Medium Crest Clamshell Presses
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More cutting area. Same fast setup.
The engineered frame delivers flat, even cutting force across the entire platen. That means no shimming to compensate for deflection, no chasing soft spots, and no wasted sheets dialing in a new die. Load it, set it, cut it.
For manufacturers running a mix of packaging, displays, and signage, a medium Crest handles the variety without slowing down between jobs.
Die Cutting Advisors is the exclusive North American representative for Crest Clamshell Die Cutters.
Applications & Materials
Medium Crest presses are built for production environments handling larger sheet sizes and thicker materials.
- Large format digital print finishing
- POP displays and retail signage
- Heavy-board folding cartons
- Specialty converting and industrial die cutting
- Creasing and scoring operations for packaging
- Corrugated board (B, C, E, and F flute)
- Paperboard and folding carton stock
- Styrene and rigid plastics
- Polycarbonate
- PVC and vinyl films
- Foam core and lightweight display boards
Standard medium Crest presses are designed for materials up to approximately 3/8″ thick. For thicker structural materials such as Falconboard®, thick foam core, or Ultra® Board, Widemouth™ technology — available on large format Crest models — is the recommended solution.
Available Sizes & Specifications
Medium Crest presses are available in three formats. All three models share the same tonnage specifications: 450 tons press load / 150 tons die load.
Average manufacturing lead time for medium Crest models is 3½ – 4 months. Delivery may vary based on production levels and inventory at time of order.
- Crest 3247 — 32″ × 47″
- Mobile bed size: 33.85″ × 48.42″
A capable mid-range format for corrugated packaging, folding cartons, and mixed-substrate production runs. - Crest 4056 — 40″ × 56″
- Mobile bed size: 41″ × 57″
Expanded cutting area for larger display components, signage, and heavier corrugated materials. - Crest 4167 — 41″ × 67″
- Mobile bed size: 42.91″ × 68.97″
The largest medium format — built for high-tonnage production runs on larger sheets and heavier packaging materials.
Built to Run. Built to Last.
Every medium Crest ships standard with a minimum of one top laser safety scanner and Schmersal edge guard technology on the moving platen, meeting and exceeding ANSI, OSHA, CSA, and CE safety standards. Safety compliance isn’t an add-on with Crest — it’s standard equipment.
Financing Options
Capital equipment purchases are significant decisions. DCA works with manufacturers to identify financing options that fit their situation, so equipment investment doesn’t have to wait for the right budget cycle.
FAQ
The Crest frame was designed using finite analysis engineering to study how a clamshell behaves under load. Both the frame and moving platen are surface ground perfectly flat, not milled or fly cut. The result is a press that stays flat and parallel during the cut, which virtually eliminates make-ready and reduces the skill level required to run it consistently.
Medium Crest presses offer larger cutting areas and more tonnage — 450 tons press load versus 260–380 tons on small models. That said, the Small Crest is often the more impressive performer on a per-job basis: the no-make-ready advantage becomes even more striking at smaller sizes, where traditional presses demand the most setup time. If your production involves larger sheet sizes or exceeds small-format capacity, a medium Crest is the natural next step — but don’t overlook the Small if it fits your sheet size.
Average manufacturing lead time is 3½ to 4 months. Lead times can vary depending on production levels and inventory at the time of order. Die Cutting Advisors can provide current lead time estimates when you're evaluating a purchase.