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Hydraulic Presses

A hydraulic press uses basic principles of physics to generate a compressive force. It is an essential item of equipment in a variety of industries and can be used in the forging, blanking, deep drawing, forming and punching of metal and other materials, to name just some of the machining applications of which it is capable.

The Hydraulic Press Machine and Its Uses

The hydraulic press was developed in England in the late 18th century by Joseph Bramah and was based on Pascal's principle of constant pressure throughout a closed system. The French mathematician Blaise Pascal formulated a physical law which stated that pressure on a fluid that is within a closed system is transmitted through that fluid without loss and acts with equal force on equal areas. This principle is applied in the workings of a hydraulic pressing machine which uses pistons acting as pumps. When such a piston is pushed inward it displaces the fluid which, being incompressible, acts on a larger piston. The distance moved by the large piston is equal to that moved by the small piston divided by the ratio of the areas of the piston heads.

There are many benefits in using a hydraulic power press. It can, unlike mechanical presses, fully compress material and also takes up much less space. Hydraulic press working is used for a wide variety of industrial purposes as it can transform metallic objects into metal sheets. There are a number of different types of hydraulic press catering to various industrial requirements; a fact worth bearing in mind when looking for a hydraulic press for sale. Arbor presses are used for lighter work such as punching holes in or stamping metal. This makes this type a popular diy hydraulic press. A laminating press is a manual hydraulic press used for laminating polymer onto materials such as paper or metal. C frame presses are built in a C shape that helps them to take up a minimum of floor space and are generally used for straightening and drawing. Pneumatic presses compress air to create pressure. Although they cannot create extremely high pressures, they can be operated quickly. Power presses are used in heavy industry and are divided into part revolution and full revolution clutch types. Assembly presses use extreme pressure to assemble and maintain parts. H frame presses can handle more than one press application.

Benefits Of Buying Hydraulic Presses For Sale At Auction

Hydraulic presses can be expensive items of equipment when purchased new. However, due to their robust construction, they can give good service for years, so why run to the expense of new equipment and its value depreciation when you can look for a used hydraulic press for sale that will cost far less? Whether you are looking for a portable hydraulic press or something more heavy duty, or if you are in need of hydraulic press parts, then you will find a wide range of items for sale at used industrial equipment auctions online.

Major Manufacturers Of Hydraulic Presses

When searching for a used hydraulic press, there are some brands that are particularly worth looking out for. ECO HYDRAULIC (formerly known as EDBRO, PILOT and EMT) have over 60 years of experience in the manufacture of reliable electric hydraulic press and other hydraulic equipment. HARE is the UK's leading small hydraulic press manufacturer and also makes medium sized hydraulic production presses. ERIE PRESS SYSTEMS are noted for building highly efficient, safe, reliable, and long lasting hydraulic forging press systems. Other companies whose products are highly sought after on the second hand hydraulic press market are FLOWMECH, SEALEY, PHOENIX, SCHULER, A V BIRCH and YEH CHIUN.