At home in the workshop, the press is simply necessary. Over the years, a large number of used newspapers and papers have accumulated. They take up a lot of space. They litter the room. A device for pressing waste paper is usually made of low power. It is compact, powered by the mains, absorbs a minimum of electricity. Such equipment will become indispensable when compressing waste paper, newspapers, cardboard.

With this device, you can easily reduce the size of a large pile of paper. This unit working under pressure. With it, you can press not only paper, but also plastic bottles, tin cans.

Today, the industry manufactures devices for pressing paper, cardboard, tin cans of various types and capacities. Such a device is not cheap, so it is more profitable to make it at home with your own hands. The equipment can be mounted independently, using the materials necessary for the work. This device does not take up much space. It is installed in a convenient place for work. For this, a workshop, garage, and other premises are suitable. For pressing waste paper, a device operating with a pressing force of 10 tons is used. When assembling, you should take into account the main characteristics of the press:

1. dimensions;
2. his weight;
3. piston stroke;
4. manometer;
5. bed dimensions.

Used to pressurize the cylinder hydraulic pump manual or built-in type. This directly depends on the type of press assembly equipment. The simplest, lightest is the design of the press, mounted using a jack hydraulic type. This device is shaped like a bottle. The design of which has a built-in hand pump.

Before starting work, you need to decide on the type of device. How hard should it work? Then we select a suitable type of jack for it. To competently make a press with your own hands, you need to use the drawings. They can be found on websites. Detailed drawings of the product are attached to any device. They are calculated taking into account the materials and equipment used.

Before starting work, you need to choose a scheme for the operation of the press. In some presses, the jack is mounted on a bed. In this design the movement of the press is going up. In other devices, the jack is installed at the top of the bed. It moves down and puts pressure on the load. So, you have decided on the type of equipment you want to mount. Now let's deal with the calculations of the dimensions of other parts of the structure.

Types of press designs

Then make calculations of the parameters of the frame. This is such a frame, inside which a jack is installed. It produces pressing movements on waste paper. The bed is made of thick metal. Its strength should be enough for the pressing movement of the jack. Thick metal is used to make the frame. When moving, the press presses up and down on the frame, it seems to trying to break it. The base of the bed must also be strong. It is made sustainable. Good stability has a frame made in the form of a platform.

The width of the frame must be calculated based on the size of the jack. It must exceed the dimensions of the waste paper pressing equipment installed on it. The height of the product is determined depending on the size of the jack. During operation, its free movement must be ensured. When determining the height of the structure, the thickness of the working surface of the table is taken into account. It is mobile, used to process objects.

Depending on the design and mode of operation, the jack fasten to the base. The top of the frame will be the focus for the parts. The force from the movement of the rod is transmitted through the working table, and then to the object being processed. The desktop is fixed above the jack on the frame. It should move freely up and down.

The role of springs in the design of the press

Springs play a major role in assembly hydraulic press. They are mounted on both sides of the jack. Pull-back springs. They are attached on one side to the base of the frame, and on the other side to the working surface of the table. They act as a compression jack. With the help of springs, it returns to its original position.

There is another scheme for the operation of a hydraulic press. In this design, emphasis on details serves as the base of the frame. The hydraulic jack is mounted on top of the desktop surface. The table moves, is mounted to the top of the frame. It is mounted on springs that can be pulled back when the table moves. Next, a socket is mounted, which is located on the interface node. It can be located below or above the movable part of the bed. A piece of metal pipe can be used as a nest. So, as you can see, making a hydraulic press with your own hands is not difficult at all. You only need to purchase basic materials for work:

1. jack;
2. metal frame;
3. metal pipe;
4. retracting springs;
5. Remote Control;
6. electric wires.

Not so much will be required for the work of materials, but you will save a lot, make a hydraulic press with your own hands no worse than the factory one. A self-assembled press can always be upgraded, its design improved. The paper pressing device takes up little space. It works quickly and efficiently. In 5-10 minutes, you can compress a large pile of paper.

How to make a hydraulic press for waste paper with your own hands: drawings

IN last years the volume of various paper products that a person uses in his life and work is constantly increasing. It is not rational to throw away unnecessary newspapers, magazines and other waste paper, because using a conventional hydraulic press, briquettes can be made from it for heating a house.

