A year ago, a 400-ton Die Spotting Press from SXKH® crossed the ocean and arrived at a customer site in North America. At the time, the customer affectionately called it “Hercules”—not only because of its 400-ton clamping force, but because it carried their expectations for high-precision, high-efficiency mould production. A year later, how has this “Hercules” performed on the customer’s line? Let’s take a look back.
Delivery: From Ningbo, China to North America
This 400-ton machine was a key custom delivery from SXKH, configured around the customer’s actual production requirements. After the equipment arrived, SXKH quickly sent a team of engineers to North America and worked alongside the customer’s technical staff to complete the full installation and commissioning process—from positioning, leveling, and piping connections to electrical system integration, parameter setting, and trial runs. With SXKH’s established localized service network in North America, the entire delivery moved efficiently and in good order. The machine met handover standards and entered trial operation within a short timeframe.
One Year of Operation: Steady Performance Earns Customer Approval
Over the past year, the 400-ton “Hercules” has run steadily at the North American customer site, handling core processes such as daily die spotting, mould tryout, and inspection. Equipped with a Siemens PLC intelligent control system and full-servo closed-loop control, the machine provides real-time feedback and adjustment of operating accuracy, maintaining excellent accuracy stability and repeat positioning accuracy even under prolonged high-load operation. According to the customer, the machine runs reliably, is easy to operate, and is backed by prompt after-sales support, helping keep mould production and delivery schedules on track.
SXKH Die Spotting Presses range from 50 to 1,000 tons and are available in a variety of configurations, including magnetic and clamp-plate types, vertical and horizontal designs, and hydraulic or servo-driven options. The 400-ton model serves as a core workhorse in the lineup, combining strong clamping force with flexible adaptability. It is widely used in automotive, home appliance, die casting, and high-end plastics mould applications. A full year of stable operation at this North American site is further proof of the reliable quality SXKH Die Spotting Presses deliver in demanding overseas markets.
Service That Stays: Uninterrupted Full-Lifecycle Support
Equipment delivery is not the finish line—it is where SXKH’s service commitment begins. Over the past year, SXKH has drawn on its localized North American service network to provide remote diagnostics, technical support, and on-site service when needed. Whether the customer needs day-to-day operating guidance or maintenance and service advice, the SXKH team responds promptly, giving them peace of mind in production. This full-lifecycle service philosophy is exactly what has earned SXKH long-term trust in international markets.
Looking Back, Moving Forward: Proven Strength, Continued Global Growth
A year later, this 400-ton “Hercules” stands as more than a snapshot of SXKH equipment running reliably in North America—it is a testament to the continued deepening of the company’s international strategy. From its first machine exported to Europe to products now shipped to industrial powerhouses such as Germany, Italy, Spain, and the United States, SXKH has established a presence in more than 50 countries, with exports to European and American markets accounting for roughly 30% of sales, making it one of China’s largest exporters of Die Spotting Presses.
Looking ahead, SXKH will continue to pursue its mission of “delivering Chinese manufacturing excellence to the world,” strengthening its product technology and service capabilities to provide global customers with more reliable, more efficient mould equipment solutions. When it comes to reliable equipment, look no further than SXKH®.
