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This section provides an overview for hand press as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 15 hand presses manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked hand presses companies as of August, 2025: 1.SCHMIDT Technology Corporation, 2.EMG PRESSES, 3.Janesville Tool & MFG Inc..
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A hand press is a manually-operated tool used to perform tasks such as sheet metal work. They feature a handle or lever that the operator uses to apply localized pressure to the target object.
When using a hand press, the target object is placed in the designated area, and pressure is applied by lowering the handle from above. By switching out the dies affixed to the press, various tasks including cutting, hole punching, and engraving can be carried out. The amount of pressure that can be applied varies depending on the type and size of the press, and there is a range of specialized dies available.
Hand presses can be used for anything that can be processed by applying pinpoint pressure to the target part of an object using vertical force. Examples include press-fitting pins, bending thin metal, and processing thin bars. Given their history of use for printing, hand presses can also be used for printing on plastic materials and metal sheets.
In general, hand presses are often used to perform bending and cutting tasks in processes such as assembly or small lot manufacturing. Other uses include attaching fasteners such as rivets and hooks, press-fitting bearings, and crushing.
Hand presses feature a detachable, replaceable lever or handle and a spring-loaded core rod housed in an iron body. They are manually operated by lowering the handle or lever to apply local pressure to an object.
When processing with a hand press, the core rod to which the lever is attached is pressed downward, applying targeted, non-dispersed pressure to the object. The spring attached to the core rod ensures that force is applied slowly, requiring minimal effort from the operator.
Handles and levers come in various forms, ranging from staple-like shapes to steering wheels. Hand presses should be selected based on the desired amount of pressure. And because they are susceptible to damage, hand presses must be used on level surfaces.
Due to their simple structure, hand presses offer two main advantages. The first is that they are easy to maintain, allowing for long-term use. The second is that they can be operated without electricity, reducing energy consumption and costs.
The history of hand presses dates back to ancient times and extends to the 20th century. The Albion printing press, first manufactured in the 1820s, became widely used until the 1930s. The hand press was modeled after the Albion press, initially for the printing of postcards during the 1910s and 1920s.
The basic function of those early hand presses remains the same in modern hand presses: to apply pressure to imprint an object. But modern presses have undergone many engineering improvements, and can now also be used for other tasks, such as inserting pins and bending or cutting thin rods.
In the modern era, many hand press manufacturers have emerged, offering presses with capacities ranging from 500 kg to 12 tons. Specialized presses operated by steering wheel-like handles, as typified by the Exxon Press, have also been developed.
The most well-known hand press is the Handy Press. It resembles a stapler, which most people are familiar with, making it extremely easy even for first-time users to operate.
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SCHMIDT Technology Corporation, a subsidiary of SCHMIDT Technology GmbH established in 1992, is a manufacturer of press machines headquartered in Cranberry Township, Southwestern Pennsylvania. Its product portfolio comprises torque, pneumatic, electric, hydro-pneumatic, and manual presses. It also has a controls & software category which comprises OPC software, process data management, displays and analysis, and FileExchange software. The company also offers turnkey solutions such as custom-designed tooling, intelligent press control, in-process inspection and monitoring, and safety and guarding solutions.
Janesville Tool & MFG Inc., founded in Janesville, Wisconsin, in 1959 is a manufacturer of Precision Manual and Pneumatic Assembly Presses and Die Sets. The company's product portfolio includes Die Set Components, Workholding Tools, Mini Die Sets, and Tools and Tool Holders. The company serves telecommunications, Electronics, Medical, Aerospace, and Defense manufacturing industries in the United States and Internationally.The company provides services such as Product Selection Guidance, Engineering Support, and Custom Manufacturing.
EMG Presses, established in 1966, is based in Marigny-St-Marcel in France and is a manufacturer of presses. The company's product portfolio includes manual racks, manual toggles, pneumatic benches, hydropneumatic and impactor marking presses. The products are applied in electrical equipment, locksmithing, car manufacturing and watchmaking and come with a full-year warranty. Also, the company reconditions and sells second-hand presses at a reasonable price. Additionally, it delivers presses with a service manual, CE certificate and drawings.
JST Group, founded in 1957, is an international manufacturing company specializing in the development of all types of systems for connecting electric power and electronic devices. It obtained ISO9002 approval in 1993, and it has gone on to open offices and affiliated companies in Europe, America and other parts of Asia. JST uses modern advances like ultraprecision technology, gold plating processes, CNC copy grinder, to ensure quality and improved performance of every appliance it manufactures. JST products can be used in televisions, laptops, trains, medical equipments and even kitchen appliances.
XIAMEN TOB NEW ENERGY TECHNOLOGY Co., LTD., established in 2012, is a manufacturer based in Xiamen, China, specializing in equipment and materials for lithium-ion batteries. The company offers lithium-ion battery and lithium-ion supercapacitor materials, production and testing equipment. Other offerings include battery mixers, battery winding, sealing, and crimping machines as well as electrode coating, slitting, and staking machines. TOB NEW ENERGY serves various industries, including electric vehicles, energy storage systems, and portable electronics. They have designed over 200 lithium-ion battery and supercapacitor production lines for companies and research institutions like Mercedes-Benz AG, Bayerische Motoren Werke (BMW) AG, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Sun Acrylam Private Limited, established in 1986, is a manufacturer and supplier based in Gujarat, India, specializing in switchboard cutting machines, glass cutting machines, laser cutters, and more. The company’s product line includes machines and switchboard sheets in various specifications. They also offer services such as acrylic laser cutting and engraving. Their portfolio also includes customized solutions tailored to meet customers' requirements and specifications. The company serves local and export markets including Greece, the United Kingdom, Spain, Thailand and other countries.
Jeet Machinery Tools Corporation (JMTC) is an Indian ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of industrial machine tools that was established in 1967. Based in New Delhi, the company produces machinery used for drilling, milling, bending, and cutting different materials for industrial manufacturing operations. It also offers various sole and metal cutting machines, pipe benders, grinders, and hydraulic presses. JMTC products are primarily used by client manufacturers in the automotive, engineering, and construction industries.
Seiken Co. Limited is a manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan and produces electronic component testing devices. Seiken mainly manufactures two types of contact probes. The first is the Standard type contact probes and it's used for testing printed circuit boards and electronic components. Secondly they produce Double Plunger contact probes which is used in semiconductor testing. In the field of test fixtures they develop Flat Panel lighting inspection units. Flat Panel Display is an electronic viewing technology used in smartphones, cameras and car navigation. In addition their product range also includes semiconductor inspection devices, electronic component inspection gadgets.
Ranking as of August 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHMIDT Technology Corporation |
20.0%
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| 2 | EMG PRESSES |
16.0%
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| 3 | Janesville Tool & MFG Inc. |
16.0%
|
| 4 | VALCOM CO.,LTD. |
8.0%
|
| 5 | J.S.T. Mfg. Co.,Ltd. |
8.0%
|
| 6 | XRF Scientific |
4.0%
|
| 7 | MACHINE TOOL TRADERS |
4.0%
|
| 8 | Hariram Engineering |
4.0%
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| 9 | Simcon Engineering & Welding Works |
4.0%
|
| 10 | Jeet Machinery Tools Corporation |
4.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the hand presses page as of August 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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3 | 27.3% |
|
United States of America
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2 | 18.2% |
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China
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2 | 18.2% |
|
India
|
2 | 18.2% |
|
France
|
1 | 9.1% |
|
Australia
|
1 | 9.1% |
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