Prima Power Press Brakes: Level Up Your Efficiency
Prima Power offers versatile solutions designed to enhance industrial progress and production processes through advanced technology and integration.
Evolve by Integration
In the competitive sheet metal industry, manufacturers must optimize processes, automate production, and save energy. Prima Power provides a wide range of machines and integrates technologies into customer processes to boost production performance, leveraging engineering knowledge and a customer-centered approach. The brand promise is to level up productivity, support growth with modular offers, and evolve through integration.
Dynamic Solutions to Level Up Your Production Process
Prima Power delivers targeted dynamic technologies to enhance profitability in sheet metal working. They create integrated automated solutions designed for client challenges and future growth, offering high-performance machines for flexible and precise execution. Value is placed on customer focus, modular solutions, a customer-centered approach, and longstanding engineering knowledge for sustainable, efficient manufacturing.
Key technology areas include:
- Bending Press Brakes
- 2D & 3D Laser Processing
- Punching & Combined Technologies
- Flexible Manufacturing Systems
- Software
Driving Industrial Progress Across Sectors
Prima Power provides specialized knowledge and solutions for high-tech sectors including Aerospace, Energy, Elevators & Escalators, Yellow Goods & Trucks, Building & Housing Equipment, Steel Furniture, Panels & Warehousing, Automotive, Electric Cabinets, HVAC, Mechanics & Machinery, Food Service Equipment, and Healthcare & Medical. Their broad range, modularity, and cross-industry knowledge allow for targeted solutions aligned with specific sector demands, aiming to boost customer profitability.
Prima Power Press Brakes Range
Prima Power offers a wide range of press brakes, mastering servo-electric technology for high accuracy and productivity, and hydraulic/hybrid technology for high tonnage applications. Solutions can be stand-alone or integrated into automated lines and robotic bending cells.
Green Means™: Integrated Sustainability
Prima Power's commitment to sustainability focuses on process efficiency to save materials and energy without compromising quality. This is achieved through effective solutions like pioneering servo-electric technology since 1998. Key benefits include reduced consumption, accuracy, quality, and absence of oil for no environmental impact from disposal.
Press Brakes Range Overview
- eP Series: Servo-electric press brakes for outstanding reliability and maximum productivity.
- eP Genius Series: Efficient servo-electric eP with fast, automatic tool change storage, available in Duo configuration with two press brakes.
- hP Series: ECO hydraulic bending solution for the high tonnage market, combining force, versatility, energy saving, and sustainability.
- Robotic Bending Cells: Integration with 6 or 7-axis robots for automated bending processes.
eP Series: High Reliability and Maximum Productivity
With over 20 years of servo-electric experience, the eP Series press brakes are ideal for medium-thin metal sheets. They are suited for HVAC, metal furniture, white goods, facades, and electrical cabinets, offering productivity, accuracy, flexibility, and reliability with ecological benefits.
- Energy Efficient: Less energy required, lower environmental impact.
- Highly Productive: Reduced cycle times, higher process reliability.
- Modular: Capable of meeting any production need with several configurations.
- Simplicity of Use: Easy to install, maintain, and user-friendly.
Servo-electric drive systems provide high acceleration, fast response times, and considerable productivity increases compared to conventional press brakes. Programmable working speed ensures product quality and operator safety.
The stable O-frame design ensures correct tool alignment even under stress, isolating ram positioning accuracy from side frame deflection and maintaining accuracy during off-center bending operations, guaranteeing a ram repeatability of ±0.005 mm.
Cycle Time Comparison:
| Machine Type | Tonnage | Speed | Time to realize a 6-bend box |
| Hydraulic | 100 t | 200 mm/s | 32s |
| Electric | 100 t | 75 mm/s | 28s |
| eP-1030 | 110 t | 110 mm/s | 22s |
LazerSafe IRIS System: Enhances safety, productivity, and tool crash protection. It allows maximum closing speed up to 2 mm from the workpiece, enabling operators to work close to tools safely without interrupting high approaching speeds. The integrated BOX MODE feature allows safe bending of boxes according to EC safety rules, reducing cycle times. The system offers various operating modes, fast removal, and automatic repositioning for tool changes.
