A hydraulic press contains two cylinders which are connected to one another. Each hydraulic 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.
What are the benefits of a hydraulic press?
Due to the way hydraulic presses cylinder work, they also 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 their simple nature. The original cost is lower and the maintenance cost is also lower due to a smaller amount of breakdowns and it is easier to replace the moving parts within a hydraulic press.
- Overload protection.If you have a 30-ton hydraulic press, this will only ever exert 30 tons of pressure. Or if you set the pressure level for less, it will only release this level of pressure. Once that level is reached, a relief valve is opened which will not allow the hydraulic press to surpass that level.
- Less noise. Because hydraulic presses use less moving pieces, the noise level is reduced. As you have complete control with a hydraulic press, this means you can also control the noise level.
- It is a very efficient machine, which means it uses less energy than other types of presses.
- It is a very safe machine, which is especially important in manufacturing settings where people work with hazardous materials.
- It is a durable machine that can last many years if properly maintained.
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