DRIVING THE FUTURE OF HYDRAULIC FORMING, PRECISION, EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY & INTELLIGENT CONTROL

Servo Hydraulic Fluid Management: Efficiency Meets Control

At the core of Sutherland’s announcement is its Servo Hydraulic Fluid Management System powered by I-PRESS® Intelligent Controls. The system adjusts pump speed, flow, and pressure only when required by the forming process. Key advantages include:

• Reduced heat generation and hydraulic shear
• Lower ambient noise and smoother operation
• Cleaner, more stable hydraulic fluid conditions
• Extended component life through reduced wear
• Consistent, repeatable force and position accuracy

I-PRESS® Controls: The Digital Brain Behind Precision

I-PRESS® provides full digital command of position, speed, and pressure, creating tightly defined forming windows that repeat from first-off to last-off parts. Real-time diagnostics, job memory, analytics-ready data logging, and intuitive touchscreen operation help teams reduce setup time, reinforce repeatability, and integrate seamlessly into plant networks for Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Maintenance, quality, and production teams gain clear visibility into performance trends and process health.

Quantified Energy and Maintenance Gains

Sutherland reports up to 60% lower energy consumption compared with conventional hydraulic systems when utilizing Servo Hydraulic Fluid Management. The system’s on-demand actuation results in:

• Reduced pump and motor wear.
• Cleaner oil and longer fluid life.
• Extended maintenance intervals.
• Higher uptime with fewer unplanned stoppages.
• Lower scrap rates and improved overall equipment efficiency.

Expanded KC CPS-Series: Compact Power, Rigid Architecture

The KC CPS-Series now includes CPS-30, CPS-60, CPS-100, CPS-165, and CPS-220-ton models, bringing servo hydraulic performance to a compact, rigid gap-frame platform designed for forming, molding, ceramics, composites, and assembly. Each machine features a high-rigidity welded frame, I-PRESS® touchscreen controls, and programmable speed, dwell, and force profiles that make complex operations clean, quiet, and reliably repeatable.

CPS-Series Advantages for Production Teams

Engineered for fast deployment and stable operation, the CPS-Series gives production teams measurable gains:

• Micron-level repeatability for consistent part quality
• Lower energy usage and reduced operating costs
• Simplified operation with programmable pressure and motion profiles
• Less scrap and tighter process tolerances
• Consistent cycle performance across shifts and materials
• Compatibility with automated and manual workflows

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Purpose-Built Composite & Ceramic Presses for Advanced Materials

Sutherland’s Servo Hydraulic Composite & Ceramic Presses address the demands of carbon fiber, SMC, BMC, thermosets, and ceramic components—applications where lightweighting, strength, and repeatability are critical. With full-tonnage servo control throughout the stroke and up to 60% energy savings, these presses support compression molding, RTM, and other advanced composite processes. Typical build times are 8–10 months for 30–200 ton machines and 12–15 months for larger systems.

Industry 4.0 Connectivity and Plantwide Integration

Across the hydraulic portfolio, I-PRESS®-enabled systems support centralized data logging, analytics, and remote monitoring. Machines connect easily to automation cells, PLCs, MES platforms, and enterprise systems, providing the transparency needed for predictive maintenance, compliance documentation, and real-time process optimization. Closed-loop adjustments help maintain tight tolerances and stable quality at production speed.

The Sutherland Standard: Precision, Efficiency, Reliability

These new technologies reinforce Sutherland’s long-standing commitment to presses that deliver precision, efficiency, and long-term reliability—stroke after stroke. With proven servo hydraulic architecture, rigid mechanical design, and a controls-first engineering philosophy, the company positions its portfolio as a scalable path to lower total cost of ownership, stronger sustainability metrics, and consistent high-quality output across diverse forming environments.

Ready to experience the next generation of forming?

Schedule a demo or application review with our technical team today.

📩 Email: info@sutherlandpresses.com

‍🌐 Website: www.sutherlandpresses.com‍

📞 Phone: +1 (310) 453-6981

📍 Headquarters: Ventura, California, USA

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