Perhaps you’re familiar with the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears? In her quest for the perfect bowl of porridge, the perfect bed and the perfect chair, she tried out some bad ones along the way. With a hydraulic press, you can’t afford to make a mistake. The stakes are a little higher than just some lumpy oatmeal. This guide will give you an idea of what to ask, what to look for and what to consider when it comes to sourcing a hydraulic press that’s right for you and your business.
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You already know the advantages of a hydraulic press. You know it can perform at a demanding pace, within exacting tolerances and at an output that can’t be matched by hands-on, human labour. While these are important features, you should also be asking these questions:
The beauty of a hydraulic press is that it’s fast and simple to adjust tonnage meaning that you can tune the press to exactly the right tonnage you need for the right job.
Like the best of us, a hydraulic press can multi-task! A hydraulic press can be used on multiple jobs, different sizes and shapes of metal and offers a high degree of customizable options suitable to a wide variety of industries. While indeed a 4-Post or Gib guided hydraulic press might best suit a particular function – hydraulic presses in general still offer a flexibility not found in other machines. Just one hydraulic press can sometimes do EVERYTHING you need with their ability to perform a variety of tasks like: stamping, crushing, bending, molding, forming and drawing.
Whatever you need, a hydraulic press will have it. From dwell timers to ejection cylinders, touch screen controls to servo-system adaptability, a hydraulic press can be customized to meet your exacting specifications. Die cushions, automatic cycling and sliding bolsters are still more options. Varying ram speeds and computerized dashboards mean you can maximize efficiency and precision on almost any type of job.
Comparatively speaking, the cost of a hydraulic press is lower in terms of up front costs and your return on investment is excellent with efficiencies gained including faster production times, improved safety and lower labour costs. You’ll even be doing something good for the environment. With fewer moving parts, more energy efficiency and less fuel required to operate, they’re environmentally friendly too!
As with any investment, it’s best to consider all your options and the best way to determine what kind of hydraulic press you might need is to first take the time to identify the type of job (or jobs) you want it to do. When you have that list, you can start to compile a list of questions that directly relate to those specific tasks and conduct your research accordingly. In other words, to know what you need don’t just randomly sample three separate bowls of porridge, research brands first! Do you prefer steel cut oats or fine? Do you need more iron in your diet? Are you eating oatmeal for its fibre benefits or just to fill you up on a cold day? Asking questions first – whether about oatmeal or a hydraulic press – will help to make sure you get exactly what you need.
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If your shop does metalworking, you need a press, an expensive piece of equipment. The high cost puts a lot of pressure on the person doing the buying. You want to make sure you get the best press for the money and the press that will meet your needs.
To help you out, here are five questions to ask to ensure the press you end up with matches your requirements and budget.
This is actually a no-brainer, but some companies still question the superiority of hydraulic presses. Once you check out the advantages of hydraulic over mechanical presses, the answer is clear:
You want the most efficient hydraulic press for your shop’s needs. Every shop has specific requirements based on the needs of their customers. Before you approach vendors, get clear about what you want your press to do.
Put together drawings that illustrate the parts that the press will be producing. Bring these to your discussions with hydraulic press vendors. The more specific you are about what you want to produce, the closer the vendor can meet your specifications. For example, a C-frame press is accessible from three sides. More columns result in better distribution of pressure.
Will you be working with customers requiring a different type of product in the future? If so, can the press you are looking at be upgraded?
What accessories are available for the press? Specific things to look for include:
The greater the range of accessories, the more options you will have in the future. Upgrading a press with accessories is almost always less expensive than buying a separate press.
The least expensive press is not always the best deal. Buy the press that has the most capabilities for today and is upgradable for tomorrow. A slightly higher upfront investment is usually the most cost-effective solution.
Work with a manufacturer that has a large line of hydraulic presses. The wider the selection he has, the greater the range of prices to fit your budget.
Another factor is the availability of parts for the press in case repair or replacement is needed. If you have to wait for parts from across the country or from other continent, you will have much longer downtimes.
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