Hydraulic presses are widely used in industrial applications. They are used for different purposes including sheet metal manufacturing, metal formation, stamping, punching, forging, and more. These systems are also used for clinching, molding, and forging. There are different hydraulic presses, differing in terms of their tonnage. The tonnage is usually based on the type of application involved. The 100-ton hydraulic press is a widely popular option.
Features
There are different features of a 100 ton hydraulic press and you should assess and compare them before choosing the right machine for your applications. Some of the noticeable features of modern hydraulic presses are as follows:
Full Power Stroke
A hydraulic press can deliver its full force at any point in the stroke. On the other hand, mechanical presses can produce full force only close to the bottom of the stroke. The benefits include:
- Operators can control multiple job parameters
- Quicker set-up
- No need for adjusting the stroke nuts to adjust different dies
Special Overload Protection
A 100 ton hydraulic press can produce 100 tons of pressure. There is no chance of overloading or damaging the press. Once the press achieves its set pressure, it will not generate more pressure than that. This is due to the built-in overload protection in modern presses.
Silent Operation
Modern hydraulic presses have fewer moving parts. They also don’t feature a flywheel. This translates into more silent operation. Even when full pressure is applied, the system meets the latest Federal requirements for noise.
More Efficient
Today, it is possible to acquire more powerful hydraulic presses at lower prices than before. Stroke lengths including 12 to 24 are more commonly used today. You can avail of additional stroke length or open gap while keeping the costs low.
More Versatile
These presses can handle a wide range of jobs suited for their tonnage. They can be used for a variety of applications including:
- Press fits
- Metal forming
- Bending
- Straightening
- Transfer molding
- Broaching
And more. Some machines can also be used for rubber and plastic compression, abrasive wheel forming, and more. These systems have become much more versatile over time.
Greater Control
Another advantage of using modern 100-ton hydraulic presses is that the power stays under control at all times. Operators can easily adjust the following parameters based on the job:
- Ram force
- Speed
- Direction
- Force release
- Duration of force dwell
Jobs involving light dies can be performed while keeping the pressure down.
More Compact Design
Modern hydraulic presses are more compact in design. They require almost half the floor space as compared to other options available on the market. They produce a larger amount of pressure over a smaller surface area. These machines have a much smaller footprint while being so powerful.
High Degree of Safety
Modern 100-ton hydraulic presses have become safe in their operation. These systems share their safety levels with those of modern mechanical presses. They are safe as long as the safety features and controls are used effectively.
Thus, there are many benefits of choosing modern hydraulic presses for your operations. They are more compact, reliable, and safer, and improve cost savings.
