Top 10 Hydraulic Presses

The Omec brand is widely known in the world and is considered by many experts as the best manufacturer of specialized equipment. We will not argue with this statement, but great fame often leads to a rise in the cost of manufactured products, and in this case it turned out that way. This is a manual desktop press designed for crimping cuvettes, that is, its purpose is very narrow, and it hardly makes sense to pay more than 30 thousand rubles for such equipment. Any press will cope with such a task, the main thing is that it has a pressure gauge and the possibility of slow pressing, which is provided here by a threaded rod.

The bed is lowered by means of a hydraulic drive, and a long screw provides accurate clamping, capable of extending the pressing part by 30 centimeters. Of course, the tool is convenient and, most importantly, compact, but it is difficult to say whether it is worth the money. Yes, the manufacturer pays a lot of attention to build quality, but such simple equipment is hard to make a failure.

A hydraulic press, in essence, is a simple design, the main module of which is a conventional jack. Many craftsmen assemble such machines on their own, and there is nothing complicated about it.This model is exactly that: a welded metal frame with a cast-iron bed that moves 300 millimeters and a hydraulic hand jack with a pressure gauge. The rod length is 15 centimeters, and the working pressure is 10 tons. An ordinary machine without any innovative ideas.

Its main advantage is the ability to use the jack separately from the bed, that is, if necessary, you simply unscrew the 4 bolts, and you can use the hydraulics for other purposes, for example, to lift weights or move objects. In principle, this is the most common machine, and the reason why it got to such a not very honorable place in the rating lies in the price. The cost of a jack is five thousand at most, it turns out that we give the rest of the money for a frame that any master will make in five minutes from improvised materials and at minimal cost.

Many are still scared away by the mention that the equipment was manufactured in China, but today this is already a relic that you should not pay attention to. For example, the WIEDERKRAFT hand press is made in the Celestial Empire, which does not affect its quality in any way. The homeland of the brand is Germany, and the assembly is appropriate, at least they talk a lot about this in reviews on specialized sites.

On the technical side, the equipment also deserves attention. The maximum pressure is not high, only 10 tons, but this is a desktop garage machine, and for it such an indicator is the norm. The stem extends 170 millimeters, which is impressive, especially with the 500 millimeters of moving bed. We should also talk about general convenience.The machine is manual, but it works at two speeds, and a high-precision pressure gauge monitors the level of compression.

The maximum pressure that a hydraulic press is capable of directly affects its form factor. The more powerful the equipment, the greater its size and overall weight, but there are exceptions, and one of them is in front of us. The most compact tool capable of reproducing a pressure of 30 tons and 69 MPa. This is the best result, and the manufacturer has performed a real miracle by being able to make a machine with such parameters. The benefits don't end there. The stroke of the rod here is 160 millimeters, if possible, adjust the bed by 70 centimeters. A convenient foot drive is used to transfer the plate, and a high-precision pressure gauge monitors the level of pressure on the part.

The question arises why the hand press did not get into a more worthy position in the rankings. It's about its price. At first glance, it does not seem high, but Fervi stores do not keep it in stock. Simply put, this price tag is the cost of the machine itself, excluding its delivery to Russia, which, in turn, can be very large. But the equipment is compact, and if you are looking for a garage hand press that will not take up half the floor space, be sure to pay attention to this model.

The manual press has limitations on the maximum pressure on the part, as a rule, it is 10-15 tons. But if you need more power, you should take the electric model STALEX HPB-1500.Before us is the best high-power press, pressing on the workpiece with a force of 150 tons and 30 MPa. The huge stem extends 2650 millimeters, and the bed moves another 400, which allows you to work even with large parts.

No need to worry about the fact that the part will be damaged by excessive pressure. The machine has protection against pinching and automatic retraction of the rod, and an electronic pressure gauge will allow you to control the degree of compression as accurately as possible. Of course, such a press could not do without a large frame. Here it is the norm, as well as the total weight of the machine is more than 1.5 tons. As for the shortcomings, in addition to the price, which scares off many potential buyers, it is worth noting the manual control of the tool. With intensive work, for which the press is designed, it will be very inconvenient, and many users will probably decide to make changes to the design and transfer control to the foot pedals on their own.

