ATS Launches Three Base Model Levels for Hydraulic Press Series
New Standardized Model Meets the Needs of Many Casting Operations
MENASHA, Wis. (June 22, 2026) – ATS (formerly Advanced Foundry Specialists) designs and builds the most advanced line of hydraulic press systems available for foundry finishing. The company has launched a base model hydraulic press with three levels of progressive customization to expand on its line of signature heavy and extreme duty H-frame hydraulic presses. The new base model offers reliable performance with standardized, cost-effective options to streamline workflow for specific operations to meet growing demand for its hydraulic presses in casting operations. The company’s distinctive H-frame design has delivered rock-solid rigidity for precise trimming to foundry customers for over twenty years.
Tailored for Casting Operations
The three levels of the ATS base model hydraulic press are tailored to meet the specific needs of general foundry trimming and industrial pressing applications without extensive customization. This makes them a good choice for casting operations looking to introduce trimming into their facility at a lower price point, seeking a simple economical trim system to perform their heavy lifting year after year, or requiring no extensive system customization. The base model’s robust design features the company’s signature heavy-duty H-frame construction for reliable performance and integrates essential safety and usability features. These include precision linear guideway systems and operator control stations with simplified configuration options, which improves uptime, manufacturing throughput, part quality and trim-die life for operations as well as reduces maintenance time and costs.
- Level 1 Base Model: A standardized 50-ton press optimized for general trimming operations with fixed performance parameters ideal for routine applications.
- Level 2 Base Model: Features the same press frame as Level 1, with additional options to increase productivity, versatility and monitor system operation.
- Level 3 Base Model: Offers variable platen sizes, stroke lengths and tonnages along with additional system options to further increase your system’s overall capabilities.
“We were hearing from prospective customers there was a gap between our custom, heavy and extreme duty models and a more standardized machine for specific foundry operations,” said Mitchell Ruesch, ATS Senior Program Manager. “Our new base model offers a cost-effective alternative to our current models without sacrificing reliable performance and quality.”
“ATS hydraulic press base models reflect our engineered craftsmanship mindset that combines engineering creativity with a willingness to explore new ideas,” said Brian Luebke, ATS Vice President. “This launch reinforces a commitment to innovation and customer-centric product development by making standard ATS hydraulic press technology more accessible across a broader range of foundry applications.”