{"product_id":"presscast-3-5-pressure-over-vacuum-casting-systems-ultraflex","title":"PressCast 3 \u0026 5 — Pressure-Over-Vacuum Casting Systems - ULTRAFLEX","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"presscast-description\"\u003e\n \n  \u003ch2\u003ePressCast 3 \u0026amp; 5 — Pressure-Over-Vacuum Casting Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional, high-volume jewelry casting engineered for the most demanding studios.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003cp\u003eThe PressCast 3 and 5 are UltraFlex's flagship pressure-over-vacuum casting systems, built for high-volume jewelry manufacturers who can't compromise on quality. Whether you're producing fine, detailed pieces or casting stones directly in place, the PressCast delivers exceptional, repeatable results across all low-melting-point metals and alloys — gold, silver, brass, and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eFlawless Fills Through Pressure-Over-Vacuum\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAt the heart of the PressCast is a dual-chamber injection casting system that combines deep vacuum with high casting pressure of \u003cstrong\u003eup to 2.5 bar\u003c\/strong\u003e, driven by a pneumatic flask lift. Both chambers are vacuumed and backfilled with argon to fully evacuate oxygen, then pressure forces molten metal into the finest details of your mold — eliminating porosity and capturing intricate designs cleanly, casting after casting. A centered graphite stopper rod gives you controlled, precise metal release on every pour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003ePowerful, Efficient Induction Heating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe PressCast uses advanced induction heating that melts metal fast and efficiently. Operating at a low frequency of \u003cstrong\u003e6 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e with electromagnetic pulsing, the system thoroughly mixes the molten metal — improving alloy homogeneity and the structural integrity of your finished castings. Maximum melting temperature reaches \u003cstrong\u003e1300 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, comfortably covering the full range of precious and base metals used in jewelry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eConsistent Quality You Can Repeat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eAn integrated thermocouple probe, positioned in the sealing rod, feeds a precise temperature controller that guarantees consistent casting quality and true repeatability. Store and recall \u003cstrong\u003e10 programmable cycles, each with 10 adjustable parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e, so once you've dialed in a process for a specific alloy and flask, you can reproduce it exactly every time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eIntuitive LCD Touch Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA modern LCD touchscreen control panel anchors the operator experience with clear, intuitive visual feedback. It displays live process parameters, accepts user input, sets and saves your programs, and surfaces detailed help and warning messages. Built-in remote diagnostics make troubleshooting and support faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eBuilt-In Vacuum \u0026amp; Practical Utilities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEach machine ships with an \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated vacuum pump\u003c\/strong\u003e (100 mbar, 40 m³\/hr) — no separate vacuum station required. The system uses external water cooling and requires argon for each casting (max 60 L at 2 bar). A high-capacity granulation system is available as an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDual-chamber injection casting with pressure over vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigh casting pressure up to 2.5 bar with pneumatic flask lift\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCentered graphite stopper rod for controlled metal release\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccurate thermocouple temperature control in the sealing rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e10 programmable cycles with 10 parameters each\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIntegrated vacuum pump (100 mbar \/ 40 m³\/hr)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eModern LCD touchscreen interface with remote diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional high-capacity granulation system\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eImproved energy efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHigher degree of controllability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncreased repeatability\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLow maintenance requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eIncreased productivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\" style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;\"\u003e\n    \u003cthead\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003ePressCast 3J \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal;\"\u003e(0UPT-017-660)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align:left;\"\u003ePressCast 5J \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight:normal;\"\u003e(0UPT-017-610)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrucible Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 kg Au\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 kg Au\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrucible Volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208 cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e430 cm³\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 kW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Melting Temp.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1300 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasting Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2.5 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2.5 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical (3-Phase, 50\/60 Hz)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380\/480 V ±10% (230 V optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e380\/480 V ±10% (230 V optional)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlask Size Range (D×H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87×127 mm to 120×300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e87×127 mm to 120×300 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded (100 mbar \/ 40 m³\/hr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded (100 mbar \/ 40 m³\/hr)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal water\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Water (min.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 L\/min (0.8 GPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 L\/min (0.8 GPM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooling Water Pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar (45 psi) min. differential, 6 bar (90 psi) max. inlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 bar (45 psi) min. differential, 6 bar (90 psi) max. inlet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInlet Water Temp. (max.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArgon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired each casting, max 60 L at 2 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequired each casting, max 60 L at 2 bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e290 kg (639 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e425 kg (937 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W×D×H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 101 × 135 cm \u003cbr\u003e(27.6″ × 39.8″ × 53.1″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70 × 101 × 135 cm \u003cbr\u003e(27.6″ × 39.8″ × 53.1″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n \n  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the machine require three-phase power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Both the PressCast 3J and 5J operate on three-phase electrical power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs there an internal water cooling system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the machine uses an external cooling water supply (minimum 3 L\/min).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat flask types are available?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo types are available — with flange and without. Tongs designed specifically for the flanged flask are also available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the operating frequency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth models operate at 6 kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ULTRAFLEX","offers":[{"title":"3KG (Gold)","offer_id":47940167270574,"sku":null,"price":59990.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5KG (Gold)","offer_id":47940167303342,"sku":null,"price":62813.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/3001\/6576\/files\/PressCast-Facing-1.png?v=1780519589","url":"https:\/\/pepetools.com\/en-ca\/products\/presscast-3-5-pressure-over-vacuum-casting-systems-ultraflex","provider":"Pepetools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}