How to make your own abs. DIY press for the garage. The role of the adjustable support beam

Do you need abs? No problem, you can do it yourself! I bring to your attention just such instructions. It will allow you to make an excellent electro-hydraulic press, and if you want, it can be simply hydraulic.

The device works on the basis, the device is driven by a small motor similar to an old washing machine. All spare parts are inexpensive, and in the end we get a very cool and useful car!

Materials and tools used

List of materials:
- ;
- an old grinder (you need a gearbox from it);
- steel pipes(square);
- corner;
- channel;
- steel plates and other scrap metal;
- engine from washing machine(or similar);
- powerful spring;
- bolts with nuts;
- cable and switch (keyboard);
- dye.

List of tools:
- drilling machine and drill;
- grinder, preferably a band cutting machine;
- vice;
- hammers, pliers, wrenches, etc.;
- ;
- ruler;
- marker;
- clamps.

Press manufacturing process:

Step one. We make a frame
Conventionally, the entire assembly process can be divided into just two parts: the manufacture of the frame, as well as the installation of the jack and engine.
Let's start in order, how the frame is made.

The frame consists of two guides, square steel pipes are used as them. They need to be thoroughly cleaned of rust so that nothing gets stuck. The author drills rows of holes in the drains. Thanks to these holes, a thrust platform will be installed; it rests on bolts with a large cross-section. If desired, you can always raise or lower the platform.

Now let's start making " square pipes”, to which the “elevator”, that is, the pressing platform, is attached and rides. To make these parts, we take cardboard and wrap it around the guides. Next, take a corner, cut off the necessary pieces and press them on top with clamps. We weld the resulting structure, then carefully knock it down. Thanks to the cardboard, we will get a gap between the stand and the pipe. Cut the manufactured part into two parts, thoroughly weld the seams and clean them with a grinder.

Racks can be installed! We use a corner or pipes as a base and weld a good stop so that the installation does not wobble. We also weld a piece of pipe on top, or better yet a channel, since high loads are formed here. The author also decided to plug the holes in the pipes; he cut out steel plates for this and welded them.

Step two. We attach the “elevator”
The author makes the “elevator,” that is, the pressing platform, from a massive channel. The material must be strong and withstand loads of several tons. We weld it well in the right places.

The thrust platform must also be very strong; the author makes it from two channels. We cut two pieces, and then drill holes in them and tighten them using threaded rods and nuts. Massive bolts and nuts are used as support for the platform.

Step three. Place for installing a jack
The jack is installed on the machine in the classic form, that is, “head up”. To prevent the stop from coming off, you will need a piece round pipe suitable diameter. We cut it, try it on, weld it to the upper support.

As for the base, here you can weld several steel plates as a stop so that the jack, God forbid, does not jump off under load.

Almost everything is ready, we already have a press, which is driven by human muscular power. As a working tool, the author welds a “finger” under the heads, now you can always install the desired attachment.

A powerful spring must be installed between the upper support and the “lift”; it allows you to return the machine to its original state after turning it off. I think you can guess how this is done. It is advisable to use two springs, one on each side.

Step four. Preparing the gearbox
The author uses spare parts from an old grinder as a gearbox. We disassemble the angle grinder and pull out the anchor. From the anchor you need to cut off the bow part, which is inserted into the gearbox. A nut is attached to this axle; the author puts it on an already manufactured press, having previously adjusted the thickness of the axle to drilling machine. To be sure, the nut can be secured to the axle by welding.

Step five. Engine Mounting Plate
The engine housing is usually made of aluminum, which is not very good, because nothing can be welded to it. We take a steel plate, drill holes, and attach it to the engine using bolts.

Step six. Installing the gearbox on the engine
Using steel plates, install the gearbox on the engine. Now, after switching on, the torque from the motor shaft will go to the gearbox!

You need to install a crank on the gearbox axis; it is done very simply. You will need a strong steel plate as well as a nut. We weld one to the other and install it on the axle. To transmit movement, you will also need a bolt with a nut and two bearings.

Step seven. Working pedal
You need to install a pedal on the jack that will receive movement from the crank. Here you will need a square pipe. Cut out a “window” inside it; two bearings will be installed here. We secure the pedal with a bolt and nut and do not forget about the washers.
Now you can connect the gear crank to the pedal!

