How Does a Hydraulic Press Work?

If you work in an industrial environment, you may well have come across a Hydraulic Press before. This piece of equipment is used in a variety of different operations, such as pressing metallic objects into a sheet of metal, thinning glass, crushing cars, and making powders. A hydraulic press can be used to suit the needs of most industrial environments. For more information, please visit our website.

How Does a Hydraulic Press Work?

A hydraulic press contains two cylinders which are connected to one another. Each cylinder contains hydraulic fluid and one cylinder is larger than the other. The larger cylinder is known as the Ram and the smaller one is known as the Plunger.

Liquids do not compress easily, which is why they are used in a hydraulic press. The hydraulic press works by pressing a small amount of force onto the Plunger which presses the fluid below. This pressure is then distributed evenly which in turn raises the Ram. The pressure between the Plunger and the Ram then works to crush the item placed between them.

This works due to Pascal's Law which dictates that the pressure in the larger cylinder (the Ram) will stay the same as the pressure in the smaller cylinder (the Plunger).

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What are the Benefits of a Hydraulic Press?

Due to the way hydraulic presses work, they provide a multitude of different benefits when compared to a mechanical press. Here are just a few benefits of a hydraulic press:

• Lower cost: A hydraulic press is typically much cheaper than a mechanical press due to its simple nature. The initial cost is lower, and maintenance cost is also reduced due to fewer breakdowns and easy replacement of moving parts within a hydraulic press.
• Overload protection: If you have a 30-ton hydraulic press, it will only exert 30 tons of pressure or less, depending on the set pressure level. A relief valve opens once that level is reached, ensuring the hydraulic press does not exceed it.
• Less noise: Because hydraulic presses use fewer moving parts, noise levels are reduced. Additionally, you have complete control over a hydraulic press, which means you can also manage the noise level.

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