How to Select: Electric Press Brake vs Hydraulic Press Brake

For metal processing companies, choosing a suitable Press Brake is a key decision. With the advent of the Industrial 4.0 era, the two mainstream technologies of electric Press Brake and hydraulic Press Brake have gradually occupied a dominant position in the market. So, what are the differences between these two models? How to choose the model that suits you?

Advantages of electric Press Brake

1. High energy efficiency: Electric Press Brake do not require compressed air or hydraulic oil, and are directly driven by electricity to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy. The power consumption is relatively low, and they are usually equipped with energy recovery systems to further improve energy utilization efficiency.

2. High operating accuracy: Electric Press Brake rely on servo motors to accurately control the bending force and can achieve high-precision bending operations.

3. Low maintenance cost: The mechanical structure of electric Press Brake is relatively simple, with fewer parts, and the daily maintenance cost is lower than that of hydraulic presses.

4. Low noise: The noise level of electric Press Brake is about 5-10 decibels lower than that of hydraulic presses, and the working environment of workers is more comfortable. For factories with high requirements for work sites, this machine is highly recommended.

Advantages of hydraulic Press Brake

1. Strong force: The maximum bending force of hydraulic Press Brake is usually higher than that of electric Press Brake. For thick plates, large-tonnage Press Brake can be customized, which is currently impossible for electric Press Brake.

2. Strong flexibility: Hydraulic Press Brake can provide a variety of bending methods, such as V-shaped, U-shaped, special-shaped bending, etc., to meet different process requirements.

3. Long service life: The mechanical structure of hydraulic Press Brake is more sturdy and durable, and the service life is usually higher than that of electric Press Brake.

4. Wide range of applications: Hydraulic Press Brake is more suitable for large-scale and high-intensity bending production than electric Press Brake.

How to choose

1. Choose according to production needs: Enterprises should choose the appropriate type of Press Brake based on their own production tasks, workpiece size, batch and other actual conditions.

2. Evaluate equipment investment cost: Electric Press Brake of the same size has higher initial investment, but lower power consumption; hydraulic Press Brake has lower initial investment than electric Press Brake of the same size, but relatively higher energy cost.

3. Consider the subsequent maintenance costs: Electric Press Brake are relatively simple to maintain, but hydraulic machines have a longer service life.

4. Evaluate production efficiency: Hydraulic Press Brake are more suitable for large-scale, high-intensity workpiece processing, while electric motors are better at small-scale, high-precision bending.

In general, electric Press Brake and hydraulic Press Brake have their own advantages. Enterprises should conduct a comprehensive analysis based on their actual production needs and cost budgets to choose the bending equipment that best suits them.