Flow Control Valve: Pneumatic Press vs Hydraulic Press
In many industrial settings, shop presses are used to perform a variety of industrial physical tasks. These presses are capable of applying anywhere between one and thirty tonnes of pressure. They are extremely useful in many and several settings. The pneumatic press and hydraulic press are two of the most common machine tools and are made to accomplish similar, if not the same jobs. While there are hybrid models, these do not seem to be reliable. Getting parts for a hybrid press machine tool can be hard. With a common tool like a pneumatic press, its flow control valve is readily available anywhere.
Pneumatic press
Pneumatic presses are best for precision, high speed, and durability. This type of press is used when a hand-operated manual press cannot produce enough force, or when the volume of work at hand is beyond the capabilities of manual presses. Pneumatic presses are operated by pressurised gas or air. The air is forced into a cylinder, and when pressure is applied, the press moves downward. After the press has completed the task, the air is released through valves and springs to move the pump back up inside the cylinder.
Advantages of pneumatic presses
- Easy-to-use, low maintenance, and very durable.
- They’re much faster than hydraulic presses.
- An operation can be stopped at any time if necessary.
- They are dependable because the moisture-free and dry air used doesn’t create problems for internal parts.
- They are less complicated to operate.
Hydraulic presses
The only two big advantages of hydraulic presses are their big power and use on tougher materials. Hydraulic presses use a liquid that moves under pressure. A piston pushes down inside an oil-filled chamber, putting pressure on a baseplate that gets pressed downward. Hydraulic presses are used on materials measuring in tonnage. However, they are far slower than pneumatic presses. The hydraulics also require a high degree of maintenance.
Master Mac 2000
Whether you need a pneumatic flow control valve or a hydraulic valve for either a pneumatic or hydraulic press, Univer has been making original valves and sub-bases since 1980. Solely distributed in Queensland and New South Wales, MasterMac2000 also distributes other types such as pressure control valves, compact valves, air valves, accessories, and much, much more. Contact us today for more information by calling 07 3344 4711. Or if you want to look at our product lines in full detail, you can visit https://mastermac2000.com.au/ and drop us a message.
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About The Author
Stuart Havill
Stuart Havill is the owner and manager of MasterMac2000, Queensland's largest privately owned pneumatic and process valve company.
With his early working career as a maintenance fitter for Boral in 1992, Stuart has spent his life in the field of pneumatics and process equipment. He gained extensive experience in plant design, maintenance, repairs, fabrication, and site management.
In 1996, he transitioned to a pneumatic sales technician role at MasterMac2000, where he excelled in key account management, providing cost-effective solutions, and managing a sales team of 9 employees.
Since 2002, Stuart has been the manager at MasterMac2000, overseeing the company's growth and establishing it as a leader in pneumatic automation and process valve engineering. His expertise spans customer training, CRM setup, industrial compressor sizing and installation, and turn-key project management.
Under Stuart's leadership, MasterMac2000 has been servicing the industry since 1988, with 5 full-time sales representatives covering northern rivers NSW, Queensland, Northern Territory, and PNG. The company prides itself on providing the best-priced solutions to all customers in the marketplace.
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