Hydraulic Dishing Press with Automatic Manipulator: Form Dished Heads up to 25 mm Thick and 5000 mm in Diameter

Strong tank and boiler heads start with a press that can handle thick plate and large diameters without losing accuracy. The SBFM Hydraulic Dishing Press with Automatic Manipulator is listed with a capacity for 25 mm thickness and 5000 mm diameter. Paired with an automatic manipulator that lifts, turns and positions the blank, it forms dished heads for pressurised and non-pressurised cylindrical containers with consistent, repeatable results.

Quick Product Facts

  • Product: Hydraulic Dishing Press with Automatic Manipulator
  • Manufacturer: SBFM Machinery, Konya, Türkiye
  • Category: Other
  • Capacity: For 25 mm thickness and 5000 mm diameter (as listed)
  • Process: Dishing (crowning) of round blanks into dished heads
  • Handling: Automatic manipulator for lifting, moving and rotating the blank
  • Control: Mobile control panel on wheels, visible in the product photo

What Is a Hydraulic Dishing Press with Automatic Manipulator?

A dishing press forms the crown of a head by pressing a flat, round blank under a die, and an automatic manipulator moves the blank between strokes. Industry sources explain that the manipulator lifts, rotates and maneuvers the workpiece under the die, which forms the dish with multiple hits, and that different head types and diameters need a set of dies with different radii.

This method suits heads for pressure vessels, boilers, storage tanks and tankers. After dishing, the head is flanged to form the edge that lets it be welded to the tank body.

Capacity: 25 mm Thickness and 5000 mm Diameter

The listing states a capacity of 25 mm thickness and 5000 mm diameter. Industry sources point out that the right press capacity depends on material thickness, material quality and plate diameter, so these three numbers should always be checked together for your own material.

A capacity of this size covers a wide range of heads: from smaller process tanks to large storage tanks and boiler ends. The photo also shows a model marking on the press body that appears to read BSPM 300-5000. Please confirm exact specifications for your project with the manufacturer.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Large capacity; 25 mm thickness and 5000 mm diameter as listed
  • Automatic manipulator; lifts, moves and rotates the blank
  • Single mobile control panel; press and manipulator managed together
  • Rigid portal-style body; with a wide central opening for large blanks
  • Access platform with railing; for safe inspection of the upper section
  • Hydraulic drive; for controlled forming force
  • Repeatable curvature; from the first head to the last

Applications

  • Pressure vessels, air receivers and process vessels
  • Boilers, heat exchangers and hot water tanks
  • Storage tanks, silos and LPG tanks
  • Fuel, water and chemical tankers
  • Food, dairy and brewery tanks
  • Agricultural and greenhouse water tanks

Tips for Efficient Dishing

Dishing is a gradual process, so plan cycle times realistically and keep the blank centred on the manipulator. Use the correct die radius for each head type and allow for thinning: practitioners often quote roughly ten to fifteen percent at the thinnest point, so specify the minimum thickness you need after forming. Pair the press with a flanging machine and a polishing machine to complete the head from blank to finished surface.

Part of a Complete Sheet Metal Forming Range

SBFM Machinery has built sheet metal forming machines in Konya since 1998. Alongside this machine, our range includes flanging machines, polishing machines for dished heads, hydraulic roll bending machines, profile and pipe bending machines and special corrugated and grooved rolls. That means a single partner can equip your workshop from tank 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

  • Plate thickness, material grade and largest blank diameter
  • Head profile and daily output
  • Dies and tooling for the head types you make
  • Control level and operator safety features
  • Crane capacity, floor space and power supply
  • Matching flanging and polishing machines

Maintenance for Long Service Life

Keep hydraulic oil clean and filtered, inspect cylinders, seals and hoses and lubricate the manipulator joints. Check the control panel cable, access platform and guards regularly. A simple routine protects accuracy and keeps the press productive for years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What capacity does the press have? The listing states 25 mm thickness and 5000 mm diameter. Please confirm the exact capacity for your material with us.

Who operates the machine? The photo shows a mobile control panel on wheels, so one operator can manage the press and manipulator from a convenient position.

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

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Capacity : For 25 mm Thickness And 5000 mm Diameter