Morgan Rushworth PBXL CNC Hydraulic Sheet Metal Press Brake
The Morgan Rushworth PBXL CNC press brakes feature ESA S840 control with a 15.6” touchscreen, combining numerical and 2D graphical programming with full bending visualisation. Networked PC software allows programs to be created offline and loaded directly to the machine.
5-axis CNC control of the ram, back gauge (X & R axis) and crowning ensures precise, repeatable bending, with synchronised cylinders and high-precision scales maintaining parallelism. AKAS laser guarding enhances safety and usability, while euro-style sectional tooling and a multi-vee bottom die provide a flexible, production-ready solution.
| BENDING POWER | BENDING LENGTH | DIST BETWEEN COLUMNS | Y RAPID SPEED | Y WORKING SPEED | Y RETURN SPEED | TRAVEL IN X AXIS | SPEED OF X AXIS | TRAVEL IN R AXIS (OPTIONAL) | SPEED OF R AXIS (OPTIONAL) | NO. OF BACKGAUGE FINGERS | NO. OF SHEET SUPPORT ARMS | OIL CAPACITY | MOTOR POWER | STROKE | DAYLIGHT | THROAT DEPTH | TABLE HEIGHT | TABLE WIDTH | LENGTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | WEIGHT | |
| MODEL | Tonne | A mm | B mm | mm/sec | mm/sec | mm/sec | mm | mm/sec | mm | mm/sec | Litre | kW | C mm | D mm | E mm | F mm | G mm | L mm | W mm | H mm | kg | ||
| PBXL CNC 1600.40 | 40 | 1,600 | 1,300 | 180 | 10 | 150 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 4 | 150 | 460 | 250 | 2,150 | 1,350 | 2,180 | 2,850 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 2500.70 | 70 | 2,500 | 2,050 | 180 | 10 | 170 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 5.5 | 150 | 460 | 300 | 3,150 | 1,550 | 2,500 | 4,580 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 2500.90 | 90 | 2,500 | 2,050 | 180 | 10 | 170 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 7.5 | 200 | 480 | 300 | 3,150 | 1,600 | 2,500 | 5,120 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 2500.110 | 110 | 2,500 | 2,050 | 180 | 10 | 170 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 7.5 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 3,150 | 1,650 | 2,680 | 5,900 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 2500.130 | 130 | 2,500 | 2,050 | 180 | 10 | 160 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 11 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 3,150 | 1,650 | 2,680 | 7,100 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 2500.170 | 170 | 2,500 | 2,050 | 160 | 10 | 140 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 11 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 3,150 | 1,700 | 2,780 | 8,200 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 3100.110 | 110 | 3,200 | 2,700 | 180 | 10 | 170 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 7.5 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 3,850 | 1,650 | 2,680 | 7,000 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 3100.130 | 130 | 3,200 | 2,700 | 180 | 10 | 160 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 11 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 3,850 | 1,650 | 2,680 | 7,800 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 3100.170 | 170 | 3,200 | 2,700 | 160 | 10 | 140 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 11 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 3,850 | 1,700 | 2,780 | 9,600 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 3100.220 | 220 | 3,200 | 2,600 | 140 | 10 | 110 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 15 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 3,850 | 1,750 | 2,830 | 10,820 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 3100.250 | 250 | 3,200 | 2,600 | 100 | 9 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 18.5 | 250 | 540 | 400 | 3,850 | 1,850 | 2,880 | 12,800 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 3100.300 | 300 | 3,200 | 2,600 | 100 | 9 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 22 | 250 | 570 | 450 | 3,850 | 2,000 | 3,200 | 16,500 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.110 | 110 | 4,000 | 3,300 | 180 | 10 | 170 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 7.5 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 4,650 | 1,650 | 2,680 | 7,830 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.130 | 130 | 4,000 | 3,300 | 180 | 10 | 160 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 11 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 4,650 | 1,650 | 2,680 | 9,100 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.170 | 170 | 4,000 | 3,300 | 160 | 10 | 140 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 11 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 4,650 | 1,700 | 2,780 | 11,300 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.220 | 220 | 4,000 | 3,200 | 140 | 10 | 110 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 15 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 4,650 | 1,750 | 2,830 | 12,350 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.250 | 250 | 4,000 | 3,200 | 100 | 9 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 18.5 | 250 | 540 | 400 | 4,650 | 1,850 | 2,880 | 14,800 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.300 | 300 | 4,000 | 3,200 | 100 | 9 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 22 | 250 | 570 | 450 | 4,650 | 2,000 | 3,200 | 18,000 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.400 | 400 | 4,000 | 3,100 | 85 | 8.5 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 30 | 300 | 610 | 450 | 4,650 | 2,200 | 3,400 | 21,000 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 4000.500 | 500 | 4,000 | 3,100 | 85 | 8.5 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 37 | 300 | 610 | 450 | 4,650 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 27,500 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 6000.170 | 170 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 160 | 10 | 140 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 11 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 6,650 | 1,700 | 2,780 | 15,100 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 6000.220 | 220 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 140 | 10 | 110 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 15 | 200 | 480 | 400 | 6,650 | 1,750 | 2,830 | 17,800 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 6000.250 | 250 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 100 | 9 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 18.5 | 250 | 540 | 400 | 6,650 | 1,850 | 2,880 | 19,600 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 6000.300 | 300 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 100 | 9 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 22 | 250 | 570 | 450 | 6,650 | 2,000 | 3,200 | 26,000 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 6000.400 | 400 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 85 | 8.5 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 30 | 300 | 610 | 450 | 6,650 | 2,200 | 3,400 | 28,000 | |||||
