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Continuous Hot Press for Fiberboard 2-40mm Thickness, Thermal Oil Heated

The thermal oil heated continuous flat press is the ideal equipment for producing high-quality fiberboard across an extremely wide thickness range (2-40mm). It combines the high efficiency and quality advantages of continuous production with the uniform temperature, precise control, safety, and reliability of thermal oil heating. Through a precision thickness gauge, zoned pressure/temperature control, advanced steel belt technology, and automation systems, it successfully overcomes the significant challenge of maintaining product consistency across such a wide thickness range, establishing itself as the signature equipment of modern large-scale fiberboard production lines.
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Continuous Hot Press for Fiberboard  2-40mm Thickness, Thermal Oil Heated


Continuous Hot Press for MDF production


This equipment is the core of modern, large-scale, high-efficiency, high-quality production for wood-based panels (primarily Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) and High Density Fiberboard(HDF)), especially suitable for factories requiring wide thickness ranges and high output volumes.


Continuous Flat Pressing


Concept

Unlike traditional multi-opening batch presses, continuous flat presses use two continuously circulating, heat- and pressure-resistant steel belts to clamp the formed fiber mat. This mat continuously passes through a long, heated, pressurized zone (the press body). Heating, pressing, and curing occur while the mat is in motion.

Advantages

  • High Efficiency: Continuous feeding and board exit eliminate the non-productive time associated with opening, closing, loading, and unloading batch presses. Production rates are far higher than multi-opening presses.

  •   High Quality:

        Pressing and heating while in motion results in more uniform internal stress distribution, reducing warping (especially in thick boards).

       Superior density gradient control enables production of boards with denser surfaces and a slightly less dense core, improving product performance (e.g., screw holding, dimensional stability).

       Excellent surface quality (benefiting from smooth steel belts).

  •   High Automation: Enables full-line automated control, stable product quality, and reduced reliance on manual labor.

  •   Flexible Specifications: Allows production of different thicknesses sequentially without stopping the line by changing the thickness gauge setting and cutting program.

  •   Energy Saving Potential: Continuous operation reduces energy losses from frequent starts/stops; thermal oil systems often have good heat recovery designs.


Thermal Oil Heating

Concept

The press body's heated platens contain internal circulation channels. High-temperature thermal oil flows through these channels, efficiently and uniformly transferring heat to the platen surfaces, which then heats the mat clamped between the steel belts.

Advantages

  • Uniform & Stable Temperature: Thermal oil has good fluidity and moderate specific heat capacity, enabling very uniform temperature distribution within the platens, minimizing surface temperature differences, and improving quality consistency Especially important for large-format products across a wide thickness range.

  • Lower Pressure, Higher Safety: Thermal oil systems operate at significantly lower pressures than saturated steam systems at equivalent temperatures, making design and operation safer.

  • Wide & Precise Temperature Control Range: Oil temperature can be precisely and stably controlled over a wide range (e.g., 180-260°C), not limited by saturation pressure, making it ideal for processes requiring different curing temperatures.

  • Suitable for Thick Board Production: The heat capacity and heat transfer characteristics of thermal oil give it an advantage over some heating methods (e.g., pure electric heating) in heating the core of thick boards.

  • Relatively Simple System: Eliminates the complex condensate recovery and treatment system needed for steam systems.

  • Lower Operating Noise: Typically quieter than steam systems.



Main Components of the Equipment


1.Forming and Pre-pressing System



Forming Station

Distributes dried fibers evenly and quantitatively onto the moving steel belt (or caul plate), forming a continuous fiber mat. Forming precision directly affects the density uniformity of the finished board

Pre-press

Typically located after the forming station and before the main press. Applies initial pressure (cold or low-temperature hot pressing) to the loose mat, giving it sufficient initial strength and compaction for smooth entry into the main press and expelling some air. Critical for ultra-thin boards (2-5mm).



2.Main Hot Press Body: The core of the equipment.


Frame

Massive steel structure designed to withstand enormous closing forces (typically thousands to tens of thousands of tons).

Upper/Lower Heated Platens

Composed of multiple large, high-precision steel plates with complex internal circulation channels. These platens are the direct source of heat.

Upper/Lower Steel Belts

Two high-strength, high-gloss, heat-resistant endless steel belts. The upper belt covers the mat, the lower belt supports the mat (and caul plate if used). They transmit pressure to the mat while separating it from the hot platens, providing a smooth surface. Belts require precise tensioning and guiding.

Hydraulic Pressurization System


Powerful arrays of hydraulic cylinders (typically arranged in zones along the press length) provide the massive pressure required to compact the mat (typically 3-5 MPa or higher). Pressure can be controlled independently per zone to adapt to different thicknesses and density requirements.

Thermal Oil Heating System

Thermal Oil Boiler/Heating Station: Heats the thermal oil to the set temperature (typically 200-240°C, depending on process and product).

 Thermal Oil Circulation Pumps: Provide the force for forced oil circulation within the system.

 Oil Distribution & Collection Piping: Complex network of pipes distributing hot oil to the inlets of each heated platen and returning cooled oil to the heating station.

Temperature Control System

Precisely controls oil temperature and flow rate for each press zone (and even different areas within a single platen), ensuring uniform temperature across the press length and width. Crucial for consistent board quality.

Expansion Tank, Filters, Safety Valves, etc.

Ensure safe and stable system operation.

Thickness Gauge

Located at the press entrance, precisely sets the gap between the upper and lower steel belts, directly determining the finished board thickness. For the wide 2-40mm range, the gauge requires a large range of precise adjustment capability.


3. Steel Belt Drive and Tensioning System

Drive rolls move the belts continuously; tension rolls maintain constant belt tension to prevent slippage and misalignment. Speed is adjustable to suit different thicknesses and production rates (slower for thick boards, faster for thin boards).


4. Board Exit and Cooling System


Exit Device

Guides the cured continuous board strip out of the press exit.

Cross-cut Saw/Longitudinal Saw

Cuts the continuous board strip into required lengths (and widths).

Cooling Star Cooler/Cooling Racks

Rapidly and uniformly cools the hot board, releasing internal stresses, stabilizing dimensions, and preventing warping. Critical and time-consuming for thick boards (especially near 40mm).


5. Control System:

Highly automated PLC/DCS system integrating control of forming density, pre-press pressure, pressure per zone in the main press, temperature, belt speed, thickness gauge position, and all other key process parameters. Monitors equipment status in real-time, logs production data, ensuring stable product quality and efficient production.


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Company introduction

Founded in 1983, Shandong MINGHUNG OSB&MDF Machinery Equipment Manufacturing Co.,Ltd.,  specializes in continuous press solutions for over 40 years.


MINGHUNG is a leading company in the industry of OSB&MDF making machine. With a strongfocus on producing high-quality machinery, we specialize in manufacturing thecomplete production line of Medium density fiberboard (MDF), High densityfiberboard (HDF),Particle board (PB), Oriented strand board (OSB), andVeneerable super strong particle board (LSB).


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