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EM-80 80 TON WORKSHOP HYDRAULIC PRESS OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING! Read and understand all instructions and responsibilities before operating. Failure to follow safety instructions and labels could result in serious injury. Dake Corporation Phone: 800.937.3253 www.dakecorp.com 1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417...
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com TABLE OF CONTENTS DAKE STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY ..............3 RETURN & REFUND POLICY ..................5 SAFEGUARDING THE POINT OF OPERATION ............6 DAKE STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE ..........7 SPECIFICATIONS ......................
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1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com EXPLODED VIEWS & PARTS LISTS ................25 Piston ........................25 Arm .......................... 27 Chassis ........................28 Motor ........................30 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC.................... 32 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC ..................34 ORDERING INFORMATION ..................35 971013 REV R01 (01/21/2025)
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com DAKE STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY Finished Machines Dake warrants to the original purchaser the finished machine manufactured or distributed by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service within 1 year (12 months) from the delivery date to the end user.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Warranty Exceptions: The following conditions are not applicable to the standard limited warranty: (a) Part installation or machine service was not completed by a certified professional, and is not in accordance with applicable local codes, ordinances and good trade practices. (b) Defects or malfunctions resulting from improper installation or failure to operate or maintain the unit in accordance with the printed instructions provided.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com RETURN & REFUND POLICY Thank you for purchasing from Dake! If you are not entirely satisfied with your purchase, we are here to help. Returns All Dake manufactured / distributed machines, parts and couplings include a 30-day return option. These policies are valid from the date of final shipment to the end user.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SAFEGUARDING THE POINT OF OPERATION ANSI B11.2 - Hydraulic Power Presses - Safety Requirements for Construction, Care, and Use It is important that Dake press users have a clear understanding of their responsibility involving the care and use of their Dake hydraulic press, including point-of-operation safe guards.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com DAKE STANDARD TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE All proposals and quotations for the original sale of our products are subject to the following terms and conditions: ACCEPTANCE OF ORDER: All orders are subject to acceptance by Dake at its main office in Grand Haven, Michigan. APPLICABLE LAWS: This quotation or acceptance shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Michigan.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SPECIFICATIONS Model EM-80 80 TON WORKSHOP HYDRAULIC PRESS Number 971013 Capacity (tons) 80 tons Horsepower 5.5 HP Voltage 223V, 3 phase, 60 Hz Amperage 8 amp Filter Type Pollution Filter Pressing Speed (in. per minute 17.5 inches per minute (IPM) Width between uprights (in) 36”...
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SAFETY This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your press be alert to the potential for personal injury. Employer is responsible to perform a hazard/PPE assessment before work activity. Label Placement View Label Part No.
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1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. It is important that the operator understand all safety instruction listed below in order to prevent damage to themselves, others, or the machine: • Carefully read all the safety messages in this manual and on your press safety labels. Keep safety labels in good condition.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com MACHINE OVERVIEW Part No Part Name Part No Parts Name Cylinder Motor Upper Plate Oil Tank Piston Gauge Table Adjusting Chain Mechanic Pump Lever Lower Table Control Valve Hand Column Start-Stop Stand Lower Table Fixing Pin 971013...
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com GENERAL MACHINE INFORMATION This press is used for bending, twisting, and straightening in workshops. It has an adjustable table and applies hydraulic pressure to the workpiece. If the motor isn’t running, pressure is applied manually using a pump lever.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com SET UP Remove any packaging that the machine was shipped in. Moving and placing the press • The press needs to be placed so that it has a safety perimeter of 2-1/2 feet on all sides from any other objects or machines.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Filling the press with hydraulic oil Fill the reservoir with DTE 24 Mobil hydraulic oil or equivalent. a. EM-80 holds 3.17 gallons of oil. Make sure the oil is new and be cautious that no contaminants get in while filling the reservoir.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com WIRING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A licensed qualified electrician that follows all state and local laws must wire and install electrics on this press. The motor’s rotation direction is indicated by an arrow on the motor. An electrician should make electrical connections based on this direction.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com OPERATION Before first time operation 1. Make sure the reservoir is filled with 3.17 gallons of Mobil DTE 24 hydraulic fluid or equivalent. 2. Turn the on/off power (toggle) switch to the “on” position (up). 3.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com ADJUSTMENTS Direction Valve Control When the arm is in the middle position, hydraulic oil flows to the tank, keeping the piston rod still. Pushing the arm forward moves the cylinder down, and pulling it back moves the cylinder up. Table Forward Back...
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Adjusting the table The side columns have holes for the table to move up and down, connected by shouldered adjusting pins. To adjust the table height: 1. Attach the chain to the hooks at the end of the plunger and the fixing studs on the movable table.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Adjustment of the piston To adjust the cylinder position (left or right): 1. Remove the fixing bolts under the traveling cylinder. 2. Manually push the cylinder to the desired position. 3. Ensure the load point of the workpiece and the cylinder center align. 4.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Replacing the seal and O-ring in the cylinder 1. Place a wedge on the lower plate to allow the piston to descend easily. 2. Unscrew the cover counterclockwise. 3. Remove the inlet and outlet pipes of the hydraulic system. 4.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Seal Replacement on Piston 1. Suspend the cylinder group using a screw ring and a crane or lifting device. 2. Remove the body fixing screws and hydraulic inlet/outlet screws. 3. Lower the cylinder group onto the lower table, then move it to a clean place with a lifting vehicle. 4.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION This press has a self- Ram runs jerky while moving bleeding system, continue to Air is in the system up and down run the ram up and down approximately 15 times.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com MAINTENANCE Every Every Three Yearly Daily Weekly Monthly Months Months Clean and remove dust/trash that is in, on, and around the press. Clean the press after every use. Remove and clean the filter Inspect any fittings or connections for damage or looseness.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Filling the press with hydraulic oil Fill the reservoir with DTE 24 Mobil hydraulic oil or equivalent. a. EM-80 holds 3.17 gallons of hydraulic oil. Make sure the oil is new and be cautious that no contaminants get in while filling the reservoir.
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Chassis 971013 REV R01 (01/21/2025)
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1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com PART NO PART NAME CHASSIS CYLINDER BOTTOM CLAMP GAP SHATF(MILE) NYLOC NUT LAMP SHAFT(MILE) 971013 REV R01 (01/21/2025)
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com Motor 971013 REV R01 (01/21/2025)
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1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com PART NO PART NAME OIL TANK PUMP UPPER CAP OF OIL TANK COUPLING LEVER HAND TANK CAP MOTOR 971013 REV R01 (01/21/2025)
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC 971013 REV R01 (01/21/2025)
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1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com PART NO PART NAME TANK FİLTER MOTOR PUMP DIRECTION VALVE CYLINDER MANOMETER 971013 REV R01 (01/21/2025)
1809 Industrial Park Dr Grand Haven, MI 49417 www.dakecorp.com PART NO PART NAME THERMİC RELAY CONTACTOR AUTOMAT STOP BUTON START BUTON EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON Please contact factory for current prices. ORDERING INFORMATION Parts are available for direct purchase from Dake or through a distributor. When placing a parts order, you will need to provide the part number, name of part, and model number.
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