Hunter Highlights Vol. 105

The addition of a 600-ton Niagara Brake Press has nearly doubled the steel forming capacity of Hunter’s alignment rack fabrication line in Durant, Mississippi. The massive brake press easily bends to shape up to 20-ft. sections of 5/16” plate steel that will become runways and other components for Hunter alignment racks. CNC backgauges and a programmable crowning attachment will soon be fitted to the machine further increasing output and allowing Hunter to fill a wider range of orders more quickly.

Flat steel alignment rack runway sections are hoisted into position where the new brake press will form them to shape using up to 600 tons of force. The new press replaces an existing shorter length capacity 350-ton press.