A compact workshop press for bending, straightening, press-fitting bearings/bushes, light punching, and lab material tests. Uses a hydraulic cylinder driven by a hand/foot/electric pump to generate high force with precise control—great for demonstrating Pascal’s law, force calculation, and safety in fluid power.

Parts Used:

1. Frame (H-frame/C-frame) – Welded steel with gussets; removable arbor plates and adjustable bed.
2. Hydraulic Cylinder – Single-acting (spring return) or double-acting ram; hardened ram nose.
3. Pump – Hand/foot pump or electric power pack (gear pump + motor + reservoir).
4. Directional Valve – 3/2 (single-acting) or 4/3 (double-acting) for extend/neutral/retract.
5. Relief Valve – Limits max pressure for safety.
6. Pressure Gauge – Reads system pressure to estimate ram force.
7. Reservoir & Suction/Return Filters – For power pack builds.
8. Hoses & Fittings – Pressure-rated, with quick couplers and clamps.
9. Return Springs/Guides – For ram retraction and alignment (if single-acting).
10. Press Tooling – V-blocks, press plates, punch/die set, press brake attachment.
11. Controls & Safety – E-stop (for electric), guards, two-hand lever option, drip tray.