20-ton hydraulic shop press. These presses are used in automotive and other mechanical shops for various tasks.
Function: They are used to apply force for tasks such as removing and installing bearings, gears, U-joints, and bushings.
Capacity: The press in the image has a 20-ton capacity. Other models are available with capacities ranging from 10 to 200 tons.
Design: This type of press typically has an H-frame construction and a manual pump handle to increase pressure.
Applications: It can be used for bending, straightening, flattening, crushing, and shaping metal.