TONNAGE

Understanding
Press Tonnage

Tonnage is the most critical specification of any press, indicating the maximum force it can safely exert to deform, shape, or cut materials. Every press has a maximum tonnage capacity, which indicates:

The press’ workload capability: This is the ability of the press to perform a task for a given duty cycle, which can be influenced by thickness, yield strength, and size of the material and the size, depth, and shape of the die. Generally, forming thicker and larger materials or parts requires higher tonnage.
The safe operational limit of the press: Operating within the press’ specified tonnage capacity is critical to prevent damage to its components, preserve structural integrity, and ensure operator safety. Exceeding this limit increases the risk of failures and accidents.

Find the Right Hydraulic Press for Your Needs

If you’re looking for the right hydraulic press for your operation, our experts at Magnum Press can help! Whether you’re calculating tonnage for specific applications or duty cycles, we’ll guide you through the specifics to ensure your press meets your exact needs.

Hydraulic Press Tonnages

When choosing a hydraulic press, understanding the capabilities of specific tonnage capacities is essential for finding the right machine for your application. From lighter operations like punching and embossing with a 6-ton press to heavy-duty forming and deep drawing with 300- or 400-ton presses, each capacity serves distinct production needs. Explore the diverse applications of presses according to their tonnage capacities, offering insights into their ideal use cases and how they align with material types and thicknesses, and workpiece sizes and shapes.

6 Ton Press

6-ton hydraulic presses have a compact footprint and are quite versatile in their capability, making them ideal for smaller workshops and hobbyists. Available in bench and floor models, they can perform a variety of light-duty tasks, including assembly, blanking, coining, punching, riveting, pressing, shearing, staking, straightening, and trimming.
Best suited for thin materials and small-scale applications, these presses are compact and easy to integrate into limited spaces.

10 Ton Press

10-ton presses provide slightly more power and can handle a wide range of light- to moderate-duty tasks, making them a good fit for small businesses, small machine shops, and hobbyists where space is a premium. The tasks they can perform include:

Both bench and floor models are available, offering flexibility for different workspace requirements.

12 Ton Press

Designed for medium-sized workshops and industrial applications, 12-ton hydraulic presses are ideal for operations requiring reliable performance without taking up excessive space. Available in both bench and floor configurations, they’re an excellent choice for businesses with moderate workloads and limited floor plans. These presses are specifically engineered for moderate-duty tasks such as:

Perfect for shaping and finishing metal parts with precision and efficiency.
Handle small to medium-sized forging projects with ease, ensuring consistent results.
Streamline the assembly of medium-sized components with controlled force and accuracy.
Tackle more substantial bending applications, such as forming sheet metal or structural components.

With their balance of size, power, and flexibility, Magnum Press’s 12-ton hydraulic presses are a valuable addition to any operation looking for dependable, space-saving solutions.

15 Ton Press

Designed for medium-sized workshops and industrial applications, 15-ton presses are available in bench and floor configurations, making them great additions to medium-sized workshops and industrial operations with limited space. They are designed for moderate-duty tasks like:

20-Ton Press

20-ton hydraulic presses offer a balance of power and versatility, making them a popular choice for small manufacturing operations and automotive repair shops. Aside from lighter tasks that hydraulic presses with lower tonnage capacities can do, their common applications include:

30 Ton Press

30-ton presses can perform a variety of moderate- to heavy-duty industrial applications. These include deep drawing, heavy stamping, forging and shaping medium-sized components, press-fitting large components, and supporting various assembly line tasks.

Magnum Press offers bench and floor models with 30-ton pressing capacity.

50 Ton Press

50-ton hydraulic presses are designed to perform heavy-duty tasks in large-scale manufacturing and industrial settings. Their capabilities include:

The robust construction of these hydraulic presses makes them essential for facilities requiring consistent, high-force performance

100 Ton Press

100-ton presses are built for heavy-duty industrial applications, offering safe and efficient performance for large-scale or heavy-duty drawing, assembly, blanking, coining, forming, punching, riveting, staking, and trimming.

300 Ton Press

300-ton hydraulic presses care for the most demanding operations in industrial settings. They can perform heavy-duty and large-scale assembly, blanking, coining, crushing, forming, punching, riveting, shearing, staking, and trimming.

400 Ton Press

400-ton presses are suitable for heavy-duty applications like forging and metalworking of extremely large components and continuous heavy-duty pressing and forming operations. These presses are ideal for large-scale industrial applications and heavy manufacturing.

Choosing the Right Hydraulic Press

Choosing the right hydraulic press for your business ensures the efficiency, safety, and long-term success of your operations. This is why you must first determine your intended use, required tonnage, available space, and budget before making the decision.

Intended Use

From light-duty tasks like staking and riveting to heavy-duty operations such as forging and deep drawing, each application demands a press with specific capabilities. Knowing your intended use for the press ensures efficient operations and consistent performance, while preventing overloading the equipment and unnecessary costs for unused capacity.

Required Tonnage

Determining the right tonnage for your press is crucial for optimal performance. Beyond knowing its application, factors such as material thickness, shear strength, yield strength, and forming area must be considered to accurately calculate the tonnage required. Don’t leave this critical calculation to guesswork - Magnum Press’ experts are here to help you determine the exact tonnage your operations demand.

Space Available

Whether your production operations are in a compact workshop or a large industrial facility, finding a press that fits your available space without disrupting workflow is essential. Magnum Press offers both bench and floor models designed to maximize efficiency while minimizing space requirements. For lighter applications, bench presses provide powerful performance in a compact design. For higher tonnage needs, we can help you plan your space to integrate floor presses seamlessly into your production area.

Budget

Determine how much you can afford for the initial investment and the costs of using and maintaining it for your operations before making a decision on a hydraulic press. Balancing initial cost with long-term value and expense is critical for ensuring the efficiency of your operations. This is the reason why Magnum Press designs its hydraulic presses for easy repair by using off-the-shelf components and designing our equipment to be accessible.

Get Expert Help for Your Pressing Needs

Magnum Press brings unparalleled expertise to every consultation, ensuring our clients get the right press for their unique operations.

Contact us today to consult with our team, and let’s find the perfect press that will enhance your productivity and efficiency.