Step eight. Connecting the engine to the jack
The engine needs to be secured to a jack; to do this, we make a special bracket from the corners, which clamps the jack when tightening the nuts. Weld the engine with the gearbox to this bracket using square pipes and connect the transmission unit (crank). Order! Apply power and see how the electrical works hydraulic jack!

If you plan to make briquettes, collect paper, or as a result of your economic activity recyclable materials are generated in large quantities, then in order to save space you need to get a waste paper press. There are proven ways to make such a press with your own hands.

What is a waste paper press?

For storing and recycling waste paper presentation“It is necessary to reduce its volume or allocate a separate room for its storage. Trying to jump on it with the whole family or inviting friends from the sumo section to do this will not solve the problem.

To do this, you need special press equipment from the factory or homemade, allowing you to reduce the waste paper mass by tens of times.

We will treat the offer to buy a factory mini-press with caution. Its cost can reach 200 thousand rubles, and therefore it will take a painfully long time to pay off. There is an easier option - do it yourself. The press is quite versatile, it can be easily converted into something else: for example, if you have lost the desire to deal with waste paper, then repurposing it for auto repair will be quite simple.

Principle of operation various types presses are extremely simple. In a mechanical press, the muscular force or energy of a working power plant is converted using a system of levers into a pressure force that is transmitted to a movable working surface. In hydraulic, a similar force is transmitted by fluid using the principle of communicating vessels and Pascal's law.

So, you've decided to make your own abs. Where to begin?

First you need to decide on the type of press: decide whether it will be mechanical or hydraulic, floor or tabletop, stationary or portable.
Make a drawing and diagram.
Prepare the necessary tools and materials, and be patient.

The design of a mechanical press is simpler, but a hydraulic press has high power pressure.

The decision about whether the press will be floor or tabletop, as well as the issue of stationarity, directly depends on the weight of the equipment and the use of the power plant (engine).

Hydraulic type

A hydraulic press on the farm is the dream of every rural resident. Possessing a high efficiency (80%), it carries out high-quality pressing with slightly larger dimensions and weight than a mechanical one, and is somewhat more demanding to maintain. If you change the oil in a timely manner, monitor the condition of the valves, seals, and fluid levels, then a press of this type will serve faithfully for a long time. The invention of the principle of operation of a hydraulic press dates back to 1795 and consists of the use of two interconnecting cylindrical vessels various diameters

with pistons. The greater the difference in the diameters of the cylinders (pistons), the greater the pressing force the press can produce, since the forces acting on the pistons are proportional to the areas of these pistons. It's a bit like driving a car up a hill in first gear.

The hydraulic press considered in our case is a hydraulic jack mounted on a massive bed (frame) with a movable rod that acts as a pressing element. The role of the power plant is performed by the jack.

A hydraulic press is a hydraulic jack with a movable rod mounted on a massive bed (frame).

Tools and equipment

To make a press you will need:

Hydraulic jack. The degree of compression of the waste paper mass will depend on the load-carrying capacity of the jack used;
Tools for working on metal: grinder, drill with drills of different diameters, wrenches, welding machine with electrodes;
Metal channels, angles, bolts and nuts, steel plates, springs, pins, pipes;
Alone, and better pair intelligent assistants who will not only advise and help, but also provide insurance so that you don’t fall over metal pipes, channels and corners.

Preparation

When creating a drawing, the dimensions of the frame, stand, legs, plunger, direction of movement of the rod and jack mounting are determined.

The size, weight and performance of the installation directly depend on the stroke of the rod and the load capacity of the jack.

As an example, we give a set of materials required for the manufacture of a press with a power block with a lifting capacity of 16 tons.

Upper thrust beam. Material: Metal U-shaped channel. Dimensions: 160 x 800 mm.
Lower movable beam. Material: Metal U-shaped channel. Dimensions: 160 x 800 mm.
Stand - 4 pcs. Material: Metal L-shaped corner. Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 1780 mm.
Leg - 2 pcs. Material: Metal L-shaped corner. Dimensions: 65 x 65 x 800 mm.
Spacer - 2 pcs. Material: Metal L-shaped corner. Dimensions: 32 x 32 x 800 mm.
Return springs - 2 pcs. Dimensions: Selected individually according to the length of the jack with the rod position at top dead center (compressed).
Plunger. Material: Metal U-shaped channel. Dimensions: 70 x 600 (580) mm.
Thrust platform. Material: Metal plate. Dimensions: 50 x 200 mm.
Guide plates - 4 pcs. Material: Metal plate. Dimensions: 30 x 100 mm.
Hydraulic car jack. Load capacity - 16 tons. Stroke: Approx. 195 mm, depending on brand.
Bolts, nuts, pins. The M 8 x 28 option is suitable. But your drill and the availability of spare drills will have the final say.

