 | 48 (96,000) | Yes | 15 x 15 | 4.25 | 2 to 15 | 61 x 40 x 72 | 3,384 | 230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/4818-PL | 5402 | 48 (96,000) | No | 18 x 18 | 4.25 | 7 to 22 | 61 x 40 x 72 | 3,074 | 115/230V, 1-phase |
| AutoFour/4818-PL,H | 5403 | 48 (96,000) | Yes | 18 x 18 | 4.25 | 0 to 15 | 61 x 40 x 72 | 3,444 | 230V, 1-phase |
| Available Options | |||||||||
| Item Description | Catalog # | ||||||||
| Floor Stand Option 1: Floor stand with casters and Black Steel top. 51"L-R x 22"F-B x 26"H Wt 268# (Excluding 48 Ton Models) | 223350D | ||||||||
| Floor Stand Option 2: Floor stand with casters, Black Steel top, Accessory Drawer, and built-in power strip with 115V & USB power outlets. 51"L-R x 22"F-B x 26"H Wt 393# (Excluding 48 Ton Models) | 223352D | ||||||||
| NOTE: For export purposes, if either above floor stands are purchased additional export crating charges apply. | |||||||||
| Automatic cooling option includes manifolds and hoses | List separate when requesting quote or placing order | ||||||||
| Temperature Calibration Certificate using equipment traceable to NIST | 1525.00003 | ||||||||
| Force Calibration Certificate using equipment traceable to NIST | 1525.00001 | ||||||||
| Seven day time for auto platen heat-up | List separate when requesting quote or placing order | ||||||||
| Additional kits available | Consult Factory for details | ||||||||
Please feel free to contact our Service Department to set up PM Services, Calibrations on existing Equipment, and/or Troubleshooting by calling 260-233-6900 or email us for details. | |||||||||

