Accurpress Accell CNC Press Brake

$80,000 – $350,000 depending on tonnage and length Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Capacity

55 to 1,100 ton (10 standard sizes)

Bending Length

6 to 22 ft (1829 to 6706 mm)

Ram Drive

Hydraulic, dual cylinder

Crowning

CNC hydraulic crowning standard

Backgauge

5-axis (X, R, Z1, Z2, optional 6th axis)

Open Height

500 – 800 mm (model dependent)

Overview

The Accurpress Accell is a hydraulic CNC press brake series manufactured in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. Known for its bulletproof reliability and high resale value, Accurpress has supplied North American sheet metal shops with press brakes for over 50 years, and the Accell represents the current generation of their traditional hydraulic platform with modern CNC backgauge and control upgrades. Available from 55 tons to 1,100 tons and bending lengths from 6 feet to 22 feet, the Accell covers everything from light gauge HVAC ductwork to heavy plate structural bends. The hydraulic ram features CNC position control on both cylinder axes for parallelism correction (crowning), ensuring consistent bend angle across the full bending length even on large, heavy plates. The Accurpress Accell's strength is its simplicity: robust hydraulic system components readily available from any hydraulic supplier, an intuitive Hurco or Delem D-series controller, and thick steel frame construction delivering years of reliable production service without sophisticated maintenance programs.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Capacity	55 to 1,100 ton (10 standard sizes)
Bending Length	6 to 22 ft (1829 to 6706 mm)
Ram Drive	Hydraulic, dual cylinder
Crowning	CNC hydraulic crowning standard
Backgauge	5-axis (X, R, Z1, Z2, optional 6th axis)
Open Height	500 – 800 mm (model dependent)
Daylight	400 – 650 mm
Control	Hurco Autobend or Delem DA-66T
Approach Speed	200 mm/s
Bending Speed	10 mm/s typical

Specifications sourced from accurpress.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

50+ years of North American market presence with strong resale value
Simple hydraulic system with readily available parts and service
Wide tonnage range from 55T to 1,100T covers light to heavy plate
CNC crowning compensates for beam deflection on large bend lengths
Hurco and Delem controllers are widely understood by operators

Limitations

Hydraulic system consumes energy even at idle vs servo-electric alternatives
No optical bend angle feedback — relies on ram position and crowning tables
Heavier and larger footprint than servo-electric equivalents
Older controller generation compared to newer competitors

Best For

HVAC and ductwork fabricators bending light gauge sheet in high volumes Structural steel and plate fabricators bending heavy material up to 1,100 tons Contract sheet metal shops prioritizing reliability and low maintenance costs Shops upgrading from manual press brakes seeking proven CNC platform

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the Accell's backgauge axis configuration?

The standard backgauge includes X (front-back), R (height), Z1 and Z2 (independent lateral positioning). An optional 6th axis adds X1/X2 for angled and tapered bend stops.

02 Can the Accurpress Accell be retrofitted with newer controls?

Yes. Accurpress and third-party retrofit specialists can upgrade the control to modern Delem DA-69T or similar units while retaining the existing hydraulic and mechanical structure.

03 Does the Accell come with a crowning system?

Yes. CNC hydraulic crowning is standard on the Accell, automatically compensating for ram deflection under load to maintain consistent bend angle across the full bending length.