Drawing and production

We start with the blanks. Armed with a meter, a grinder and a hacksaw, we begin to measure and cut out the press parts required sizes. Mark holes in the required places. We weld or screw the thrust pad and plunger to the hydraulic jack. We weld guide plates to the sides of the plunger.

Example of a hydraulic press drawing

When assembling the press, we will proceed from the fact that the corners and channels have already been cut off, a plunger and a thrust platform (plate) are attached to the jack, and guide plates are attached to the sides of the plunger.

Press collection stages:

1st stage

We connect the racks with the upper support beam at the top; to do this, we need to drill two holes in each rack. The holes must coincide with similar holes in the channel of the upper thrust beam, screwed together with bolts (some sources recommend additionally securing them by welding).
Then we tilt the structure on its side and mark and drill five or six holes on the sides of the posts symmetrically to each other. The diameter of the holes is about 30 mm. Purpose - to fix the level of the lower movable beam using pins. The pins must be strong enough to withstand the indirect pressure of the plunger through the pressed raw material. You can start drilling holes at a distance of 135 mm from the bottom of the rack. It is better to maintain a distance between them of about 150 mm, so as not to weaken the strength of the structure.

2nd stage

Having attached the upper beam, we turn the frame over and mark (if you have not already done so) on the channel of the upper beam and drill holes for attaching the thrust pad with a jack and two springs. In this position, the jack rod will point upward.
We attach a plunger with fixed guide plates and two return springs directly to the jack rod or through the plate, passing it through the top. Please note that the plunger must move in internal space racks with minimal clearance and not be able to go beyond the boundaries of the press to the left or right due to the restrictive guide plates. The springs should be attached with one end to the back side of the plunger, and the other to the back side of the upper thrust beam and should be located parallel to avoid distortions and uneven distribution of forces.

3rd stage

We launch the lower movable beam through the top into the structure. We check the fixation of the surface using pins, paying attention to the horizontal position and its uniform contact with the stops (pins).
We finally fix and strengthen the frame using spacers, welding them to the rack, this time with opposite side in relation to the upper thrust beam.
We weld the legs to the posts - two parallel corners (perpendicular to the welded spacers).

4th stage

And finally, the most difficult final action - we are trying to lift this colossus and put it on its feet.

Usage

To start pressing waste paper, you need to place it under the plunger. You can make a mold, and then you will get paper ingots. Before pressing, the paper can be moistened with water, then it will form into a denser mass. Naturally, paper with different densities and it will be pressed differently. For example, corrugated cardboard will decrease in size many times over. When wetting the waste paper, leave the paper to dry after pressing; there is no need to create any special conditions for this.

The design is universal and, without any modifications, can be used for pressing or pressing out not only waste paper, but also other materials.

Considering that the installation has not been tested, increase the pressing pressure carefully and progressively, listening to the operation of the mechanisms and monitoring the oil pressure in the jack. It is unnecessary to remind that the bolts must be tightened and clamped, the welds must be intact, and the stability must be reliable.

Video: Story about a homemade press with a power plant based on a hydraulic bottle jack

DIY mechanical press

Model of a simple mechanical press

Tools and equipment

Electric tools: grinder, drill, screwdriver, welding machine;
Lathe and milling machines. If machines or the ability to operate them are not available, then the necessary parts can be ordered from a qualified turner.
Corners, steel sheets, bolts with nuts, etc.

Drawing and production

Preparatory stage

A necessary condition when creating a waste paper press is correct selection material. Stainless and easily processed materials (aluminum, stainless steel and other metals with anti-corrosion coating, plexiglass, etc.) are best suited, since water is used when using a hand press.

Before assembling the press, you need to decide on the dimensions of the structure, for which you will need to carefully measure everything and create a drawing.

