Hydraulic Dishing Press: A Strong, Simple Way to Camber Tank Covers and Dished Heads

Behind every storage tank, boiler and pressure vessel there is a lid that started as a flat plate. Turning that plate into a smooth, curved cover takes force, control and a machine you can rely on. The SBFM Hydraulic Dishing Press (BSP) is built for exactly this task. It cambers the covers needed to close the top and bottom openings of pressurized or unpressurized, thin or thick-walled, cylindrical containers.

Quick Product Facts

  • Product: Hydraulic Dishing Press
  • Product code: BSP
  • Manufacturer: SBFM Machinery, Konya, Türkiye
  • Category: Sheet Metal Forming
  • Process: Hydraulic pressing of camber on tank covers and dished heads
  • Plate handling: Operator-assisted turning of the plate
  • Typical containers: Pressurized or unpressurized, thin or thick-walled cylindrical tanks

What Is a Hydraulic Dishing Press?

A dishing press shapes the curved crown of a tank cover. A round plate is placed on the table under a hydraulic ram, and a die presses it in a series of strokes. Each stroke adds a little curvature, and the strokes are spread around the plate until the whole cover reaches the shape you need.

The press is built on a heavy frame with a wide opening, so large plates can be placed and turned comfortably under the ram. The pressing force is hydraulic, which means it is smooth, strong and easy to control.

A Practical Machine That Relies on Skilled Hands

On this press, the spinning of the plate between strokes is done with human power. The operator turns and positions the plate under the die, then starts the next stroke. This keeps the machine simple, affordable and easy to maintain, and it gives the operator direct control over where the curvature is added. When production grows or plates become very heavy, a version with a manipulator is the natural next step, and we can advise you on both.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Hydraulic pressing force that is powerful, smooth and controllable
  • Open, rigid frame for comfortable plate handling under the ram
  • Camber pressing for tank covers and dished heads
  • Thin and thick-walled covers within model capacity
  • Simple construction that is easy to operate and maintain
  • Operator-controlled turning for flexible work on varied sizes
  • Robust welded body built for repeated heavy pressing

Materials You Can Form

The press forms plate in carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum and other formable metals. Maximum diameter and thickness depend on the model and on the material, and harder grades need more force. Always confirm capacity for your cover diameter, plate thickness and material before ordering.

Applications

  • Covers for storage and water tanks
  • Lids for pressurized and unpressurized vessels
  • Boiler, heater and hot water tank ends
  • Silos, hoppers and process tanks
  • Gas and fuel containers
  • Food, chemical and HVAC equipment

Tips for Perfect Covers

Begin with an accurately cut round blank, because every later step depends on it. Keep the plate and die clean to protect the surface. Press with overlapping strokes spread evenly around the plate rather than forcing the depth in one place. Check the shape against a template and allow for springback. Leave enough edge for flanging afterwards, and always work with safe hand positions around the die.

Part of a Complete Sheet Metal Forming Range

SBFM Machinery has built sheet metal forming machines in Konya since 1998. Alongside dishing presses, our range includes dishing presses with manipulators, flanging machines, hydraulic roll bending machines, profile and pipe bending machines, polishing machines for dished heads and special corrugated and grooved rolls. A single partner can equip your workshop from covers and heads to shells, rings and pipes.

Why Choose SBFM Machinery?

Machines are designed, cut, welded, machined, assembled and tested in our own facilities, and our quality policy rests on customer satisfaction. We believe we grow together with our customers, so we listen first and recommend the model that fits your work, not simply the largest one. Technical guidance and spare parts help keep your machine productive for years.

How to Choose the Right Machine

  • Cover diameter range and plate thickness
  • Material type and grade
  • Manual turning or a manipulator for heavy plates
  • Production volume and operator skill level
  • Available floor space, ceiling height and power supply

Maintenance for Long Service Life

Check hydraulic oil level, filters, hoses and fittings regularly, and look for leaks. Inspect the die and the frame for wear or cracks, because the press works under repeated heavy load. Keep the table and die clean of scale, and lubricate moving parts as described in the manual. A simple preventive routine keeps pressing accurate and reliable for many years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can the press do? It cambers the covers that close the top and bottom openings of cylindrical tanks.

Who turns the plate? On this model the operator turns the plate by hand between strokes. A manipulator version is available for heavier work.

How do I choose the capacity? Send us your cover diameter, material and plate thickness, and our engineers will recommend the right model.

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It is used to camber covers which are needed to close top and bottom holes of cannisters that are pressurized or unpressurized, thin or thick-walled and cylindirical. For spinning process, human power is needed.