In the world of modern-day manufacturing and fabrication, the use of hydraulic presses is a common practice. These machines help humans perform tasks that would be impossible unaided. They cut, punch, and shape some of the hardest metals and other materials in the world. Today, we will examine some of the most common types of hydraulic presses and their functions, as well as the industries they serve.
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Three Common Industrial Hydraulic Press Types and the Industries That Use Them
1. The C Frame Press: This popular press type is widely used in the automotive industry. Shaped like the letter "C", it is suitable for mild to moderate applications, often in the maintenance departments of factories for repairing machinery.
2. The H Frame Press: Another common type, found in various industries including the appliance sector, the H Frame Press is used to manufacture parts for stoves, washing machines, and dryers. Driven from the top, it can apply pressure to many different materials and is available in sizes ranging from very large to tabletop models. It's arguably the most used hydraulic shop press globally.
3. The Channel Press: These heavy-duty presses provide significant ram force and are frequently used in the aviation industry for stress testing and other applications requiring substantial force.
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You know what a hydraulic press is and how it works, but did you know that there are different types that can make your workload easier and more efficient?
A manual press would be best for smaller objects and simple applications. A movable table press would be ideal for large, heavy objects that you cannot lift on your own.
So, how do you know what style will be best for your application? Here we will describe 5 different types of hydraulic presses and why you would need them.
The Movable Table Hydraulic Press
Say you have a widget that is too big and too heavy to place on the bed of a standard H-frame style press safely and efficiently. You can’t load it with a forklift or an overhead hoist, but you need to press a bushing out of it.
Oh, and these widgets come in different sizes so you need flexibility as far as daylight goes. A movable table press is the answer to this perplexing problem. Whether you need 25 tons of pressure or up to 200 tons of pressure, movable table presses hit the mark.
Load your part safely onto the table using a forklift, overhead hoist, or two strong people, then simply roll the table under the work head and work your magic.
The work head can be raised or lowered to meet your daylight requirements from one size widget to another.
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The Movable Frame Hydraulic Press
Ok, here is another scenario. You have a shaft or a steel plate that needs to be straightened (which itself can be a challenge). Now imagine that the shaft you are trying to straighten is 6 feet long and you only have an H-frame press to get the job done.
You are constantly moving the part trying to line up the area you need to apply pressure to. It’s nearly impossible to bring the part to the work head and hit your mark every time. What if you could bring the work head to the part instead?
With a movable frame press, you can do just that! Load your part safely from any side or down from above, move the frame to the location you need to press, then move the work head to zero in on the precise area you need to contact. From here out, it’s easy to get the work done safely and efficiently.
The Air Operated Hydraulic Press
Is your shop short on power but you have an air hookup and don’t want to manually pump a press? Maybe you need to operate a press in an explosive atmosphere. An air-operated hydraulic press will solve your problems.
You will receive the same pressing power as an electric press but without the hassle of electrical hookups. These presses are offered in 25-200 ton capacities.
Double Acting Hydraulic Press
Many companies purchase a hydraulic press for an application that requires a fixture or die to be mounted on the piston. Often, they make the mistake of getting a single-acting press for this type of application.
Unfortunately, a single-acting work head has a spring return, and if the die is too heavy, the return may not be full or consistent. This is where a double-acting hydraulic press comes in handy.
They offer more lifting power, keeping your dies and fixtures where you want them, when you want them there.
The Manual Hydraulic Press
Say you have a submarine and aboard you have a small machine shop. Beyond basic repair tools, you probably need a press. Power is at a premium and floor space is limited. What do you do?
A Dake manual H-frame press offers an easy solution. No power is necessary, and you won’t lose durability or pressing power.
Even without a submarine, a Dake H-frame press can handle hundreds of applications just about anywhere, anytime.
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