The basis of the press is a frame made of metal channels or angles, sheathed with metal sheets and reinforced with transverse beams

Assembly

The basis of the press is a frame made of metal channels or angles, sheathed with metal sheets and reinforced with transverse beams:

You need to take four metal corner or a bar 80 cm long and four 60 cm long and fastened together using electric welding, bolts or screws so that you get two rectangles. This will be the top and bottom of the box.
Next, these two metal rectangles are fastened in height with vertical beams (the height is determined independently), also using electric welding or bolts for a more rigid coupling. After which the resulting box is sheathed with metal sheets and reinforced with transverse beams.
On one, wider side, a door is made to remove compressed waste paper briquettes.

After assembling the metal box, we begin to form the so-called piston:

It is assembled from metal channels 45–50 cm long, welded together using electric welding on the sides. The number of channels is determined independently depending on the width. The piston is reinforced with a transverse beam or the same channel, which gives the unit the necessary strength.
A flange is welded in the center of the cross beam, into which a rod with a thread applied to it is inserted. The thread on the rod must be applied using hand tools or a stationary machine. It is best to give the material to a turner for reliable production of the part.

To the main box (with more long sides) two channels or metal beams with a width of at least 10 cm are fastened opposite each other using electric welding or bolts.
On top, on the sides of the channels, two beams are attached, and between them a bearing is fixed in a cage into which it is inserted metal rod threaded and then secured to the piston flange.
After assembling the entire structure, a washer is put on the rod, and then a nut, which allows it to rotate on the bearing and drive the piston. You can rotate the nut using a lever or wheel without spending much effort. If desired, or to enhance the compression effect, the lever can be increased.

Video: Demonstration of the operation of a mechanical screw press for waste paper

Usage

The finished press structure is loaded with waste paper, pre-moistened with water for more efficient compression. The degree of moisture must be selected experimentally.
After loading the box with waste paper, they begin to lower the pressing movable surface: by rotating the nut using a lever or wheel, they force the piston to lower and compress the waste paper. When the maximum compression of the piston is achieved, it is necessary to let the press stand for at least 10–15 minutes, this allows you to remove excess moisture from the compressed mass.

After pressing, the waste paper mass is removed from the press and dried. As after squeezing with a hydraulic press, the mass removed from the box is placed on a flat surface on open air.

The rotational movements of the nut using a lever or wheel cause the piston to lower and compress the waste paper

Thus, the operating method of the press is very simple, which makes it easy to compress waste paper even in a limited space, for example, a garage or shed.

Other manufacturing methods

A compact manual paper press is extremely easy to make and its operating principle is reminiscent of a kitchen garlic press.

You need to take a metal beam or channel 80–100 cm long.
On bottom part a small one is attached using electric welding metal box approximate size 20x20x10 cm.
A hinged lid is mounted at the bottom of the box to remove waste paper briquettes. On the sides of the box, using a drill, small through holes to remove excess moisture from waste paper.
A movable lever is attached to the upper part of the channel, fastened with a metal “finger” at least 100 cm long. A piston, which is also movable, is attached to the movable lever, also using a metal “finger”. The piston is rectangular a metal sheet with a beam welded to it in the center, long enough to achieve parallelism with the main channel of the frame in a state of full compression.
The entire structure is bolted to the wall at a height of 100–150 cm.

After securing the structure to the wall, you are ready to test the mechanical manual paper press.

Operating principle

First you need to shred the paper using a mixer:

Place paper in a container, fill it with water and let the mixture sit for a while.
After softening the paper pulp, take an electric drill with a construction mixer at the end and begin to mix everything thoroughly.
The resulting paper pulp is placed in a metal box of the press.
We insert the piston into the box and press the lever down until it stops. We perform this manipulation several times to achieve the effect of maximum compression of the waste paper mass, getting rid of excess moisture and forming waste paper briquettes.

We remove the formed briquette from the hand press by opening the hinged bottom lid on the box. Dried waste paper briquettes can be confidently used in solid fuel boilers V living conditions for heating houses.

Using the above principle of operation, it is possible to design a stationary manual press for waste paper with greater loading and productivity. The sizes and shapes of the box or container for loading waste paper can be different.