The cost of such machines for waste paper on the market is quite high. But anyone who knows how to work with welding machine, has some knowledge of hydraulics and has necessary materials and drawings, can make such a device with his own hands.

The design of the hydraulic press and the production of the necessary calculations

The work of a self-made hydraulic press is based on the transfer of force when pumping a particular liquid: oil is pumped under pressure from the cylinder, acting on the piston. As a result of this, there is a strong impact on the waste paper, as a result of which it is compressed.

Any branded or do-it-yourself press consists of the following main parts:

• hydraulic pump or jack with hydraulic cylinders;
• bed and frame;
• electric motor;

Before proceeding to self-manufacturing hydraulic press, carry out the required calculations, determine the volume of cylinders and chambers for loading waste paper, create a diagram of the future machine.

In the absence of a technical or engineering education, it is difficult to do it yourself, so it is better to use ready-made drawings.

Development of the base and support platform

The very process of manufacturing such a machine begins with the development of a mold: it is a rectangular metal box, the bottom and cover of which are removable. The dimensions of this form determine the dimensions of the waste paper briquettes that can be made with it. Therefore, everyone determines its height and width with their own hands.

The base and support platform for the jack or hydraulic pump must be as strong as possible, since it is on them that the pressure received during the operation of the press falls.

To make such parts of a hydraulic press, you can use the usual metallic profile rectangular or square section. Cutting off a few pieces desired length, they are applied one to the other by the side walls, welding the seams on both sides with a welding machine.

From the same elements, it is possible to make stop racks that need to be welded to the base of the manufactured hydraulic machine.

Stop development

Rack and emphasis homemade press

The next stage is the development of a removable stop that will move along the racks, while transferring pressure from the jack to the material being processed. For this, sections of a steel strip are suitable, the length of which should be slightly less than the distance between the uprights. Having connected such segments by welding, such a self-made part is fixed to move along the racks. For this, two steel plates are used, the length of which is equal to the length of the stop along with the width of the racks. Having made holes in these plates and an emphasis, with the help of ordinary nuts they are interconnected so that the plates are located on both sides of the racks.

Finished hydraulic press

The last stage in the independent development of a hydraulic press is the installation of a jack. The power of such a machine will depend only on the power of the jack used. To achieve high power operation of the device, the use of an electric drive is required. As a result, it will be possible to press various waste paper with your own hands, using the resulting briquettes as an efficient type of fuel.

Examples of drawings for DIY assembly

Making your own waste paper press

The waste paper press is an indispensable tool for small recycling points with limited storage space, it will reduce paper waste by 5 to 10 times. You can make a press for waste paper with your own hands, both mechanical and hydraulic. The latter will be more useful, since it will be able to give out a load of 2 - 4 tons, which is 10 times more than a mechanical one could give out.

DIY hydraulic press

Before starting work on the manufacture of a home-made press, you need to decide on the availability of the necessary tool, you will need the following locksmith elements:

• welding machine of direct or alternating current;
• electrodes or wire for welding metal parts;
• hacksaw, but it will be better if there is an angled one Sander and circles for cutting metal;
• thick-walled steel profile or square, for the base of the machine;

and you also need to determine the drive of your press, it can be done in two ways, for this they use:

• First way. Hydraulic jack - which will create a pressure of 2 - 4 tons.
• The second way. A hydraulic cylinder that will be powered by an electric motor.

Jack based press

Initially, you need to determine the dimensions of the desired machine, as well as the dimensions of the paper briquette issued by it. In this case, it is necessary to take into account the length of the piston extended from the jack, since the size of the resulting bale will depend on this parameter.

After determining all the dimensions, you can begin to prepare the metal for the press platform, which will be based on:

• press plate;
• bale chamber;
• fasteners for a hydraulic jack.

It is desirable to make the fastener for the hydraulic stop adjustable, since some types of paper products have different degrees of compression, for example:

• newsprint - very soft;
• cardboard - has an average level of rigidity;
• books are practically not deformed.

Depending on the type of recyclable material used, the pressure level will need to be adjusted.

Then they install vertical racks, along which the plate and the bottom stop will ride, as a result of this, the paper will be compressed inside the chamber.

You also need to take care of the strong, non-deformable walls of the chamber and the loading door, in which case metal with a thickness of 2 mm or more may be suitable.

