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Hydraulic presses are machines that work by compressing a plate against a workpiece. Hydraulic presses are a core piece of machinery in fabrication plans and used in a variety of industries. The machines experience improvement along with technological advances, including faster machining times, improvements in seals, lower maintenance, and the introduction of programmable logic controls and other electronically-based programming.
Tonnage is one of the main factors that needs to be considered when reviewing hydraulic presses for specific applications. Tonnage refers to the amount of power the hydraulic press can provide and will typically range from as small as 1 ton, to over 5,000 tons of force. If moving from a mechanical press to a hydraulic press, the necessary tonnage may be on the lower end, but one will typically want the highest tonnage available.
A single hydraulic press can perform a variety of tasks within its tonnage range. Hydraulic presses are constructed simply and do not have many components, and offer a cost advantage over mechanical presses in comparable tonnages.
Hydraulic Press Manufacturers
Surplus Record has a wide assortment of hydraulic presses by top manufacturers. Read more about our top hydraulic press manufacturers.
Types of Hydraulic Presses
Gap Frame or C Frame Hydraulic Presses
C Frame hydraulic presses are known for their unique frame style resembling a C shape. The hydraulic floor-to-ceiling C-frame presses provides a force that keeps a tight impression and are best for situations requiring more modest bed sizes and lower tonnage.
H Frame Hydraulic Presses
H Frame hydraulic press machines are low pressure, lower oil temperature systems meant for higher efficiency and safer operation. Their open sides are also helpful for work on longer pieces of material.
Straightening Hydraulic Presses
Hydraulic straightening presses are a common style of press that applies even pressure to straighten/flatten metal.
Fluid Forming Hydraulic Presses
Fluid forming hydraulic presses, also known as bag presses, hydroforming or fluid-cell presses, are presses that utilize flexible bladders filled with fluid to reshape metal into non-conventional shapes