| Specification | eP 0520 | eP 1030 | eP 1336 | eP 2040 |
| Max. tonnage (kn) | 550 | 1,050 | 1,350 | 2,000 |
| Distance between side frames (mm) | 2,320 | 3,340 | 3,940 | 4,340 |
| Frame Type | O-frame | O-frame | O-frame | O-frame |
| Throat depth (mm) | 600/650/700 | 600/650/700 | 600/650/700 | 600/650/700 |
| Daylight (mm) | 310 | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| Y-AXIS Stroke (mm) | 310 | 310 | 310 | 310 |
| Repeating accuracy (mm) | ± 0.005 | ± 0.005 | ± 0.005 | ± 0.005 |
| Max. working speed (mm/s) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Approaching speed (mm/s) | 200 | 125 | 100 | 90 |
| Return speed (mm/s) | 200 | 125 | 100 | 90 |
| X-AXIS Speed (mm/s) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| X-AXIS Accuracy (mm) | ± 0.01 | ± 0.01 | ± 0.01 | ± 0.01 |
| X-AXIS Stroke/max positioning dim (mm) | 500/1,000 | 500/1,000 | 470/1,000 | 670/1,200 |
| X-AXIS Stroke X2 (delta X) (mm) | ± 100 | ± 100 | ± 100 | ± 100 |
| Z-AXIS Speed (mm/s) | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Z-AXIS Accuracy (mm) | ± 0.1 | ± 0.1 | ± 0.1 | ± 0.1 |
| Z-AXIS Working area (mm) | 2,040 | 3,060 | 3,660 | 4,080 |
| R-AXIS Speed (mm/s) | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| R-AXIS Stroke (mm) | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 |
| R-AXIS Accuracy (mm) | ± 0.1 | ± 0.1 | ± 0.1 | ± 0.1 |
eP Genius Series: Efficient Servo-Electric Bending with Automatic Tool Change
The eP Genius integrates the servo-electric eP press brake with an automatic tool change storage, offering a more versatile, faster, and reliable bending solution. It eliminates manual machine setup, allowing operators to focus on batch preparation. The eP Genius Duo configuration adds a second press brake served by a single tool storage.
- Affordable: Rapid return on investment.
- Accurate: Reduces human mistakes from manual tool changes and setup.
- Safe, Ergonomic & Automatic: Enhanced operator safety with laser scanners; unmanned operations possible.
- Flexible: Suitable for programming and production of kits and small batches.
Automatic Tool Storage: Features 32 to 60 meters of tool capacity with a fast tool shuttle. A rotation device allows for multiple processing possibilities. The latest-generation HMI enables simple, intuitive programming and automatic machine setup management.
| Specification | eP Genius 1030 |
| Max. tonnage (kn) | 1,050 |
| Distance between side frames (mm) | 3,340 |
| Frame Type | O-Frame |
| Throat depth (mm) | 600/650/700 |
| Daylight (mm) | 310 |
| Y-AXIS Stroke (mm) | 310 |
| Repeating accuracy (mm) | ± 0.005 |
| Max. working speed (mm/s) | 10 |
| Approaching speed (mm/s) | 125 |
| Return speed (mm/s) | 125 |
| X-AXIS Speed (mm/s) | 500 |
| X-AXIS Accuracy (mm) | ± 0.01 |
| X-AXIS Stroke/max positioning dim (mm) | 500/1,000 |
| X-AXIS Stroke X2 (delta X) (mm) | ± 100 |
| Z-AXIS Speed (mm/s) | 2,500 |
| Z-AXIS Accuracy (mm) | ± 0.1 |
| Z-AXIS Working area (mm) | 3,060 |
| R-AXIS Speed (mm/s) | 180 |
| R-AXIS Stroke (mm) | 200 |
| Tools Storage | |
| Max. capacity (m) | 32 or 60 |
| Min. tools length (mm) | 20 |
| Max. tools length (mm) | 515 |
| Tools shuttle speed (mm/s) | 2,600 |
| Speed for tools overturn at 180° (s) | 0.4 |
hP Series: Hydraulic Response for High Tonnage Market
The hP Series combines the force and versatility of hydraulic technology with energy saving and sustainability through the ECO package. It is suitable for high tonnage applications and can be connected in tandem or integrated into automated lines. The ECO system controls the motor with an inverter, activating it only when needed, and delivering flow and pressure according to bending requirements, minimizing energy waste.
- Powerful Yet Sustainable: Energy saving and performance steadiness.
- Productive: Reduced cycle times, higher process reliability.
- Flexible: Suitable for a wide range of products.
- Repeatable: Consistent performance over time.
- Modular: Diversified configurations with no productive limitations.
Precision Without Deflection: The Adaptive Crowning and Reflex System ensure accuracy. Adaptive Crowning compensates for frame deflection using precision sensors that adapt in real-time to ram deformation. The Reflex System controls side frame deformation using sensors and hydraulics to guarantee angle repeatability regardless of part length, thickness, or positioning.