Material used

Since the apparatus will create pressure of several tons, you need to take care of its strength and use metal that is designed for such a load. For this you will need:

• square steel profile 50 x 50 mm;
• for side racks 4 rectangular parts about 300 mm long;
• metal sheet with a thickness of 8 - 12 mm for the bottom stop and plate;
• 4 sheets of iron side walls and a 2 mm thick door.

Since such a device will be subjected to heavy loads, it is necessary to weld all the seams well with the help of a welding machine, especially the side racks among themselves, so that the press plate does not break the entire structure. If there are no such skills, then you can contact a professional welder with this instruction.

Most recycling companies have a waste paper press in their arsenal. it is an integral part of the business.

Attention! Pain in the joints!

Types and characteristics of a press for waste paper

Large utility spaces occupied by mountains of paper, cardboard boxes and other paper waste - a common picture for large stores, shopping centers, markets and cafes. Long-expired documents and other paper waste take up large spaces in the office space or warehouses, forcing firms to rent new premises instead of spending those funds on investments. The press for waste paper is designed to solve such problems.

With its modest cost (on average, from 80 to 100 thousand rubles), it allows you to reduce the total amount of waste paper by about 20 times. In addition, it becomes possible to hand over pressed cardboard to organizations involved in the processing of secondary raw materials and receive additional profit from this.

Hydraulic based device

A horizontal press for waste paper is being manufactured in the city of Ivanovo by the Tael company. Waste press (hydraulic) is gaining popularity every day because of its versatility. Its other name is GWP - 2 mini (the figure can vary from 1 to 4 depending on the model).

• Productivity - 80 kilograms per hour.
• The force exerted by the mini-model press on secondary raw materials is 2 tons.

Horizontal waste paper press mini class is designed for pressing waste paper of almost all types of paper, cardboard products and plastic bottles. It requires a 220 volt power supply to operate. The main feature of such a mini-device is that it is able to operate in critical temperature conditions: from -30°C to +45°C. The mechanical press for waste paper has dimensions of about two meters (hence the mini), which makes it easy to install the machine in underground rooms or basements. Further on the characteristics:

• The loading hole measures 50 x 50 cm.
• The size of the compressed bale is 40 x 50 x 35.
• Maximum weight - about 20 kg.
• The minimum is 10 kilograms.

For effective use of the device, the forces of one person are enough. Due to the fact that the cardboard press is made in Russia, there should be no problems with the purchase of additional spare parts for replacement or oils for lubrication.

The cost varies from 65,000 to 75,000 rubles.

Vertical model Barinel 1500LP

A press for cardboard is produced in the city of St. Petersburg by the Barinel company.

This model of vertical waste paper press has the following features:

• The performance that a vertical copy has varies depending on the model and ranges from 2 to 5 tricks per hour.
• The force on the raw material is about six tons.

The waste paper press is used to process all types of paper waste, plastic containers, light boxes made of wood and ferrous metal with a thickness of no more than 1.2 mm. A 220 volt network is required for operation. The height of the unit is 1 meter 70 centimeters, which makes it possible to install it in almost every room. The opening for loading is 40 by 50. The size of the bale that is formed by the device is 50 centimeters.

Pressing waste paper on this device can be effectively carried out by one person. The main feature of the device is the ability to increase the pressure approximately twice, which will increase the density and pressed cardboard will take up less space.

A vertical press for cardboard has a cost of 75,000 to 90,000 rubles.

baling device

The baling press for waste paper is used in points that are engaged in the reception of secondary raw materials. Such a device has the highest pressure on pressed cardboard - from 15 to 50 tons, which allows you to make a compact bale. For loading which it is not necessary to use any manipulator.

You can also use a manual automatic press in other institutions that work with papers. However, not every organization can afford such packaging due to the high cost - from 120,000 to 200,000 rubles.

DIY paper waste press

Do-it-yourself waste paper press can be made in two types:

• Mechanical. A simple home-made apparatus that has a relatively small power (efforts reach one ton).
• Hydraulic. A more useful home-made unit, the capacity of which reaches 4 tons.

Obviously, the choice should fall on the hydraulic hand press because of the higher efficiency. Do-it-yourself drawing of the device.

To make a homemade press and get pressed cardboard, you need locksmith tools:

• Device for welding based on direct / alternating current.
• Wire for direct welding.
• A hacksaw designed for cutting metal.
• For the manufacture of the base - a steel profile.