Photo gallery: Complete paper pressing cycle

Dried waste paper briquettes can be confidently used in solid fuel boilers in domestic conditions for heating houses. Removing the formed briquette from a manual press by opening the hinged bottom cover on the box. Pressing manipulation is performed several times to achieve the effect of maximum compression of the waste paper mass. After loading with waste paper, the piston is inserted into the box and the lever applies downward force until it stops. Alternative diagram of a hand press low power

fixed on the wall After filling the box, a piston is inserted for further paring. The resulting paper pulp is placed in a metal box of the press. Preparation of raw materials - crushed wet waste paper

Currently, assembling a waste paper press is not too difficult. The average skills that most residents of our country possess are sufficient to collect and manufacture parts. All the necessary material for the press can be found at a scrap metal collection point, and the rest can be purchased in specialized stores or markets.

The design of the press itself, hydraulic and especially mechanical, is an elementary mechanism that does not require any energy costs. Unpretentious in operation, convenient and easy to use.

An invention such as a homemade waste paper press will become a good “helper” in the household and an indispensable “comrade-in-arms” in the field of recycling waste from the pulp industry.

About the author Denis Polyanin My name is Denis, I am 39 years old. I live in the Republic of Crimea. Married. I bring up the son. I work as an environmental engineer in a network of private health care institutions. I know the environmental, sanitary and epidemiological legislation of the Russian Federation. I'm leading healthy image

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, in everyday life there is plenty.

Here are a few of them:
Extracting juice from grapes, fruits and vegetables.
Pressing in or removing silent blocks, bearings, bushings.
Molding of products using a matrix.
Straightening curved objects.
The list goes on and on.

For these actions you need a press. The most popular design is hydraulic. The liquid is not compressed, so it is enough to equip a device for compression - pressing with hydraulics, and you can develop virtually unlimited force.

These devices are quite compact. For example, the illustration shows a machine with a height less than a meter, and it develops a force of up to 10 tons. And it is controlled manually.

Such a press can be bought at a tool store, however, the cost is quite high. If you look closely at the design, you will notice that the power element is very similar to a regular car bottle jack. Therefore, you can make it yourself.

Drawing and concept of a jack press

Power elements are made of steel with a thickness of at least 15 mm, or a steel profile. As vertical posts you can use a hairpin, a corner, profile pipe, or the same channel.

A threaded rod is preferable because it can be used to quickly adjust the size of the work area.

We will take this diagram as the basis for understanding the design.

To the base (7) , 20 mm thick, two studs are screwed in (4) with thread at the bottom (5) and at the top, to adjust the height of the upper platform.

Hairpins (4) are made from a steel circle with a diameter of 30 mm. The upper thread is cut based on the lifting height of the jack rod with a small margin.

Bottle Type Hydraulic Jack (6) installed on the base.

It is advisable to fix it there. The mount can be made removable so that you can use the jack for its intended purpose.

There are plenty of situations in everyday life when you need to squeeze parts and materials with great force. As a result, the press is an integral attribute of any farm.

Of course, you can purchase factory-made pressing equipment. However, it is not cheap, and it cannot always suit the master with its parameters and dimensions. That's why everything more people wondering how to make a press from a jack.

Specifics of a hydraulic jack

It was not by chance that a hydraulic jack was chosen as the basis for the construction of a homemade press.

An important feature of this device is that its operation is based on the fundamental laws of physics, according to which a liquid under pressure does not compress or decrease in volume. This explains why there is no loss of power when the jack is applied to the workpiece.

In addition, the hydraulic jack has quite high efficiency(80%), which allows us to count on significant compression force in the case of a power press.

Operating principle of a hydraulic press

A self-made pressing device is not inferior in quality and technical specifications factory analogues.

As you can see in the photo of a homemade press, it can be used in everyday life for various needs, be it:

arching;
forging;
stamping;
extrusion of profiles;
pressing of various parts.

Additionally, a pressing device may be useful:

in squeezing juices from fruits and vegetables;
for making your own butter.

Materials and tools for self-assembly of the press

Any instructions for creating something, and instructions for making a press are no exception, the first step dictates that we prepare workplace and that's all necessary materials.

In this case we will need:

jack;
channels;
steel profiled pipe of rectangular section;
steel angle and strips;
a pipe whose diameter is equal to the size of the jack rod head;
steel plate 250*100 mm;
steel springs – 2 pcs.