| PBXL CNC 6000.500 | 500 | 6,000 | 4,800 | 85 | 8.5 | 80 | 600 | 200 | 150 | 100 | 37 | 300 | 610 | 450 | 6,650 | 2,500 | 3,500 | 34,000 |
Features
- ESA S840 multi-axis CNC 15.6″ control with numerical and 2D graphical programming and visualisation, mounted on a pendant arm
- Fully synchronised CNC control of left and right upper beam cylinder position – Y1 + Y2 axis
- CNC control of back gauge depth – X axis
- CNC control back gauge height – R axis
- CNC bottom tool crowning system
- Manual side to side movement of back gauge fingers – Z axis
- Back gauge fingers with fine depth adjustment, adjustable laterally on a linear rail
- Euro style Quick Release top tool holders with wedge style intermediates
- Sectionalised goose neck top tool and multi vee bottom die
- AKAS laser tooling guards for enhanced ease of use
- High precision linear scales for measurement of the stroke depth
- Hydraulic ram travel guided in low friction slide ways
- High approach and return speeds for production bending
- Electrically interlocked side guards
Options
General Sheet Metal Press Brake Maintenance
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Bending aluminium: alloy, radius and marking considerations
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Bending stainless steel: repeatability and surface finish
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Supporting heavy components at the press brake
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Reducing press brake setup time in mixed and repeat production
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How to assess CNC press brake accuracy before buying
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Choosing a press brake for boxes, channels and return flanges
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Press brake tooling: selecting punches and dies for real components
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Press brake crowning: maintaining consistent angles along long bends
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Press brake tonnage and V-die selection: assess the whole bend
21st October 2026
Choosing a press brake controller and offline programming package
21st October 2026
Choosing a CNC press brake backgauge for complex components
21st October 2026
Press brake axes explained: choosing the movements your components need
21st October 2026
From Fibre Laser to Press Brake Removing the Next Production Bottleneck
13th October 2026
CNC Machine Running Costs: What to Include in the Comparison
30th September 2026
Before a CNC Machine Arrives: CAD/CAM and Training Checklist
30th September 2026
How to Program Tooling on the ESA 875 Press Brake Controller
6th October 2025
Mastering the Fundamentals of Metal Bending
25th September 2025
Referencing your CNC Press Brake using ESA Controls
5th October 2018
Parking your CNC Press Brake using ESA Controls
5th October 2018
Referencing of CNC Press Brakes when switched off with beam up
5th October 2018
The Advantages of Slowing Down the Folding / Bending Speed on your Press Brake
12th January 2018
How to perform bump bending on a Morgan Rushworth Sheet Metal Press Brake
19th September 2017
Can you justify a CNC press brake for small batch work
21st August 2017
How to set up your Press Brake Tool Alignment Correctly
21st October 2016
Tips and Tricks on Press Brake Safety FAQ
21st October 2016
How to Set the Laser Guards On The Morgan Rushworth Press Brake After You Have Changed Your Top Tooling
21st October 2016
How to Manually Adjust and Setup Crowning on a Press Brake FAQ
4th July 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the PBXL fit within the press brake range?
The PBXL is an accessible CNC hydraulic option with graphical control and a published package that includes CNC crowning. Compare it around the jobs and setup changes you actually need to perform, rather than judging suitability only by a headline axis count.
What does the PBXL five-axis description mean?
The PBXL’s five-axis description refers to Y1 and Y2 ram positioning, X backgauge depth, R backgauge height and CNC crowning. These cover ram, backgauge and crowning functions rather than five separate backgauge movements. Confirm the included axes and whether R-axis control is standard or optional in your quotation for the selected machine.
Which controller is listed for the PBXL?
The PBXL feature list specifies an ESA S840 with a 15.6-inch touchscreen and numerical or 2D graphical programming. Confirm any extra software or offline-programming requirements in the quotation. A demonstration using a familiar component helps establish whether the workflow suits your operators.
How do I choose the correct PBXL bending length and tonnage?
Use the actual working-length specification for the selected model, then calculate force from the material, thickness, bend length and tooling. Do not rely on a model name alone to establish the usable length. Provide representative drawings so clearances and support requirements can be checked together.
Are the PBXL backgauge fingers automatically positioned sideways?
The published standard feature list describes manual side-to-side positioning of the fingers. This is a different movement from backgauge depth or height. Where frequent lateral changes or asymmetric parts are important, specify the required gauging arrangement rather than assuming the axis-count description includes it.
Does CNC crowning automatically measure the finished bend angle?
No. Crowning compensates for deflection along the working length; it is not, by itself, a live angle-measuring system. Material variation, tooling and setup still affect the result. Discuss any requirement for measurement or closed-loop angle correction separately from the crowning function.
What tooling and handling should I consider with a PBXL?
The specification lists Euro-style tooling, sectional gooseneck upper tools and a multi-V die. Review additional tooling and sheet support around your actual components, especially short flanges, deep returns and long panels. Include the handling and training requirements in the final machine proposal.
Can I arrange servicing and a Service Plan for the PBXL?
Yes. Selmach provides servicing and offers optional Service Plans for the PBXL. Ask us to quote a plan around your machine and production hours. Servicing frequency, support and call-out provision depend on the selected cover and agreed terms; a Service Plan is separate from the machine purchase unless expressly included.