Manual rack presses

 

Features of manual bench presses: 

 

Manufactured in France and ISO-9001 certified since 2000, the EMG range of manual bench presses offers a wide choice of options and adaptations to meet the most diverse professional needs.

 

Multifunctional, they are ideal for a wide range of applications in both industry and construction. The weight of manual rack-and-pinion presses means they can be used free-standing on a workbench.

 

The most varied operations are carried out smoothly thanks to the power reserve of each model and the rigorous overall precision.

 

Whatever the intended operation, the operator manipulates the lever or handwheel to apply the necessary pressure. Integrated effort management systems enable quality control quickly and accurately throughout the entire process.

 

• Adjustable throat depth and stroke linear force
• Micrometric adjustment of the head height and stroke for ultra-precise setup and 100% repeatability, even on delicate components.
• Low investment for high professional output

 

An EMG manual press is delivered with a service manual, CE certificate of conformity and drawings. It comes with a full one-year parts, labour and travel warranty.

 

 

Ergonomics and Operator Comfort: Reducing Repetitive Strain Injuries

 

At EMG, we prioritize the operator’s well-being. Our manual rack presses feature ergonomic adjustable levers and smooth-motion gear systems that significantly reduce the physical effort required. By minimizing vibration and offering a customizable working height, our presses help prevent Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) and musculoskeletal disorders, ensuring high productivity even during intensive manual production shifts.

 

Furthermore, the base of some machines can be fixed to the workbench to ensure that the operator can work in complete safety. Our tools feature ergonomic handles and handwheels to facilitate cutting, riveting, assembly and other operations.

 

 

Custom & special machines

 

As part of the LONG group, EMG is also committed to designing and equipping the special machines required by the specific activities of each trade. To meet the needs of specific applications required by certain trades and fields of activity, EMG offers custom-made special equipment, perfectly adapted to specifications and production constraints.

 

Thanks to its design office and a fleet of more than 40 machining centers, EMG can design and manufacture any modification or special presses on request, as well as small press fittings and tooling, such as :

• Press with offset toggle to increase the depth of the gooseneck and the work table.
• Press with a tool for crimping 3 rivets to hold a steel part in a stainless steel support.
• Pneumatic press with 2-position cutting tool incorporating a top deflector for part ejection.
• Pneumatic press with electric control panel

 

 

Why Choose a Rack and Pinion Press over a Toggle Press?

 

Unlike toggle presses, which deliver maximum force only at the end of the stroke, rack and pinion presses provide constant linear force throughout the entire travel of the ram. This makes them the ideal choice for operations requiring deep insertion, such as long-travel assembly, bearing installation, or deep drawing. The direct 1:1 ratio between the lever movement and the ram displacement allows the operator to ‘feel’ the resistance, ensuring delicate yet powerful control.

 

 

 

Our rack pinion presses are highly versatile tools used to manufacture many different types of products. Thanks to their consistent linear force and precise adjustment capabilities, a single hand-operated press machinecan be adapted for multiple industrial tasks. These benchtop presses apply force seamlessly across various operations:

 

Riveting:

Perfect for joining components securely. With the right tooling, our manual models function as a highly precise rivet press, ensuring consistent head formation without damaging delicate parts.

 

Cutting Out:

For clean blanking or cutting of thin materials, the equipment easily converts into a press cutting machine, relying on constant force for smooth edges.

 

Bending:

Highly effective for small-scale folding. Used as a bending press, they handle various materials depending on the maximum permissible pressing force and gear ratio.

 

Pressing:

Deep drawing and shaping require steady, controlled pressure. Our high-capacity models excel as a forming press machine for small to medium-sized parts, while compact versions are also ideal as an arbor press for watchmaking and other high-precision micro-mechanical applications.

 

Assembling:

From bearing insertion to tight fits, the precision of the stroke makes it an ideal assembly press, which can be used as a medical device assembly press or watchmaking press, ensuring perfect alignment and repeatable precision.

 

Stamping:

Marking, crimping, or embossing parts is straightforward. The rigid frame allows it to perform flawlessly as a punch press machine, making it perfectly suited, for example, automotive small part stamping applications.

 

 

Industries Relying on Our Manual Presses

 

From high-tech manufacturing to traditional craftsmanship, EMG presses are engineered to adapt to the rigorous constraints of diverse industrial sectors:

 

• Medical & Pharmaceutical: Precision and cleanroom compatibility are non-negotiable. Our equipment is frequently utilized for medical die cutting of sensitive materials and specialized packaging. For R&D laboratories or small-scale manufacturing, our customized stainless-steel models can even be adapted to function as a precise pill press or a reliable tablet press machine.
• Parachemistry, Perfumery & Cosmetics: To meet strict hygiene standards (such as ISO 22716), we manufacture fully 316L stainless steel presses. Highly resistant to corrosive solvents, they are ideal for perfume packaging assembly or for being used as a manual soap press machine by artisanal cosmetic makers.
• Aeronautics: Aerospace standards require immense power combined with absolute control. We design custom manual presses (delivering up to 6 tonnes of force) with reinforced frames specifically for aeronautics, ensuring zero deformation when fitting large technical plugs or rigid components.
• Mechanics & Assembly: The constant linear force provided by the rack and pinion system makes our equipment an outstanding bearing press machine. It ensures a smooth, perfectly aligned insertion of bearings and rings without ever damaging the parts.
• Watchmaking: Trusted by the most prestigious names in Swiss watchmaking (Rolex, Blancpain, Bovet, Bulgari, Swatchgroup, ETA), our rack & pinion presses, used as watch hand press offer zero mechanical play. They are heavily customized with ergonomic worktables, specialized lighting, and tailored interfaces to ensure the microscopic precision required by watchmakers.
• Leatherwork & Craftsmanship: Replacing traditional hammers and pliers, an EMG press acts as the perfect leather press machine. It effortlessly cuts thick leather, punches holes, and crimps eyelets cleanly in a single motion, significantly reducing the physical strain on the artisan.

 

 

To explore our complete range of industrial press

 

Discover our main industrial press machine catalog. If your application requires maximum force precisely at the end of the stroke for crimping or fine cutting, a manual toggle press is the ideal solution. For environments requiring higher output rates and adjustable air-driven force up to 6000kg, a Pneumatic press delivers fast and precise cycles. When unparalleled productivity and high-speed operations are essential, an eccentric mechanical press offers robust capacities ranging from 6 to 80 tonnes. For heavy-duty tasks needing up to 100 tonnes of smooth, shockless force, explore our hydro pneumatic press range. Finally, for part identification, numbering, or riveting applications requiring consistent striking power, an impact press machine ensures perfect repeatability with its built-in double-strike prevention device.

 

 

 

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