Hydraulic Press Model
Product Code : SCL-PL-12383
Hydraulic Press Model (SKU SCL-PL-12383) is a hand-operated demonstration press showing how pressure in a confined liquid multiplies force between two pistons of different diameters. It suits fluid-pressure lessons in secondary physics and hydraulics introductions in polytechnic and engineering classes. The model is manufactured by Science Lab Supplies in its own works at Plot 448, HSIIDC Industrial Area, Saha, Ambala, India, which quotes schools, colleges, contractors and distributors without a middleman.
Specifications
Two cylinders of different diameters, each with a tightly fitted piston, are joined by a liquid-filled tube holding water or mineral oil. The model is built from metal and plastic, works at a normal pressure of 2–2.2 MPa and delivers 3.14 kN on the larger piston at that pressure.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-PL-12383 |
| Operation | Manual |
| Cylinders | Two, of different diameters, with tightly fitted pistons |
| Working liquid | Water or mineral oil in the connecting tube |
| Construction | Metal and plastic |
| Normal operating pressure | 2–2.2 MPa (20–22 bar) |
| Force on larger piston | 3.14 kN at normal pressure |
| Manufacturer | Science Lab Supplies, Saha, Ambala, Haryana |
| Country of origin | India |
Applications and Experiments for the Hydraulic Press Model
The model demonstrates Pascal's law at work: a small force on the narrow piston produces a much larger force on the wide one because pressure is the same throughout the liquid. It fits the fluids chapters of school physics and serves as mechanics lab equipment for diploma hydraulics.
- Class 11 physics (mechanical properties of fluids): Pascal’s law and hydraulic machines.
- Relating the force ratio to the ratio of piston areas.
- Polytechnic and ITI courses: the principle behind presses, jacks and hydraulic brakes.
Operate the press slowly within its normal pressure range and keep fingers clear of the pistons while it is in use.
Standard Scope of Supply
One manually operated Hydraulic Press Model is supplied: the two cylinders with their fitted pistons and the liquid-filled connecting tube, in the metal and plastic construction described above. The quotation states whether your unit is filled with water or mineral oil.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Ask for one press for the teacher's bench, or several for group work in a fluids practical; every quotation from Science Lab Supplies sets out packing, delivery time and price for that quantity. Other school physics lab equipment can be priced on the same quotation.
Science Lab Supplies is registered as an exporter with an Importer-Exporter Code and can ship to buyers in Peru, Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Enquiries go through the contact page or the enquiry cart, and tender buyers can start from the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much force does the hydraulic press model produce?
At its normal operating pressure of 2–2.2 MPa the larger piston delivers 3.14 kN, so students see a large output force produced from a modest effort on the smaller piston.
Which liquid is used in the model?
The connecting tube is filled with either water or mineral oil. State your preference when you enquire, and the quotation will confirm which liquid the supplied model uses.
Is Science Lab Supplies the manufacturer or a trader?
Science Lab Supplies makes this press model itself. Production takes place at its factory in the HSIIDC Industrial Area at Saha, Ambala, India, and every price comes straight from that factory.
Can the model be quoted for a school tender?
Yes. Send the tender specification, quantity and delivery location, and the model will be quoted item-wise with the pressure and force figures listed on this page.
Related Fluid Pressure Apparatus
Four pieces from the Physics Lab range take a fluid-pressure lesson from the basic idea to its applications: equal transmission of pressure, liquids finding their own level, and buoyancy. With the press model they equip a complete hydrostatics practical on one quotation.
- Pascal’s Law Demonstrator — metal sphere with nozzles showing pressure transmitted equally in all directions.
- Communication Vessel Apparatus — four connected glass tubes in which the liquid level equalises.
- Liquid Level Apparatus — connected bodies of water settling at the same height.
- Archimedes’ Principal Demonstration Set — cylinders, blocks and a balance for buoyancy work.
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Last updated: 25 September 2026
