Hydraulic Presses

Exercise Great Force with Hydraulic Presses

Hydraulic presses are a great choice for almost all industrial purposes. If you need a hydraulic press with considerable force and numerous safety features, consider the extensive list of both new and used hydraulic presses for sale on eBay. Hydraulic press machines come in various different sizes and capacities, so make sure you pick the one perfect for the task at hand.

What can you use hydraulic presses for?

Hydraulic presses are commonly used for industrial purposes including moulding, forging, clinching, blanking, punching, and metal forming operations. The use of a hydraulic press offers the possibility of forming more intricate shapes of metal sheets. Moreover, in other industries, hydraulic press machines can be used for glass thinning, power making in the cosmetic industry, and tablet-forming for medical use.

Types of hydraulic presses

Depending on the specific purpose you need a hydraulic press for, you can choose from the following press types:

  • Arbor presses: Arbor presses are used for operations that are not of a heavy-duty nature such as piercing holes or flattening materials.
  • Laminating presses: Laminating presses are manual presses, and they are typically used for laminating identity cards, certificates, or book covers. They are suitable for both domestic and industrial purposes.
  • C-frame presses: These presses have a C-like frame that allows the operator to move around it easily. The application of C-frame presses includes straightening, drawing, and assembling work.
  • Power presses: These presses are designed for heavy-duty industrial work. There are two types of power presses depending on the type of clutch used.
  • Assembly presses: These presses are used for assembling and maintaining work parts using high pressure generated by the pistons and the hydraulic fluids.
  • H-frame presses: This type of hydraulic presses features an H-like shape, and they can perform more than one press operation.
What brands and press capacities are available?

You can choose from a number of different hydraulic press manufacturers available on eBay. Namely, the list of brands includes Clarke, Sealey, and SIP. The price and the performance of the specific hydraulic press type can vary depending on the manufacturer. However, you can find cheap hydraulic presses that, although they offer affordability, don’t compromise on the performance. Moreover, depending on the type of work, you can choose from different press capacities ranging from 10 to 50 tons.

Safety features of hydraulic presses

Hydraulic presses are not only designed to make your work easier but to keep you safe too. Most hydraulic presses include safety features such as redundant solenoids to control hazardous motions of the ram, light curtains, physical guarding, Ram Safety Catcher System, and safety couplers for cylinder-to-ram attachment. Features can vary depending on the specific type and brand. Check the manufacturer site for details.