Carver Auto Series Plus automatic laboratory presses feature a large 7” color touch screen operator interface, enhanced platen temperature control with auto-tuning, ramp heating capability, storage of up to 250 recipes and real-time trending of force and temperature. Optional features include seven day timer for auto platen heat-up, data logging for cycle parameters, and access to logged data through Wi-Fi. 48 ton models include an integral wrap-around floor stand.
Auto Series Plus press models are available with 15 to 48 tons of clamping force and 6″ x 6″ to 19” x 19” platens. These benchtop presses are used in quality control and research and development for test sample preparations, destructive testing, molding, laminating and fluid extraction. See below table for press specifications.

Carver® Bench Top Auto Presses Feature:
- 7” color touch screen operator interface;
- Enhanced platen temperature control with auto-tuning;
- Ramp heating capability;
- Storage of up to 250 recipes;
- Real-time trending of force and temperature.
Model Number | Catalog
Number | Max. Clamp Force
Tons (lb.) | Platen Size
(in.) | Ram Stroke
(in.) | Daylight Opening
(in.) | Dimensions
W x D x H (in.) | Weight
(lb.) | Voltage Supply |
Two-Post Models | ||||||||
Auto C-PL,H | 3889 | 15 (30,000) | 6 x 6 | 6 | 0 to 13 | 42.50 x 24 x 45 | 670 | 115/230 1 phase |
Auto MH-PL,H | 3891 | 25 (50,000) | 9 x 9 | 6 | 0 to 12 | 42.50 x 24 x 45 | 690 | 230 1 phase |
Four-Post Models | ||||||||
AutoFour/1512-PL,H | 3893 | 15 (30,000) | 12 x 12 | 6 | 0 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1200 | 230 1 phase |
AutoFour/1515-PL,H | 4531 | 15 (30,000) | 15 x 15 | 6 | 2 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1775 | 230 1 phase |
AutoFour/3012-PL,H | 3895 | 30 (60,000) | 12 x 12 | 6 | 0 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1200 | 230 1 phase |
AutoFour/3015-PL,H | 4533 | 30 (60,000) | 15 x 15 | 6 | 2 to 12 | 50 x 29.25 x 46 | 1775 | 230 1 phase |
48 Ton Auto Series - Design includes wrap around Floor Stand | ||||||||
AutoFour/4815-PL,H | 5401 | 48 (96,000) | 15 x 15 | 4 | 0 to 15 | 55 x 36 x 72 | 3384 | 230 1 phase |
AutoFour/4818-PL,H | 5403 | 48 (96,000) | 18 x 18 | 4 | 0 to 15 | 55 x 36 x 72 | 3444 | 230 1 phase |
Item Description | Catalog Number |
Floor Stand: 51" L-R x 23.5" F-B x 24" H, Wt. 385# for all standard Auto Series Presses (Excluding 48 Ton Models) | 223321D |
Floor Stand: 51" L-R x 23.5" F-B x 24" H, Wt. 385#, w/6" Casters for all standard Auto Series Presses (Excluding 48 Ton Models) | 223319C |
Auto cooling option; including manifolds and hoses | List separate when requesting quote or placing order. |
Temperature Calibration by instruments traceable to NIST on heated presses | 1525.00003 (sold per controller) |
Force Calibration Certificate using equipment traceable to NIST | 1525.00001 |
Additional kits available | Consult Factory for details |