Used in large industries for heavy operations, power presses can be powered by hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical means. However, hydraulic, or fluid pressure, powered power presses are the most common type due to their high efficiency and availability in a wide range of styles, sizes and capabilities. Read More…
Leading Manufacturers
Macrodyne Hydraulic Presses & Automation
Concord, ON | 905-669-2253The hydraulic press industry is competitive, but in a sea of competitors, we are among the best! We offer ISO 9000:2000 certification, and we work with customers to create the ideal designs for their unique circumstances.
Grimco Presses Inc.
Paterson, NJ | 973-345-0660When it comes to the hydraulic press industry, you want nothing but the very best! We have over 50 years of experience in the industry manufacturing quality products for our customers.
Savage Engineering & Sales, Inc.
Garfield Heights, OH | 216-587-2885Our hydraulic press designs are one-of-a-kind. We work with our customers to determine the best hydraulic presses for their applications. Here at Savage Engineering & Sales, Inc. we take customer satisfaction very seriously.
Nidec Minster
Minster, OH | 419-452-0381The Minster Machine Company is a world-class supplier of equipment and services for the material forming industry. In business for over 100 years, Minster provides our industry with single source, total solutions. Products include: mechanical power presses; press controls; remanufacturing services; press relocation services and a host of other products and programs designed specifically for the material forming market. For more information, contact Minster today!
SEYI-AMERICA, INC.
Walnut, CA | 909-839-1151Our company has the goal of manufacturing products to meet all your hydraulic press needs. We feature presses including c-frame, gap frame, link motions, and straightside presses. We design our presses with the user in mind, which is why we always use the latest manufacturing technologies and the highest quality products. We can help you solve your pressing issues today!
Some examples of power press styles include frame styles, such as H-frame, C-frame or four post style.
Power Presses - Savage Engineering & Sales, Inc.Due to the diverse spectrum provided by power presses, they are utilized in a variety of applications and industries including:
Industrial manufacturing, for use in the assembly of various products and is particularly useful in sheet metal fabrications.
Automotive, for use in the assembly of structural components as well as internal metal parts; aerospace, to be utilized in the production of components and assemblies such as flight hardware and ground support equipment.
Medical, for the fabrication of medical equipment and devices such as prosthetics and surgical tools; and construction, in order to manufacture industrial warehouse components such as safety rails, floor gratings and more.
Metalworking takes place by putting stock on a bottom die and striking it with a top die, which is attached to a crankshaft with connecting rods. Rotation of the crankshaft is accomplished from a motor, flywheel, and gear power transmission.
The two primary types of power presses, based on their clutch type, include full revolution (mechanical clutch) and part-revolution clutch.
A full revolution clutch is a type of clutch that, when tripped, cannot be disengaged until the crankshaft has almost completed a full revolution and the press slides a full stroke. Power presses with this type of clutch were designed to make one full machine stroke or crankshaft revolution after each engagement of the mechanical pin, collar, or rolling key.
A part revolution clutch, in contrast, can be disengaged at any point before the crankshaft has completed a full revolution and the press slide has completed a full stroke. Most power presses with part revolution clutches are air clutch and brake.
After trapping air in a chamber or tube, the compressed air causes the clutch to engage and the brake is disengaged; the press then makes a single stroke.
