Ram Command - Soft Squeeze operation for sensitive goods

The Milnor Ram Command™ feature allows a slow build of pressure on the goods to control the speed of water removal from the load.  

The system works by pressurizing the top of the ram with regulated low pressure and additionally controlling the relief of fluid at the bottom of the ram.

The result is a balancing of pressure onto the goods and a slower water removal which gives sensitive goods time to release water without damage.   

How it works:

1. The pressure relief at the bottom of the ram is set to 950 psi.  This is lower than a standard press setting of 1500psi.  
2. There are 2 added relief cartridges and also 2 electric valves that relieve the top of the cylinder to tank.  These electric valves are called VE 100 and VE 250 but the regulator may be set to varying (low) pressures like 200 and 300psi. The relief cartridges are normally open.  So, when a electrical signal is present, they are closed and not bypassing to tank. When both valves show "on" the system is working at normal pressures (not the low pressures of Ram Command).
3. The system goes through 4 steps of pressure buildup.  The pressure are controlled by timers in the software called Timer A,B and C. These timers control how long at each pressure step.  
4. Step A is pressure controlled by VE 100 and the associated pressure relief.  
5. Step B is pressure controlled by VE 250 and the associated pressure relief.  
6. Step C opens both reliefs and uses standby pressure of the main hydraulic pump.   

If you have a single manifold, the component format is different than shown in the instructions.  Functionally it is the same circuit.  if you have a single manifold press, see this article for a look at the valves.  Ram Command for a single manifold press

See section 3.6 in the attached manual section for detailed explanations. Check current manual sections for any updates.