In today’s press environments—mechanical, servo-hydraulic, or forge—raw tonnage and speed are no longer enough. Manufacturers now demand total visibility, predictive protection, operator safety, and intuitive control. This shift is driving a new standard in press operations and retrofits, one where intelligence and simplicity are just as critical as performance.
I-PRESS® Control Systems and Automation are redefining how presses are operated, monitored, and protected. Rather than acting as a basic control layer, I-PRESS functions as a central nervous system for the press—connecting data, safety, diagnostics, and motion into one coherent platform that works equally well on new machines or legacy press retrofits.
I-PRESS® is engineered to monitor, protect, and optimize every critical function of a press, regardless of type or age. All key parameters are continuously tracked in real time, including:
This unified visibility allows operators and maintenance teams to understand exactly what the press is doing—at every moment.
By turning raw machine data into actionable intelligence, I-PRESS helps manufacturers move from reactive maintenance to predictive protection. Abnormal trends are identified early, allowing corrective action before a fault becomes downtime, scrap, or damage—extending press life and stabilizing production schedules.
At the core of I-PRESS is a scalable, industrial platform based on Rockwell Automation / Allen-Bradley technology. The system architecture includes:
This foundation ensures long-term reliability, global support, and seamless factory integration.
Traditional press controls often rely on multiple disconnected systems—standard PLCs, safety relays, motion controllers, and third-party HMIs. I-PRESS eliminates that fragmentation by unifying standard control, motion, and functional safety into a single coordinated environment, reducing wiring, programming complexity, and troubleshooting time.
Operator protection is a core design principle of I-PRESS, not an afterthought. Its safety capabilities include:
The result is higher safety compliance without sacrificing productivity.
One of the most powerful advantages of I-PRESS is its flexibility. It can be deployed on new presses or retrofitted onto existing mechanical presses, instantly modernizing legacy equipment with advanced diagnostics, safety, and digital visibility—often at a fraction of the cost of machine replacement.
Real-world performance validates the platform. One documented customer achieved 107 million strokes over three years with zero unplanned downtime, demonstrating how intelligent monitoring and protection translate directly into uptime and ROI. Interactive tools like the online simulator and detailed case studies further showcase how I-PRESS is reshaping modern press operations—safely, simply, and intelligentl
📞 Reach out to Team Sutherland to learn more:
Email: Info@SutherlandPresses.com
Phone: +1-310-453-6981
In today’s press environments—mechanical, servo-hydraulic, or forge—raw tonnage and speed are no longer enough. Manufacturers now demand total visibility, predictive protection, operator safety, and intuitive control. This shift is driving a new standard in press operations and retrofits, one where intelligence and simplicity are just as critical as performance.
I-PRESS® Control Systems and Automation are redefining how presses are operated, monitored, and protected. Rather than acting as a basic control layer, I-PRESS functions as a central nervous system for the press—connecting data, safety, diagnostics, and motion into one coherent platform that works equally well on new machines or legacy press retrofits.