The waste press will work on the basis of a hydraulic jack.

• Determine the size of the machine. It is necessary to take into account the length of the jack piston, since the size of the bale itself will directly depend on this parameter.
• We make a platform for the device. Here will be located such important details as a plate, a chamber, fasteners in order to fix the jack (it must be made adjustable for greater versatility).
• Installing racks. The plate itself and the emphasis will move along them. It is thanks to these actions that the pressed cardboard will shrink.

For the walls and door of the chamber, metal should be used that has a thickness of more than 2 mm. This is done in order to avoid deformation during operation.

Waste paper recycling equipment

Features of waste heating boilers

DIY waste paper presses

What is a waste paper press?

To store and give waste paper a "tradeable appearance" it is necessary to reduce it in volume or allocate a separate room for its storage. Trying to jump on it with the whole family or inviting friends from the sumo section for this will not solve the problem.

This requires special press equipment from the factory or homemade, which allows to reduce the waste paper mass by dozens of times.

We will treat the offer to buy a factory mini-press with caution. Its cost can reach 200 thousand rubles, and therefore it will pay off painfully for a long time. There is an easier option - do it yourself. The press is quite versatile, it is easy to convert it into something else: for example, if you have lost the desire to deal with waste paper, then it will be quite simple to convert it to repair vehicles.

Principle of operation various types press is extremely simple. In a mechanical press, muscular effort or the energy of a working power plant is converted using a system of levers into a pressure force, which is transmitted to a movable work surface. In hydraulic, a similar force is transmitted using a fluid using the principle of communicating vessels and Pascal's law.

So, you've decided to do the press yourself. Where to begin?

• First you need to decide on the type of press: decide whether it will be mechanical or hydraulic, floor or table, stationary or portable.
• Make a drawing and diagram.
• Prepare necessary tools and materials, please be patient.

The structure of the mechanical press is simpler, but the hydraulic press is characterized by high pressure. The decision on what will be the press - floor or desktop, as well as the issue of stationarity directly depends on the mass of the equipment, the use of the power plant (engine).

hydraulic type

A hydraulic press on the farm is the dream of any villager. Having a high efficiency (80%), it performs high-quality pressing with somewhat larger dimensions and weight than a mechanical one, and is somewhat more whimsical in maintenance. If you change the oil in a timely manner, monitor the condition of the valves, seals, fluid level, then this type of press will faithfully serve for a long time.

The invention of the principle of operation of the hydraulic press is dated 1795 and consists in the use of two interconnected cylindrical vessels various diameters with pistons. How more difference in the diameters of the cylinders (pistons), the greater the pressing force the press can produce, since the forces acting on the pistons are proportional to the areas of these pistons. It's kind of like driving a car uphill in first gear.

The hydraulic press considered in our case is a hydraulic jack mounted on a massive frame (frame) with a movable rod that acts as a pressing element. The role of the power plant is performed by a jack.

With mechanical or electrical injection of liquid into the main cylinder, an increase in internal pressure occurs. When the pressure in the jack increases, the liquid squeezes out the rod with the pressing platform (plunger) installed at its end from the working cylinder towards the fixed part of the frame, reducing the distance to it and compressing (compressing) the paper mass located in this space.

The hydraulic press is a hydraulic jack with a movable stem mounted on a massive frame (frame).

Tools and equipment

To make a press you will need:

• Hydraulic jack. The degree of compression of the waste paper will depend on the load capacity of the used jack;
• Tools for working on metal: grinder, drill with drills of different diameters, spanners, welding machine with electrodes;
• Metal channels, angles, bolts with nuts, steel plates, springs, pins, pipes;
• One, or rather a couple of intelligent assistants who will not only prompt and help, but also insure that you do not roll metal pipes, channels and corners.

Preparation

When creating a drawing, the dimensions of the frame, rack, legs, plunger, the direction of movement of the rod and the fastening of the jack are determined.

The size, weight and performance of the installation directly depend on the stroke of the rod and the lifting capacity of the jack.

For example, let's give a set of material required for the manufacture of a press with a power block with a load capacity of 16 tons.

