PressCast
PressCast 3 and 5 are our high-volume, versatile pressure over vacuum casting systems suitable for high volume jewelry manufacturers with demanding requirements.
PressCast can provide excellent quality castings, as well as “stone-in-place” casting of all low melting point metals and alloys commonly used in the jewelry manufacturing – gold, silver, brass and many more.
High casting pressure (up to 6 bar) ensures excellent casting resulting and perfect filling of the finest details. Integrated thermocouple probe and temperature controller ensures perfect casting quality and repeatability.
This advanced powerful induction heating technology provides fast and efficient melting and very good mixing of the molten metal utilizing low frequency (6kHz) and electromagnetic pulsing.
The LCD Touch control panel features modern user interface with intuitive visual feedback. It displays the measured process parameters, receives user input, sets various parameters and saves multiple programs. It also displays detailed help and warning messages and has remote diagnostics features.

FEATURES
- Dual chamber injection casting system with pressure over vacuum
- High pressure casting (6 bar) with pneumatic flask lift
- Graphite stopper rod positioned at the center of the crucible
- Accurate temperature control with thermocouple placed in the sealing rod
- Multiple programs – 10 programmable cycles with 10 parameters per cycle
- External water cooling – 6 L/min (1.6 gpm) at 3 bar (45 psi) minimum, 30°C
- Integrated vacuum pump – 100 mbar with 40m3/hr. pump
- Argon required for each casting– max 60 L, argon pressure 2 bar
- High capacity granulation system (optional)
PressCast 3J 0UPT-017-660 | PressCast 5J 0UPT-017-610 | |
Power (max) | 11.0 kW | 11.0 kW |
Frequency | 6 kHz | 6 kHz |
AC Line, (50/60Hz), 3 Phase | 400 V ±10% 230 V ±10% (optional) | 400 V ±10% 230 V ±10% (optional) |
Melting Temperature (max) | 1300 °C | 1300 °C |
Crucible Capacity | 3 kg Au | 5 kg Au |
Crucible Volume | 208 cm3 | 430 cm3 |
Flask Size (min), DxH | 87 mm x 127 mm | 80 mm x 127 mm |
Flask Size (max), DxH | 120 mm x 300 mm | 120 mm x 300 mm |
Vacuum Pump | included | included |
Cooling Requirements water system quoted upon request | Water (External) | Water (External) |
Cooling Water (min) | 5.8 LpM (1.53 GpM) | 5.8 LpM (1.53 GpM) |
Inlet Water Temperature (max) | 35 °C | 35 °C |
Weight | 290 kg (639.3 Lb) | 425 kg (937 Lb) |
Dimensions, LxWxH | 70 cm x 101 cm x 135 cm (27.6” x 39.8” x 53.1”) | 70 cm x 101 cm x 135 cm (27.6” x 39.8” x 53.1”) |
- Improved energy efficiency
- Higher degree of controllability
- Increased repeatability
- Low maintenance requirements
- Increased productivity
Part Number | Description | PressCast 3 | PressCast 5 |
4HVM-000-108-00 |
Crucible tongs for flask with flange | 1 | 1 |
4HVM-000-109-00 |
Crucible tongs | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-RW |
Graphite crucible | 1 | – |
2DET-017-600-RE |
Graphite crucible | – | 1 |
2MAS-017-600-CA |
Magnet tool | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-000-KG |
Ceramic holder for crucible | – | 1 |
2DET-017-000-KH |
Ceramic holder | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-GA |
Top ring | – | 1 |
2DET-017-600-GC |
Base insulator | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-RF |
Silicone seal | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-RK |
Flask | 1 | 1 |
2MAS-017-600-CB |
Flask with flange | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-GD |
Paper O-ring | – | 1 |
2DET-017-600-RB |
Ring SS 112 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-LG |
Ring SS 102 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-LF |
Ring SS 92 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-LE |
Ring SS 82 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-OT |
Graphite ring 114 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-OS |
Graphite ring 104 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-RA |
Graphite ring 94 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-OV |
Graphite ring 84 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-RC |
Al holder (155 mm) | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-KY |
Base for flasks | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-GE |
Insulator (cogetherm) | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-OR |
Graphite ring 142 | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-RG |
Wheels cover | 1 | 1 |
2DET-017-600-LV |
Bush casting camera | 1 | 1 |