| Specification | hP-2740 | hP-2760 | hP-3340 | hP-3360 | hP-4040 | hP-4060 |
| Max. bending force (kn) | 2,750 | 2,750 | 3,300 | 3,300 | 4,000 | 4,000 |
| Max. bending length (mm) | 4,100 | 6,100 | 4,100 | 6,100 | 4,100 | 6,100 |
| Distance between side frames (mm) | 3,600 | 5,600 | 3,600 | 5,600 | 3,600 | 5,600 |
| Approach speed (mm/s) | 200 | 200 | 190 | 190 | 120 | 120 |
| Work speed 1 (mm/s) | 0 – 10 | 0 – 10 | 0 – 8.5 | 0 – 8.5 | 0 – 8.5 | 0 – 8.5 |
| RETURN SPEED - standard (mm/s) | 170 | 120 | 150 | 100 | 105 | 70 |
| RETURN SPEED - with ECO package (mm/s) | 200 | 160 | 200 | 120 | 125 | 105 |
| Ram positioning accuracy (mm) | ±0.01 | ±0.01 | ±0.01 | ±0.01 | ±0.01 | ±0.01 |
| WORKING AREA | ||||||
| Throat (TH) (mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Cylinder stroke (Y) (mm) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Daylight (DL) (mm) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Manual punch holders height (INT) (mm) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Distance between punch holders and table (DL-INT) (mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Table width (mm) | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Height of table from the floor (mm) | 975 | 1,100 | 975 | 1,140 | 1,050 | 1,050 |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | ||||||
| Length (mm) | 4,890 | 6,890 | 4,890 | 6,900 | 4,940 | 6,940 |
| Width (mm) | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,100 | 2,150 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Height (mm) | 3,400 | 3,750 | 3,500 | 3,850 | 4,150 | 4,150 |
| Pit depth (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Approximate weight (t) | 18.5 | 31 | 21 | 34 | 34 | 50 |
| Specification | hP-5040 | hP-5060 | hP-6440 | hP-6460 |
| Max. bending force (kn) | 5,000 | 5,000 | 6,400 | 6,400 |
| Max. bending length (mm) | 4,300 | 6,300 | 4,300 | 6,300 |
| Distance between side frames (mm) | 3,600 | 5,600 | 3,600 | 5,600 |
| Approach speed (mm/s) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Work speed 1 (mm/s) | 0 – 8.5 | 0 – 8.5 | 0 – 8.5 | 0 – 8.5 |
| RETURN SPEED - standard (mm/s) | 105 | 70 | 105 | 70 |
| RETURN SPEED - with ECO package (mm/s) | 125 | 105 | 125 | 105 |
| Ram positioning accuracy (mm) | ±0.01 | ±0.01 | ±0.01 | ±0.01 |
| WORKING AREA | ||||
| Throat (TH) (mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Cylinder stroke (Y) (mm) | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
| Daylight (DL) (mm) | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Manual punch holders height (INT) (mm) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Distance between punch holders and table (DL-INT) (mm) | 400 | 400 | 400 | 400 |
| Table width (mm) | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Height of table from the floor (mm) | 920 | 920 | 920 | 920 |
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | ||||
| Length (mm) | 5,140 | 7,140 | 5,180 | 7,180 |
| Width (mm) | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,700 | 2,700 |
| Height (mm) | 4,300 | 4,300 | 4,400 | 4,400 |
| Pit depth (mm) | 1,350 | 1,750 | 1,500 | 1,800 |
| Approximate weight (t) | 42 | 60 | 63 | 70 |
Robotic Bending Cells
Robotic bending cells offer modularity and integration for increased productivity, suitable for both small and large batches. They provide high repeatability and fast return on investment through robot-assisted bending processes, often integrated with servo-electric press brakes. Prima Power offers in-house configurable cells by integrating press brakes or panel benders with 6 or 7-axis robots, equipped with material handling or bending support devices.
Offline programming software is crucial for robotics integration, allowing programming to be done in the office, simplifying operator tasks to on-board checks and enabling engineers to focus on bending operations. The versatility of these cells allows personalization for any industrial segment and batch size, considering desired autonomy and automation levels.
Software: Digital Ecosystem for Production
Prima Power offers a comprehensive digital ecosystem for the entire production flow, improving profitability through optimized material management and data-driven processes. Their software suite provides enhanced programming capabilities and intuitive interfaces for machine operations, tools, parameters, and production orders, all accessible via an on-board touch-screen interface.
Easy and Intuitive Programming
The eP Series features an easy-to-use touch screen control panel that significantly reduces programming time. 2D graphical programming with automatic bending sequencing makes even first-time operators productive, with an option to upgrade to 3D programming.
AutoPOL Offline Programming
AutoPOL is an effective tool for offline programming that increases eP press brake productivity. Sophisticated bending simulation reduces setup time and verifies part feasibility early in the process.
- AutoPOL Highlights: Creation of 3D models, importing from CAD, correct radius and unfolding dimensions, export of 2D unfold patterns (DXF), and bend simulation.
- AutoPOL Benefits: Reduces machine downtime, programming time (-50%), setup times (-30%), and scrap parts (-65%). Enables feasibility analysis.
Life Cycle Support
Prima Power provides customer-focused support targeting productivity challenges throughout the product lifecycle:
- Analyze & Advise: Process analysis, feasibility and cycle time study, production flow simulation, ERP integration analysis, modular solution selection.
- Set-up & Train: Solution setup, production start-up, training, process optimization, production ramp-up.
- Evolve & Integrate: Solution upgrades, software updates, refurbishment, relocation, Prima Power Academy.
- Assist & Maintain: Preventive maintenance, service agreements, in-field, phone & remote support, spare parts & tools, specialized technical support.
Prima Power Global Presence
With a widespread industrial and sales and service footprint, Prima Power strategically positions itself globally. Approximately 400 service engineers and over 15,000 installed machines demonstrate their extensive reach. They operate 6 R&D and production plants across regions like SEMEA (1 HQ, 3 plants, 2 tech centers), North Europe (1 plant, 2 tech centers), Americas (1 plant, 2 tech centers), and APAC (1 plant, 1 tech center).
Prima Power is part of the Prima Industrie Group, employing 1,900 people with revenues exceeding 550 million Euros.
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