At Salop Design & Engineering, our fleet of Straight Side Power Presses, with capacities up to 600 tonne are engineered to deliver superior precision, stability, and forming consistency for high demand stamping applications. Designed for minimal deflection under load and accurate slide-to-bolster alignment, these presses are integral to our heavy-gauge metal forming capability.
Capable of accommodating multi-stage tooling with press beds up to 2744 x 1524 mm, they enable the efficient production of complex, high-integrity components across the automotive, appliance, and defense sectors.
Why Use Straight Side Power Presses?
Straight Side Power Presses are ideally suited for forming large, flat, or structurally demanding components where stability, parallelism, and uniform tonnage delivery are critical. Their symmetrical frame design ensures consistent die alignment and tool life across long production runs—making them the press of choice for heavy-duty and precision applications.
Technical Benefits:
Rigid FrameConstruction
The closed straight side design minimises angular deflection and lateral movement under full load, maintaining superior die alignment. This structural integrity translates to better repeatability and longer tool life.
Precision SlideGuidance
Fitted with long slide guides and accurate gib systems, our presses deliver precise slide movement, essential for off-centre loading and complex forming applications.
Consistent Pressure Distribution
Uniform tonnage across the press stroke ensures high part flatness, dimensional consistency, and reduced component stress—crucial for safety-critical or tight-tolerance parts.
High TonnageCapability
With a capacity of up to 600T, our presses are built to handle thick gauge steels and high-strength materials, suitable for chassis components, brackets, and reinforcement structures.
Multi-Stage Tooling Flexibility
The large bed sizes and robust press design support advanced multi-stage tooling setups, allowing for multiple operations—such as blanking, forming, piercing, and coining—in one continuous cycle.
Automation &Process Control
Our presses are fully integrated with press controls, in-die sensors, and monitoring systems. Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) routines ensure quality and uptime.
Application Example:
Our Straight Side Power Presses are used to manufacture structural and appearance-critical components including transmission housings, door reinforcements, and appliance panels. The combination of bed size, accuracy, and tonnage makes them ideal for high-volume production without sacrificing part quality.
Partner with Pressing Experts
With decades of experience in high-tonnage stamping, multi-stage tooling integration, and lean press shop management, SDE delivers reliable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions.
Our Straight Side Power Presses enable us to meet the highest industry demands for strength, precision, and repeatability.
Speak to us aboutour services
To learn more about SDE and our products, complete the form and we will get back to you promptly OR pick up the phone to discuss your lightweight engineering, component manufacture or sub-assembly requirements.