Applies to mechanical presses with or without a passage through the frame and with or without a slope, in the range from 100 to 2 500 kN inclusive. A choice is given for dimensional series 1 and series 2. All the values for a given press should be selected from one of the series. Provides for alternative types of bed. Two types of bedplate are specified as type 1 and type 2. Details are also given for the bedplug.