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The Presses, Up Close

The SDM Laminator Press™ with MAX-RAMP™ allows fast, uniform temperature changes within the platens. Click any photo to view the full-size image.

The platens are temperature tuned with proprietary adjustable diverters for the most uniform temperature obtainable. The presses are typically used in the manufacture of flat structures and can encompass a variety of custom processing parameters. SDM TECHNOLOGY specializes in presses for the composite industry; however, our technology is applicable to a variety of applications and industries.

SDM Laminator press with MaxRamp II platens
The SDM Laminator with MaxRamp II platens.
Stage I cooling system with a 450 ton platen press
Stage I Cooling System with a 450 Ton Platen Press.
SDM 1200HD Series platen press
SDM 1200HD Series Platen Press.
SDM dual loader 1200HD platen press
SDM Dual Loader 1200HD Platen Press.
SDM dual loader Laminator with MAX-RAMP
SDM Dual Loader Laminator with MAX-RAMP™.
Two opening 66 x 148 inch SDM Laminator press
A 2-opening, 66″ × 148″ press capable of 100 PSI over the total platen area.
In-process Laminator Series presses on the SDM shop floor
“In Process” LAMINATOR™ Series presses.
SDM dual loader Laminator Series stock press
SDM Dual Loader LAMINATOR Series™ press.
Side view of an SDM Laminator Series press
Laminator Series™ press — side view.
An SDM Laminator press loaded for delivery to a customer
Another SDM LAMINATOR PRESS™ “hits the road” to a satisfied customer.
SDM gun drilling equipment
Large component gun drilling equipment.
Gun drilling a platen in-house at SDM
Gun drilling a platen in-house.