Among the tools, you cannot do without a welding machine and an angle grinder.

Making a press yourself

Once the drawings and dimensions for manufacturing the press have been determined and verified, and all the necessary materials and tools have been prepared, you can begin assembling the device.

Here is the sequence of creating a press from a jack step by step:

Making a support platform. It must be as reliable, durable as possible and withstand the operating power of the jack, otherwise the entire device will be unstable.

Reliability can be increased by using four channels welded to each other on their sides. Moreover, the welds must be of high quality.

The vertical posts and the lower stop are made from profiled steel pipe. Their height must correspond to the maximum output of the rod, the dimensions of the jack and the thickness of the removable stop. As for the length of the lower stop, it is equal to the length of the support platform.

We weld the lower stop, platform and racks in single design, not forgetting that the corners must be right. To do this we use corners. We add strength with plates, welding them diagonally to the stands and base of the press.

Note!

We make a removable stop from steel strips. He will move to vertical plane using guides, creating pressure on the object being processed. Instead of strips, you can use a piece of pipe from which the frame was made.

We bolt two guide plates to the stop. Since the press will be used to process different materials and for different purposes, this stop must be removable. To do this, we make a couple of through holes in the block of strips.

We install the jack. To install it, we pull back the shifting stop and insert the jack between it and the platform so that when it is retracted, the tip of the rod is inside the clamp. We attach the base of the jack to a movable stop using welding or bolts. The pressing equipment is ready!

In conclusion, we note that making a press from a regular jack is not at all difficult. For this purpose, ordinary available materials are suitable, and diagrams and drawings can always be found on the Internet. With a little effort, you will get a useful mechanism that will always come in handy around the house.

Photo of a press from a jack

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Any car enthusiast, and even a garage mechanic, is familiar with the situation when it is necessary to press out any part from the shell, be it a bearing or a silent block. Someone needs to lay the cardboard more compactly, and maybe even make fuel briquettes. But necessary tool or the equipment may not always be at hand. Let's try to figure out how difficult it is to make a press with your own hands and whether it is possible. And if possible, what material will be needed and what is the algorithm for such work. First, let's clarify what a press is and what it is intended for.

Factory produced hydraulic press

What is the purpose and functions of the press in everyday life and its varieties

Such devices have very wide area applications. This can be not only squeezing out various parts, but also a device for a walk-behind tractor that collects hay and lays it in even rolls. Perhaps the manufacture of some durable concrete products is required, or perhaps a lot of sawdust has accumulated, from which good fuel can be made.

Let's look at the main jobs that a press can perform in Everyday life. This equipment can be divided into several types. The design of some types is similar, while others have fundamental design differences.

Press for extruding parts from any base or shell

Such equipment will come in handy in garage conditions. It is not profitable for an ordinary motorist to purchase it, because... the cost is quite high, and they rarely perform the work. But to make a press with your own hands for the garage with minimum costs

, quite acceptable. You can use a similar press for silent blocks or bearings, i.e. for those parts that cannot be installed or dismantled handmade

. Having spent a little time, you can design and assemble a device, the cost of which in a store can exceed 50,000 rubles.

Device for compacting various materials into dense briquettes

Such a device will help put old newspapers into use, which will make good fuel for the stove. A waste paper press will help you save on purchasing coal or firewood. In addition, the need to dispose of unnecessary correspondence, of which many have accumulated a huge amount, disappears. Approximately the same principle can be used to make a sawdust press. The excellent fuel that will be obtained when using it has proven itself not only in stove heating , but also even on vacation. Long burning, intense heat and lack of smoke - these are the advantages that helped those made using a press gain popularity. fuel briquettes

. Shish kebab, barbecue or a hot fire with minimal flame - what else is needed for a good rest?

There is another option to compress coal chips instead of sawdust. In this case, it will be a fuel that burns for a very long time and produces a huge amount of heat. And there is usually a lot of such crumble in the coal sheds of houses that are heated with it. So why not put him into action?

Press for recycling plastic and cardboard Surely many have seen carton boxes , which are tightly compressed into a tight stack. This is also the work of the press. After all, it is much more convenient to export such material when it is compactly packaged. A cardboard press is one of the easiest to make with your own hands. Other solid materials can be disposed of using approximately the same principle. For example, using a press plastic bottles

turn into neat layers, convenient for transportation.

