KraussMaffei is expanding its portfolio in the areas of automated press lamination and edge folding technologies with the new BrightStar Electric Press.

KraussMaffei’s new BrightStar Electric Press.

The fully electric press platform impresses with its high precision, ease of use and maximum flexibility. It is ideal for the production of modern lightweight and soft-touch components in the automotive industry.

At its heart is the new electric drive in combination with an innovative heating package that enables precise temperature control for heat-based adhesives.

The model supports a wide range of technologies such as press lamination, edge folding, sonic welding, IR welding, light punching, and skin trimming.

With an integrated, high-precision mold set in the upper plate area, no additional tool guidance is required, which results in process reliability and repeatability.

The new BrightStar Electric Press is available in three variants – 5, 10, and 20 tons of pressing force.

Quick and safe tool change

Thanks to the integrated Quick Tool Change option, tools can now be changed even faster and more safely. In addition, customers can make certain changes to the tool program themselves. The new safety features in the main tool sequence program ensure that the tool is reliably protected against damage.

This allows customers to adjust processes immediately and independently without the need for a service technician to be on site. This saves time and increases flexibility in production.

BrightStar Lite for low tonnage applications

In addition to the BrightStar Electric Press, there is also the BrightStar Lite. It is the latest generation of the proven BrightStar Electric Press line and is available in a 5-ton version.

This is more ideal for low tonnage applications compared to the regular BrightStar. The mold space of the BrightStar Lite has been expanded from 1,700 mm to 2,500 mm, while design optimizations reduce the overall weight – with the same stability and precision.