German Automotive Panel Manufacturer Selects Single Layer Automatic Vehicle Panel Hot Press Machine

Germany’s automotive manufacturing industry has strict requirements for lightweight materials, production consistency, and workplace safety. With the increasing application of GFK fiberglass reinforced panels, honeycomb sandwich panels, and composite vehicle structures, manufacturers need advanced hot press equipment that can provide stable pressure control, precise temperature management, and reliable automation.

For vehicle body panel production, especially side panels and roof panels, large-format processing capability and consistent forming quality are critical factors. At the same time, German factories place strong emphasis on compliance with machinery safety requirements, operator protection, and integration with modern production management systems.

The customer is a German manufacturer specializing in vehicle body panels and composite structures. The production requirement was to process large-size vehicle side panels and roof panels with stable pressing quality while reducing manual material handling during production.

The customer needed a single layer automatic vehicle panel hot press machine capable of handling large composite panels, including GFK fiberglass materials and honeycomb sandwich panels used in lightweight vehicle applications.

Key requirements included uniform pressure distribution, accurate temperature control, automatic loading and unloading, and safety features suitable for German industrial working environments.

Henrriet provided a single layer automatic vehicle panel hot press machine designed for large-format automotive panel production.

The machine is equipped with an 80T hydraulic pressing system, using a 20MPa system pressure and six synchronized 350mm×70mm hydraulic cylinders with closed-loop pressure stabilization. The hydraulic system adopts Rexroth-standard hydraulic valve components and SKF sealing elements, supporting stable pressing performance with pressure fluctuation controlled within ±1.5%.

For composite panel forming, the equipment integrates a 72kW heating system and 2.2kW thermal oil circulation pump. The maximum temperature reaches 100℃, with segmented PID zone temperature control. The temperature difference across the pressing surface is controlled within ±0.3℃, supporting low-temperature hot pressing processes for GFK and honeycomb sandwich panels.

The machine features a large working table of 4600mm×2650mm with a maximum opening distance of 300mm, allowing complete pressing of full-size vehicle side panels and roof panels in one operation. The automatic roller conveyor feeding system enables automatic material loading and unloading without manual transportation.

The intelligent control system includes a 10-inch PLC touch screen, process parameter storage, fault self-diagnosis, and real-time temperature and pressure curve recording. The system also reserves industrial data interfaces for connection with German MES production management systems.

Safety configuration includes protective fencing, safety light curtains, emergency stop buttons, over-temperature power protection, hydraulic overload pressure relief, and electrical leakage protection, meeting German workshop safety requirements.

After installation, the customer recognized the advantages of the automatic feeding structure and stable pressing system in daily production. The large-format working platform reduced the need for repeated panel positioning and supported more standardized processing of vehicle composite panels.

The customer also valued the integrated safety design, including safety light curtains, overload protection, and temperature protection. These configurations helped the equipment better match the safety management requirements of German industrial production environments.

This German customer case demonstrates the application of a Single Layer Automatic Vehicle Panel Hot Press Machine for advanced composite vehicle panel manufacturing.

Key technical parameters include:

• Rated Pressing Force: 80T
• System Pressure: 20MPa
• Hydraulic Structure: 6 synchronized cylinders with closed-loop pressure stabilization
• Working Table Size: 4600×2650mm
• Maximum Opening Distance: 300mm
• Temperature Control: Maximum 100℃ with PID zone control
• Surface Temperature Difference: ≤±0.3℃
• Automatic Feeding: Roller conveyor loading and unloading system
• Control System: 10-inch PLC industrial control system
• Machine Weight: 18 tons

For German automotive panel manufacturers requiring precise composite material processing, automated handling, and industrial safety compliance, this single layer automatic hot press machine provides a reliable solution for modern vehicle panel production.