But still, pressing plants bring the greatest help in agriculture.

To collect the straw remaining on the field after harvesting, or forage hay, it is optimal to use a homemade pick-up press. Moreover, it will not only make work easier. Straw will be rolled into neat, dense rolls that are convenient to transport and store.

In the drawings of a do-it-yourself hay press, it is necessary to indicate the dimensions - this will help in the end to assemble everything correctly.

Although there are options for very simple units, more on that below.

Well, to begin with, before you start making such a unit yourself, it is important to understand the designs of its various types, understand their differences and decide on the necessary material.

What is the basic design of the press and its various types Many may say that there is no point in spending time on design and assembly and that it is much easier to buy a hydraulic press or its mechanical version, but this is fundamentally wrong. Of course, if it is used, for example, in a car service, etc., perhaps the unit will pay for itself after some time. But for home use

and performing one-time work, the acquisition will be a very irrational use of funds. To fully understand the essence of the work, consider design features

some types of similar units. And you should start with the possibility of making a vacuum press with your own hands. The main thing worth saying about this device is that it has practically no use in everyday life. The fact is that a thermal vacuum press is most often used for the manufacture of doors and window frames

Note!, as well as various furniture facades. It is with its help that the parts are covered with film (NDF). It is essentially a large laminating machine. Such a press is very difficult to manufacture. Some craftsmen say that

self-production

They spent more money on such a device than would have been spent on purchasing it. Precisely because of its great complexity and small scope of application, we will not dwell on such a press in detail. It would be much more interesting to consider a baler capable of compacting and baling hay or straw. Design features of the hay pick-up press Similar simplest installation assembled from boards and is very useful on the farm, because compressed straw takes much longer to store

Such a mechanical press is a wooden box measuring 80 x 80 cm and 3 m in length. At one end there is a hatch with a lock, and at the other there is a wooden platform with a long lever, through which the hay is pressed. In order to more fully understand the principle of operation and design of such an installation, you can watch the short video below.

Surely, after watching it, it became clear that such a press does not even require preliminary drawings. As for the press for the walk-behind tractor, then fundamental differences there is no difference between them, the only difference being that the second option has no leverage. Pressure testing is carried out using the same pressure platform, but through a cable drive, i.e. the second option is just more mechanized version

first. Video: from

homemade press for making bales in a hurry

Compact press for everyday small jobs

For home use, a tabletop hand press has proven itself to be very good. Of course, it can also be made in a hydraulic version, but we will look at more complex units a little later. Therefore, now let’s try to understand what the operating principle of a mechanical tabletop press is.

Such an installation is a frame welded from profile iron and reinforced with stiffeners. A manual jack is usually attached to the top in such a way that when the handle is rotated, it moves towards the lower platform. The unit itself is bolted to the workbench. Thus, it turns out that by placing a part in the lower part of the steel frame, for example, placing a tube under it, you can easily, by rotating the jack handle, squeeze out the middle part. This is how the silent blocks of the car or bearings, etc. are squeezed out, or vice versa, pressed into place. similar parts into their seats.

The main thing is to ensure that there is no distortion in the pressure.

You can make a similar press desktop or floor-mounted, if necessary, in larger sizes. But do not forget that in this case you will need a more powerful jack, or install a gearbox to increase the pressure force.

Sometimes it is necessary to roll out the wire or make a plate thinner. This is where a roller press comes in handy. The principle of its operation is easy to understand for those who remember old washing machines with manual spin. Excess moisture was removed from the laundry by passing the item between two rollers. Rotating the handle caused them to rotate in opposite directions.

This is exactly how a mechanical roller press works, with the only difference being that it is possible to adjust the distance between the shafts, and there is also a gearbox that reduces the rotation speed, increasing power - after all, metal is much stiffer than fabric. Such mechanisms can be manufactured with either a manual, mechanical or electric drive. In this case, instead of the handle through chain transmission connection required asynchronous motor. The gearbox with this connection will be slightly different. In addition, it is better to connect the motor through a frequency converter. This ensures a smoother start, energy savings and longer service life of the motor.

Manufacturing of high-strength concrete products - what is needed for this?

