The Importance of Pneumatic Presses in the Automotive Industry

From the beginning of the 17th century, pneumatic toggle presses have become one of the most crucial (and unsung) inventions in the industrial world. Today, pneumatic toggle presses are used in various industries for their efficiency and multi-functionality. Several objects we use daily rely on pneumatic presses during the production phase. Automotive production, for example, requires air press machines for a variety of crucial applications.

Astoundingly, pneumatic bench presses handle operations that are both delicate and forceful. These types of operations can include assembling certain parts like electrical connectors and fasteners, inserting ball bearings or bushings, and installing highly precise components such as the needles of speedometers. Pneumatic bench presses and manual presses also have the capability to complete jobs including the assembly of fuel injectors, control arms, pumps, ball joints, transmissions, locks, and wipers. With the capacity to perform a wide variety of actions, such as inserting and clinching, pneumatic presses are extremely versatile. They can even be used to disassemble — and then reassemble — specific automotive parts and protect the integrity of these assemblies.

In fact, drivers all over the world depend on these machines whether they realize it or not. The equipment assembled and installed by pneumatic toggle presses and other machinery must be efficient, reliable, and safe. We need our vehicles to quickly get us from point A to point B without incident, and these presses play an extremely important role in ensuring that cars are assembled correctly every time. In the modern age, automotive robots with pneumatic components are used to help with this production process. Of course, businesses still find pneumatic presses to be essential even if they don’t utilize manufacturing robotics. This just goes to show how pneumatic machines continue to evolve.

Each business — at each step of the process — may require slight differences in pneumatic toggle presses. While they can handle a variety of jobs, the force requirements and production volumes of a given job will serve as some of the main factors in determining which press will be appropriate. However, given the fact that pneumatic presses provide a consistent, safe, and simple means of assembly and installation, these cost-effective and in-demand pieces of equipment are likely to remain a fixture in the automotive industry for many years to come.

To learn more about how our pneumatic presses can help your business succeed, please contact us today for a quote by calling us at (401)232-1710 or going to our website, www.joraco.com.