Cartridge Pressing · 4 Ton Force · Replaced by MFP

LFP Low Force Press

4T
Pressing Force
Pneumatic
Power
CSA Z142010
Standard
LFP 4-ton pneumatic cartridge press
Production Status
Contact Sales for Current Availability
LFP is no longer in active production; the MFP (6.5T) replaced it in the current lineup. Contact sales about current LFP availability. Operators considering the LFP should also evaluate the MFP for current-production orders.
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§ 01 · What It Does

Pneumatic-only cartridge pressing.

The LFP is a pneumatic, electricity-free cartridge press calibrated for low-force applications, variable from 0.5 to 4 tons. Built to CSA Z142010 with a structural frame evaluated and stamped by a Registered Professional Structural Engineer using AISC ASD method. LFP is no longer in active production; contact sales about current availability.

01

Pneumatic-Only Operation

No electricity required. Pneumatic-only operation simplifies install (no electrical rough-in) and removes a maintenance variable from the production environment.

02

Variable Force, 0.5–4 Tons

Full variable range across the calibrated 0.5–4 ton envelope. Operators dial in the force appropriate to the cartridge format and mouthpiece geometry.

03

Engineer-Stamped Frame

Press structure frame evaluated and stamped by a Registered Professional Structural Engineer using AISC American Institute of Steel Construction ASD method. Built to CSA Code for Power Press Operation Z142010.

04

GMP-Compliant Materials

Materials and surfaces support GMP-compliant production workflows. One-year warranty with lifetime customer support.

§ 02 · Specifications

Press specs for the 4-ton LFP.

The LFP is a pneumatic-only press. Force range, pneumatic spec, and physical dimensions are the operative numbers for production planning. Restriction: does not press devices containing batteries.

Specifications: LFP
Previous Generation · Replaced by MFP
  • Weight180 lbs
  • Dimensions33¾" × 17½" × 16⅜"
  • PowerPneumatic only, no electricity
  • Max Press Force4 tons
  • Force Range0.5–4 tons, full variable
  • Pneumatic20–150 PSI
  • Pneumatic FittingIndustrial ¼" Male
  • Max Cartridge Height6.5"
  • Temp Range10–50°C (50–120°F)
  • StandardsCSA Z142010 · AISC-ASD
  • Warranty1 year · Lifetime Customer Support
  • Production StatusReplaced by MFP · Contact Sales
  • RestrictionDoes not press battery-containing devices
§ 03 · Certifications

Built to CSA, structurally stamped, GMP-compliant materials.

Built to CSA Code for Power Press Operation Z142010. Press structure frame evaluated and stamped by Registered Professional Structural Engineer using American Institute of Steel Construction ASD Method. GMP-compliant materials. One-year warranty with lifetime customer support. Note: LFP is pneumatic-only and does not carry electrical certifications such as cETLus or CE.

CSA
CSA Z142010
Power Press Code
AISC
AISC ASD
Frame Stamped
GMP
GMP-Compliant
Materials · Workflow
§ 04 · Documents

Technical documentation and downloads.

Cut sheet and product brochure are public downloads. Operations & maintenance manuals, startup & qualification documentation, and parts catalogs are available through the online store.

PDF
LFP Cut Sheet
Public · PDF
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PDF
LFP Product Brochure
Public · PDF
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PDF
Operations & Maintenance Manual
Via Store
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PDF
Startup & Qualification Documentation
Via Store
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SHP
Parts Catalog
Online Store
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§ 05 · Related Machines

Adjacent machines.

MFP
Medium Force Press · 6.5TNA · CSA Z142010
MFP
Current-Production Press
The current-production press in the Thompson Duke lineup. 6.5-ton calibrated force, replaces the LFP. The standard recommendation for new press orders.
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IZR
Automatic FillingNA · cETLus
IZR
Fill Step (Before Press)
The IZR fills cartridges that the LFP then presses for press-on mouthpieces. Standard line configuration pairs filling with pressing matched to production volume.
FROM $39,000
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MPM
Mouthpiece FasteningNA · cETLus
MPM
Screw-Top Alternative
For screw-top mouthpieces, the MPM fastens instead of presses. Different workflow, same fill-line context.
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§ 06 · Technical Q&A

What operators ask before they buy.

Is the LFP still in production?
No. LFP production wound down as the MFP became Thompson Duke's standard cartridge press. Contact sales about current LFP availability. The MFP is the current-production successor.
Can I order more than one LFP?
Contact sales about current LFP availability and quantities. Operators needing larger quantities of pneumatic press capacity should evaluate the MFP, which is in active production.
Should I buy the LFP or the MFP?
If your cartridges and mouthpieces press cleanly under 4 tons, the LFP may be a fit; contact sales about current availability. Both the LFP and the MFP are pneumatic-only, with no electrical rough-in. For denser devices, higher throughput, or any future scale-up scenario, the MFP (6.5T) is the right capital decision.
Will Thompson Duke resume LFP production?
Not currently planned. The MFP supersedes the LFP in the current lineup with the same pneumatic interface and a higher force envelope. If LFP demand justified resumption in the future, that would be a separate decision.
Current Availability

Ask about LFP availability.

If the LFP fits your operation, contact sales about current availability. For new press orders, the MFP is the standard recommendation for cartridge pressing.