Someone may ask what does concrete products have to do with it when we are talking about presses. It turns out that the connection is direct. It is precisely for strengthening products such as cinder blocks, etc. A vibropress is used. Inside such a device, where the mold is located, a mixture of cement, sand, etc. is placed, after which it is pressed with a press and vibration is turned on. As a result, excess air is removed, and the product acquires the necessary strength.

Making such a brick press with your own hands is quite possible, although it will require a lot of time, effort and knowledge. Usually, when it comes to paving slabs or something similar, home craftsmen prefer to make a regular vibrating table. In fact, there will not be much difference if the solution in the molds is not subjected to pressure, but simply loses unnecessary, excess air during vibration.

Hydraulics as the most common type of pressure supply to the press

The most interesting and common type of such units is a hydraulic press with an electric drive. The principle of operation of such a device is as simple as it is complex - and this is true. Low-viscosity engine oil passes through a pump driven by an electric motor and enters the cylinder. It creates high pressure which pushes the piston.

Of course, the drive can also be mechanical, without the participation of an electric motor and an oil pump. This will be the most common type of press, which is made by hand. For work in the garage, such a device, at times, becomes simply irreplaceable. And, besides, following some tips, even a novice craftsman who has basic skills in working with welding machine or making bolted connections.

What is the structure of a hydraulic press and how to make it

Hydraulic driven press rural areas generally irreplaceable. And it was invented back in 1975. The principle of its operation is the use of communicating cylinders with pistons different diameters. Moreover, the less pressure, i.e. the hydraulic pump and the more receiving hydraulic cylinder, the stronger the pressure will be created with less force.

In essence, this can be compared to the movement of a car in a low gear. The most common form of hydraulic press, as already mentioned, has become a rectangular frame. And the main task in its manufacture is accurate calculations

. The first step is, of course, to draw up a diagram of the future press, because Without it, it will be difficult to figure out all the connections. Both the quality and speed of assembly of the unit depend on how detailed it is.

All structural elements must be made of steel, with a thickness of at least 15 mm. This is done so that the frame does not move during operation, because significant force will be applied. The main thing that needs to be considered is the design itself. It is necessary to remember that hydraulic jacks are designed specifically for working in a vertical position and cannot be placed on their side, nor can they be installed with the rod down. Ideally it should be next construction

. A rectangular, elongated upward frame is fixed to the frame. Inside the frame, vertically along the edges, there are 2 guides along which a horizontal crossbar runs up and down. A hydraulic jack is fixed on top of it, and the transverse beam itself is suspended from the upper part of the frame by springs, which ensure that the transverse beam is pressed back when the jack is loosened.

If you have a separate hydraulic cylinder and hydraulic pump at hand, then you can make a more convenient unit. Indeed, in this case, it becomes possible to install a pedal, and during work both hands remain free, which is sometimes extremely necessary.

In general, how to make a hydraulic press is everyone’s business. And the answer to this question is limited only by the imagination and wishes of the master. A little ingenuity and now an exclusive device is ready that meets all the requirements of convenience.

The importance of drawing up drawings of a self-made hydraulic press

The main task in such work is accuracy and attentiveness. And if the dimensions, for example, of the vertical posts do not match, the unit may press slightly to the side, which in some cases can be critical.

That’s why drawing up drawings of a manual hydraulic press with your own hands is very important. Moreover, all dimensions on them must be written down and calculated down to the millimeter. And during manufacturing, deviations from the drawing are unacceptable. A hydraulic press drawing of which is drawn up correctly and will function perfectly. For normal garage installation perfect size

there will be a supporting frame 50 cm wide and up to 1 m high.

Do-it-yourself hydraulic press - how long will such work take and which connections are better It is best to assemble the frame for a hydraulic press with your own hands using welding joints. In this case, the seams should be High Quality

. Of course, if a 3-ton jack is installed, no extra forces will be applied to the frame, but it’s still better to play it safe.

That is why, before making a press with your own hands, you should think about the connections. If you are not confident in your ability to make high-quality welds, then it is better to either turn to a professional or stick to bolted connections. But you also need to be careful with this type of installation. You should not spend 2-3 small diameter bolts on one connection, this will not make it stronger. The best thing that can be for a garage hydraulic press is a connection with one, but thick bolt.

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