Flooring press for laminating

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Types of Hydraulic Applications

Hydraulic presses come in a wide range of types, suited to specific purposes. Here is an overview of several applications:

Platen presses
The C-frame press is an example of a platen press. All use a ram as well as a solid, and have a surface that is designed with stability in mind. They can be used for banking, drawing, straightening, punching, bending, forming and timing.

Vacuum and laminating presses
Credit cards are made with these presses, which encapsulate several layers of plastic. These presses can also apply film.

Stamping presses
These presses are commonly used in the auto and metal working field. They can cut and shape material with a process called deformation with die.

Transfer presses
Used most often in aerospace and the medical industry, these presses mold and stamp rubber.

Forging presses
These presses are used strictly on metal.