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The Finetech Engineering Manual Hydraulic Press for Laboratory is a heavy-duty hand-pump hydraulic press designed for two critical functions in a materials testing laboratory: specimen cutting and compression moulding. As a leading hydraulic press manufacturer India, we engineer this press to deliver significantly higher downward force than a pneumatic or manual press, making it the right choice for cutting specimens from thick rubber sheets, hard engineering plastics, and multi-layer laminates.
For specimen cutting, the Finetech hydraulic press for specimen preparation India provides the controlled, high-tonnage force needed to drive precision cutting dies cleanly through tough materials. ASTM D412 specifies that dumbbell specimens should be die-cut from vulcanised rubber sheets – and for thick or hard compounds, a hydraulic press is the only practical tool for the job. The press accepts all standard Finetech specimen dies (dumbbell, tear, crescent, round, rectangular, notch) and delivers a clean, burr-free cut every time.
For compression moulding, the same lab hydraulic press manufacturer India product is used with heated platens and test specimen moulds to prepare vulcanised rubber sheets (per ASTM D3182), compression set buttons (per ASTM D395), hardness buttons (per ASTM D2240), DIN abrasion specimens, and thermoplastic test plaques (per ASTM D4703). The hydraulic mechanism provides the uniform clamping force required by these standards, while the heated platens maintain the curing temperature throughout the moulding cycle.
When to use the hydraulic press for cutting (instead of pneumatic or manual):
Common moulding applications:
Parameter | Specification |
Product Name | Manual Hydraulic Press for Laboratory – Specimen Cutting & Compression Moulding Press |
Manufacturer | Hydraulic Press Manufacturer India – Finetech Engineering, Thane |
Operation | Manual hydraulic hand-pump |
Pressing Force | Up to 15-30 tonnes (model-dependent) |
Platen Size | Standard: 200 x 200 mm / 300 x 300 mm (model-dependent) |
Daylight Opening | Adjustable – accommodates moulds of various heights |
Heated Platens (Optional) | Electrically heated platens with PID temperature controller |
Temperature Range (Heated) | Ambient to 250 degrees C (for rubber vulcanisation and plastic moulding) |
Temperature Accuracy | PID controlled, plus/minus 2 degrees C |
Frame Construction | Heavy-duty mild steel, powder coated |
Pressure Gauge | Hydraulic pressure gauge for force monitoring |
Pressure Release | Manual release valve for controlled platen return |
Power Supply | No electrical power for basic (non-heated) model. 230V AC for heated platen model. |
Compatible Cutting Dies | All Finetech specimen dies – hydraulic press for specimen preparation India use: dumbbell, tear, crescent, round, rectangular, notch |
Compatible Moulds | All Finetech moulds: flat sheet (D3182), compression set (D395), hardness, DIN, Demattia, custom |
Certification | ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturing |
Standard | Application |
ASTM D3182 | Mixing rubber compounds and preparing standard vulcanised test sheets |
ASTM D4703 | Compression moulding of thermoplastic test specimens, plaques, or sheets |
ASTM D395 / ISO 815 | Moulding compression set test buttons |
ASTM D2240 / ISO 868 | Moulding hardness test buttons |
DIN 53516 / ISO 4649 | Moulding DIN abrasion test specimens |
ASTM D430 / ISO 132 | Moulding Demattia flex test specimens |
ASTM D412 / ISO 37 | Hydraulic press for specimen preparation India – Cutting dumbbell specimens from moulded sheets |
ASTM D624 / ISO 34-1 | Cutting tear specimens from moulded sheets |
ASTM D256 / ISO 179 | Pressing notch cutters for impact test specimens |
Dual-purpose: cutting + moulding. The Finetech manual hydraulic press for laboratory handles both specimen cutting and compression moulding in one machine. No need to invest in separate equipment for each function – saving capital cost and lab floor space.
High force for tough materials. As a leading hydraulic press manufacturer India, we engineer 15-30 tonnes of pressing force that cuts cleanly through thick rubber, hard plastics, and multi-layer composites that pneumatic and manual presses cannot handle.
No compressed air required. The lab hydraulic press manufacturer India manual hydraulic pump operates independently of any external power source (for the non-heated model). Ideal for labs without compressed air lines, mobile testing setups, or locations with unreliable power supply.
Heated platens available. PID-controlled heated platens up to 250 degrees C for vulcanisation of rubber test sheets (ASTM D3182) and compression moulding of thermoplastic plaques (ASTM D4703).
Compatible with all Finetech dies and moulds. Every specimen cutter and test mould we manufacture fits the hydraulic press for specimen preparation India. One press, complete specimen preparation capability.
Built to last. Heavy-duty steel frame, industrial-grade hydraulic cylinder, and powder-coated finish. The Finetech hydraulic press manufacturer India product is designed for years of daily use in demanding QC and R&D labs.
Product | Why Related |
Pneumatic Press | For high-volume, medium-force specimen cutting (air-powered, faster cycle) |
Manual Press | Budget-friendly option for low-volume, low-force cutting |
Flat Sheet Mould (ASTM D3182) | For moulding vulcanised rubber sheets – used with the manual hydraulic press for laboratory |
Compression Set Mould (ASTM D395) | For moulding compression set buttons – used with this press |
Hardness Button Mould (ASTM D2240) | For moulding Shore A/D test buttons – used with this press |
Dumbbell Specimen Cutter | Most commonly used die with the hydraulic press for specimen preparation India |
Specimen Cutters & Moulds (Full Range) | Browse all cutting dies and moulds |
Customisation available
