Manual Hydraulic Shop Presses

Traditional manual hydraulic shop presses operate with the use of a hand pump that transfers the physical effort of the user to produce pressure. These are most suitable for small workshops or occasional use, where the volume of work needs to reach the point of an automatic press being cost-effective. These units are usually more affordable and easy to maintain, so hobbyists and small production enterprises prefer them.

Pneumatic Hydraulic Shop Presses

Pneumatic hydraulic shop presses utilize air pressure produced by a compressor to form hydraulic force. These presses provide benefits such as uniform pressure application and quicker operation than manual ones. They work in operations where speed and quickness are of the essence; however, it might involve an air compressor that is considered a setup cost.

Electric Hydraulic Shop Presses

Electric hydraulic shop presses use an electric motor to drive a hydraulic pump instead of manpower or an air compressor. They offer precise pressure and speed regulation, which makes them advantageous for high-volume or industrial operations. Electric presses are the most expensive of the three types, but they also provide the highest convenience and efficiency.

Apart from the power source, shop presses also differ in their design as followed: 

Benchtop models: These smaller presses are designed for workspace depreciation, which makes them suitable for light-duty tasks like jewelry making or small part fabrication. They are mobile but have lesser holding strengths.

Floor-standing models: Sales floor models are larger and mounted on the ground, as they are made to withstand higher load forces. They are well-suited for industries that can deal with bigger workpieces.