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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.59)” background_image=”https:\/\/helminstrument.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/108.jpg” background_blend=”overlay” global_module=”18186″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”title” _module_preset=”default” title_font=”|700|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#FFFFFF” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ specialty=”on” background_color_1=”#eeeeee” padding_right_1=”0px” padding_left_1=”0px” padding_top_bottom_link_1=”false” padding_left_right_link_1=”true” module_class=”reverse” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” inner_max_width=”1200px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/helminstrument.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/RA-Partner-Logo_Technology-Partner_rgb.png” title_text=”RA-Partner-Logo_Technology-Partner_rgb” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_sidebar area=”sidebar-2″ show_border=”off” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FF0000″ background_layout=”dark” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ specialty_columns=”2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_row_inner use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”HelmPak\u00ae Press Control” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]Total Press Control and Automation Solutions from the Industry Leader[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/helminstrument.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/control.jpg” title_text=”control” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]All HelmPak Press Controls are engineered to meet the highest standards of safety and control. From simple clutch\/brake control to transfer line control, HelmPak press controls can be configured for optimal production requirements.
\nWith the open architecture that a PLC system can provide, Helm engineers can design and build controls that require less operator involvement, more automatic setup procedures and ultimately provide feedback information for production analysis and reporting.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”10px||10px||true|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_button button_url=”\/contact-us\/” button_text=”Get Quote” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#FF0000″ button_border_width=”0px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Components of a HelmPak Press Control system include:” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Redundant Clutch\/Brake Control
\n\u2022 Main Motor Control
\n\u2022 Lube Control
\n\u2022 Transfer Control
\n\u2022 Programmable Limit Switch
\n\u2022 Brake Monitoring
\n\u2022 Die Monitoring
\n\u2022 Signature Analysis
\n\u2022 Servo Feed Interface
\n\u2022 Shut Height and Counter Balance Control
\n\u2022 Ethernet Connectivity
\n\u2022 Powerful, flexible and very affordable<\/td>\n		\u2022 Featuring resolver Input
\n\u2022 Interactive touchscreen for ease of set-up and operation
\n\u2022 Press speeds up to 2000 SPM
\n\u2022 Standard and custom enclosures
\n\u2022 Expandable I\/O configurations for integrating auxiliary machine control
\n\u2022 Additional control options include:
\n\u2013 Temperature
\n\u2013 Vibration
\n\u2013 Displacement
\n\u2013 Velocity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Tonnage Monitoring is a critical component in any press control solution. With over 50 years of industry experience with presses and tonnage monitoring, Helm strain gage input modules are the preferred solution for the majority of manufacturers worldwide.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/helminstrument.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mods.jpg” title_text=”mods” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n

ControlLogix, CompactLogix, POINT I\/O, MicroLogix and SLC
The HelmPak press control combines advanced technology from two industry leaders, Helm and Allen-Bradley. The system configurations begin with standard off the shelf Allen-Bradley processors and I\/O modules for basic functionality. Then, we add the automation with Helm specialty I\/O modules for various platforms. These modules include:<\/div>\n
\u2022 Two Channel Strain Gage Input Modules for Tonnage Monitoring
\u2022 Sine\/Cosine resolver Module with built-in SPM and Brake Monitoring<\/div>\n

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\u2022 Establish minimum tonnage
\n\u2022 Reduce setup time
\n\u2022 Protect the press and tooling
\n\u2022 Measure snap-thru forces
\n\u2022 Dynamically identify press conditions
\n\u2022 Establish proper timing of dies<\/td>\n		\u2022 Signature analysis
\n\u2022 Track downtime
\n\u2022 Control inventory
\n\u2022 Reduce Scrap
\n\u2022 Maintain ISO compliance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Safety PLC for Press Applications” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ locked=”off”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/helminstrument.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Slide18.jpg” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_text=”Slide18″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]The HelmPak Press Control system can be designed with integrated safety and standard control utilizing a primary GuardLogix controller and Safety Partner processor. The system can be configured with Guard I\/O modules and CompactBlock\u2122 for field device connectivity on Ethernet or DeviceNet networks. Designed to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3.
\nHelmPak Press Control complies with ANSI B11.1 and OSHA 1910.217. A TUV certified system is also available.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_heading title=”Preconfigured Metal Forming Instructions for:” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” title_level=”h2″ title_text_align=”left” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″ locked=”off”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Clutch\/brake and valve control
\n\u2022 Two-hand control
\n\u2022 Position monitoring
\n\u2022 safety device inputs
\n\u2022 Reduced wiring and start-up costs.<\/td>\n		\u2022 Simplified diagnostics
\n\u2022 Streamlined maintenance.
\n\u2022 Safety requirements and standards.
\n\u2022 Factory networking and visualization.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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HelmPak Press Control is an excellent and affordable choice for upgrading your existing press control. This advanced approach to machine control eliminates relays and outdated \u201cblack box\u201d technology.<\/p>\n

For advanced press control systems, Helm has a team of engineers to provide custom on-site or in-house programming for any automated functionality required.<\/p>\n

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