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Press Products

Our high quality manufacturers provide products to help optimize the safety and efficiency of your press systems, including shock dampers (or impact dampers), rod-locking devices, hyla-lift die splitter cart, and more.

hydraulic shock dampers impact dampers for hydraulic presses for reverse tonnage and snap-through

Reduce or eliminate reverse loads, floor vibration, and noise. Increase tool life and protect your press.

Hydraulic clamping device that securely holds the rod when power loss occurs, up to 101,000 lbf.

Clamping unit designed to protect presses with gravity-loaded axles against sinking in the event of failure.

Used for testing and spotting dies with a quick turnover rate. 5 sizes ranging from 1.5 to 65 ton dies.

Handy, portable cart used to safely and efficiently set and separate dies. Supports up to 40 ton lifting capacity.

Economical method of cutting up scrap. Available free standing or can be mounted directly to the press.

Designed to preserve the life of presses and machine tools when using dies with off-center loads.


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What Makes Us Different?

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Diverse Press Product Range

From safety products to die splitter devices, we offer a wide range of press equipment.

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Devices to Keep Your Press Safe

We offer several products to keep your press, products, and people safe during operation.

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Knowledgable Press Product Experts

Our team of engineers are available for all press specification or product inquiries.


What are IC-Fluid Power’s press products?

IC-Fluid Power offers a wide range of press products, from safety products that protect your press, products, and people safe during operation to die splitter devices. The most common press products that we see are the Hylatechnik Shock Dampers (or impact dampers), the Hänchen Rod-Locking Cylinder, and the Hänchen Safety Catcher.

Shock Dampers

The shock damper (or impact damper) is a safety device that protects your press from reverse tonnage , also known as reverse load or snap-through. The Hylatechnik dampers reduce or eliminate reverse loads, floor vibration, noise, and will increase tool life as well as forward tonnage in many applications, including hydraulic presses, mechanical presses, and press breaks. Shock dampers are not limited to the press size and can be used on the largest of machines.

Additional benefits of using hydraulic shock dampers in your machine include increased press speed, usage of the full press capacity, reduction in foundation vibration, and a reduction in noise levels.

Safety Catcher

The Hänchen Safety Catcher is used for clamping round rods in vertical, gravity-loaded axles. It is used as a reliable safety mechanism for stepless securing of loads at a standstill, as a safety component in case of emergency, or for effective fall protection. Through a self-energizing principle, the safety catcher mechanically locks and is unlocked via hydraulic or pneumatic pressure. This device can be used in both compressive and tensile loads.

Rod-Locking Cylinder

The Hänchen Ratio-Clamp® holds the position of a rod in the event of a power loss or system failure. It is then unlocked by hydraulic pressure. This device is used as a safety device, as it works without power or a pre-determined clamping position.

t is also used to accurately hold the cylinder rod in an exact position without the need to keep hydraulic pressure on the cylinder, thereby saving energy while maintaining accuracy. It clamps down and fixes the piston rod right where it is with no additional power needed.

Where are these press products used?

These products are used on presses across a wide array of industries including injection molding, metal forming, industrial manufacturing, and more.


In most cases, yes. Our shock dampers, ratio-clamps, safety catchers, scrap shears, and parallelism control system can all be fit onto existing presses. Contact our engineering team with your press specifications and product needs for more information.

Most of our press products are designed to work across mechanical, hydraulic, and stamping presses. For questions about specific applications, contact our engineering team.

Several of the products from our press line are used as safety products. This includes our shock damper, safety catcher, and rod-locking cylinder. These products are designed to protect press operators, extend product lifespan, and safeguard your press from various situations. From emergency locking to reducing harmful vibrations, we offer a variety of products to protect your press.

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