Laboratory Hydraulic Press with Digital Pressure Gauge — 12T to 40T
The laboratory hydraulic press is one of the most fundamental pieces of equipment in a materials characterisation laboratory — used daily for FTIR sample preparation, XRD disc forming, battery electrode calendering, and composite lamination. The difference between a basic mechanical press and a calibrated hydraulic press with digital pressure display is reproducibility: knowing the applied pressure in kN or MPa allows process parameters to be documented, replicated, and transferred between laboratories. Virospuk supplies hydraulic presses configured with the correct platen size and die set for your specific pressing application.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Maximum force | 12 T standard; 20 T, 30 T, 40 T configurations available |
| Pressure display | Digital gauge — reads force in kN and MPa; analogue gauge optional |
| Platen size | Configurable — 100 × 100 mm to 300 × 300 mm depending on model |
| Daylight opening | Adjustable to accommodate different die heights |
| Operation | Manual hydraulic pump — progressive force application |
| Frame | Steel C-frame or four-column — application-dependent |
| Die sets available | KBr pellet dies (Ø 13 mm standard), XRD disc dies (Ø 25 mm, Ø 32 mm), custom dies |
| Power input | No electrical input required for manual pump operation |
| Certifications | CE compliant |
| Warranty | 12 months from delivery |
Typical Applications
- KBr and CsI pellet preparation for FTIR transmission spectroscopy
- Powder disc formation for XRD analysis — flat, crack-free compacts
- Battery electrode lamination — roll-to-roll or planar calendering of electrode slurries
- Composite material layup pressing and lamination
- Ceramic green body forming for small research specimens
- Pellet pressing for electrical resistivity and impedance spectroscopy measurements
Specify your required pressing force and die geometry when enquiring — Virospuk will supply the correct press and die set combination for your application.