Trinks Hydraulic Presses / Lawton Press Company

The hydraulic press industry is defined by durability and engineering lineage. In a significant consolidation of American manufacturing expertise, Trinks Inc. acquired the C.A. Lawton press line, merging two of the most respected names in the field. This transition ensures that the legacy of Lawton’s robust machinery continues under the technical guidance and innovation of the Trinks engineering team.

The Evolution from Lawton to Trinks

For facilities sourcing used Lawton presses, the acquisition by Trinks represents a vital link to original engineering drawings, specifications, and replacement parts. While Lawton was renowned for its heavy-duty frame construction, Trinks has integrated modern automation and precision thermal controls into the platform. Today, whether you are utilizing a legacy Lawton machine or a used Trinks press, you are benefiting from a combined century of molding and forming expertise.

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Applications and Technical Capabilities

Trinks and Lawton systems are engineered for high-performance environments across several key disciplines:

  • Compression & Transfer Molding: Optimized for thermosets, rubber, and advanced composites.
  • Aerospace & Defense: High-tonnage systems designed for rigorous tolerances and material certification.
  • Laboratory & R&D: Smaller footprint presses that maintain the same structural integrity as industrial-scale models.

The primary advantage of these machines is their structural versatility, often featuring 4-post or side-plate designs that offer superior platen parallelism.

Maintenance and Long-Term Value

Because Trinks maintains the intellectual property of the Lawton line, these machines remain highly serviceable in the secondary market. Retrofitting a used Lawton press with modern Trinks hydraulics or PLC controls is a common and cost-effective way to achieve new-machine performance with a heavy-duty vintage frame. This continuity of support makes Trinks and Lawton equipment a preferred choice for manufacturers focused on long-term ROI and operational uptime.


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