The German-Russian press GARWIN is capable of creating pressure up to 30 tons, and it is difficult to call it a garage press due to its high power and dimensions. The tool is large, in particular because of the bed almost 2 meters high and a meter wide. The stem extends only 150 millimeters, but this cannot be called a disadvantage, because. the bed moves over a meter, which is the best in the ranking and on the market. And the main advantage here is convenience.

The bed is cast iron, but its movement is not difficult, since there is a foot lever to keep it on the weight, with the help of which the module moves. Fastening is made with two glued steel rods, and if necessary, the press can be attached to the base.Also, the machine is equipped with a pressure gauge that allows you to adjust the pressure, which is extremely important with such power. The jack is also equipped with an automatic release, that is, with excessive pressure, when the press does not cope with the task, the mechanism itself will take the rod to its original position, while maintaining its performance.

Manufacturers often make their own descriptions of their products, where they highlight the best features, and considering this model, I would like to start with this description. The manufacturer calls the first advantage a strong and reliable frame coated with a polymer dye, which makes it even more durable. Judging by the description, the press does not require frequent maintenance and is easy to use, besides, it can be adjusted in height. Unfortunately, there is no mention of specific characteristics, so we will study them on our own.

Working pressure 12 tons, with a stroke of 140 millimeters. The bed is really mobile, but moves only 600 millimeters, provided that the machine is installed on the floor. The frame is composite, that is, the press is assembled from two parts, and it is difficult to talk about its strength and reliability. However, such a tool is unlikely to see high loads, so you don’t have to worry too much about its safety. As for the convenience of work, here we allow ourselves to doubt. The press is manual, and it does not have a pressure gauge and automatic release of the stem when the pressure is exceeded. That is, as a garage option is quite suitable. But for professional work it is better to look for another model.

Despite the obvious Scandinavian name of the brand, it comes from China, and in this case this is more of an advantage than a disadvantage. The first thing that catches your eye is the price. Quite acceptable, although not the lowest, and from such an instrument you initially do not expect much, but in vain. The technical characteristics here are at a high level, and this applies not only to the main parameters, but also to the convenience of working with the machine.

The working pressure is only 120 tons, but it should be remembered that this is an infused, garage press, and not professional equipment. Stroke 180 mm. Also not the highest figure, but in such models the most common. There is even a movable bed, and the weight of the entire structure is 50 kilograms, and it does not require a stationary attachment to the base. In principle, the standard parameters, but considering this model, it is also necessary to talk about convenience. The press is manual, equipped with a long and comfortable lever, and its working cylinder has overload protection and a pressure gauge. On the tool, you can easily control the degree of pressure, and the piston itself returns to its original position when released.

If you are looking for a garage hydraulic press, and do not plan to create a huge pressure on the part, be sure to pay attention to this model, which will save you a lot of money, since its main advantage is the most attractive price. And we were not mistaken in writing to zero, the press really costs a little more than 11 thousand, and looking at the technical characteristics, as well as the assembly of the structure, you understand where such a price tag comes from.

Let's start with the main characteristics: the pressing force is 12.5 tons.Not the best result, but the garage press and should not be more powerful. The working stroke of the rod is 150 millimeters, which makes it possible to use the tool for repairing only small parts, for example, auto parts. In addition, there is only a manual drive here, that is, a conventional hydraulic jack is installed in the upper part of the structure, not tied to an electric drive. But there is a movable bed that moves 740 millimeters. But there are several questions about the design itself. Firstly, the press is prefabricated and consists of two parts. This is convenient for transportation and subsequent installation, but it's hard to say. How strong and reliable is such a system? However, there are no negative reviews on the network about this model.

The Russian brand Sorokin has long been known in the local market and often becomes the leader of various tops. The company produces the best tool equipment, and rarely bends the price just like that, just for its own name. Before us is the most expensive press that can be found on the Internet, but just look at its characteristics, and everything becomes clear.

The working force here is one hundred tons, and this is the best result. The nominal pressure is 10 MPa, and the stem extends by 300 millimeters. A powerful tool that can cope with the most complex tasks, and it is difficult to call it a garage tool, since such equipment is more common in specialized production workshops. Even in a car workshop, there is hardly a decent occupation for him. And yes, it takes up a lot of space. The width from the bed is more than a meter, and the height of the press reaches 2 meters.But this does not affect the ease of management. The tool is equipped with an electro-hydraulic drive, and a movable platform that rises and falls to a height of 100 to 1000 millimeters.