1. Upper support bar. Material: Metal U-shaped channel. Dimensions: 160 x 800 mm.
2. Lower movable beam. Material: Metal U-shaped channel. Dimensions: 160 x 800 mm.
3. Rack - 4 pcs. Material: Metal L-shaped corner. Dimensions: 100 x 100 x 1780 mm.
4. Leg - 2 pcs. Material: Metal L-shaped corner. Dimensions: 65 x 65 x 800 mm.
5. Spacer - 2 pcs. Material: Metal L-shaped corner. Dimensions: 32 x 32 x 800 mm.
6. Return springs - 2 pcs. Dimensions: Selected individually according to the length of the jack when the rod is at the top dead center (compressed).
7. Plunger. Material: Metal U-shaped channel. Dimensions: 70 x 600 (580) mm.
8. Stubborn platform. Material: Metal plate. Dimensions: 50 x 200 mm.
9. Guide plates - 4 pcs. Material: Metal plate. Dimensions: 30 x 100 mm.
10. Hydraulic car jack. Carrying capacity - 16 tons. Stroke: About 195mm, depending on brand.
11. Bolts, nuts, pins. The M 8 x 28 option will do. But your drill and the availability of spare drills will have the final say.

Drawing and manufacturing

We start with preparations. Armed with a meter, a grinder and a hacksaw, we begin to measure and cut out the details of the press of the desired size. Mark the holes in the right places. We weld or fasten the thrust pad and plunger to the hydraulic jack. We weld guide plates to the plunger on the sides.

Hydraulic Press Drawing Example

When assembling the press, we will proceed from the fact that the corners, channels have already been cut off, a plunger and a thrust platform (plate) are attached to the jack, and guide plates are attached to the sides of the plunger.

• We connect the racks with the upper thrust beam at the top, for this it is necessary to drill two holes in each rack. The holes should coincide with similar holes in the channel of the upper thrust beam, twisted with bolts (in some sources it is recommended to additionally grab by welding).
• Then we fill up the structure on its side and outline and drill five or six holes on the sides of the racks symmetrically to each other. Hole diameter - about 30 mm. Appointment - for fixing the level of the lower movable beam with the help of studs. The studs must be strong enough to withstand the indirect pressure of the plunger through the material to be pressed. You can start drilling holes at a distance of 135 mm from the bottom of the rack. The distance between them is better to withstand about 150 mm, so as not to weaken the strength of the structure.

• Having attached the upper beam, we turn the frame over and on the channel of the upper beam we outline (if we have not already done so) and drill holes for attaching the thrust pad with a jack and two springs. In this position, the jack rod will be directed upwards.
• We attach a plunger with fixed guide plates and two return springs directly to the jack rod or through the plate, passing it through the top. Please note that the plunger must walk in the internal space of the racks with a minimum clearance and not be able to go beyond the boundaries of the press to the left or right due to the restrictive guide plates. The springs must be fastened with one end behind the back side of the plunger, and with the other end behind the back side of the upper thrust beam and be parallel to avoid distortions and uneven distribution of forces.

• We launch the lower movable beam through the top into the structure. We check the fixation of the surface with the help of pins, paying attention to the horizontal position and its uniform contact with the stops (pins).
• We finally fix and strengthen the frame with spacers, welding them to the rack by welding, this time from the opposite side with respect to the upper thrust beam.
• We weld the legs to the uprights by welding - two parallel corners (perpendicular to the welded spacers).

And, finally, the most difficult final action - we are trying to lift this colossus and put it on its feet.

Usage

To start pressing waste paper, you need to place it under the plunger. You can make a mold, and then you will get paper ingots. Before pressing, the paper can be moistened with water, then it will be formed into a denser mass. Naturally, paper with different densities will be pressed differently. For example, corrugated cardboard will decrease in size many times over. When wetting the waste paper, leave the paper to dry after pressing, any special conditions you don't need to create it.

The design is universal and without any alterations can be used for pressing or pressing out not only waste paper, but also other materials.

Given that the installation has not been tested, increase the pressure when pressing carefully and progressively, listening to the operation of the mechanisms and controlling the oil pressure in the jack. Needless to say, the bolts must be tightened and tightened, the welds must be intact, and the stability must be reliable.

Video: A story about a homemade press with a power plant based on a hydraulic bottle jack

Do-it-yourself mechanical press

Model of a simple mechanical press

Tools and equipment

• Electric tools: grinder, drill, screwdriver, welding machine;
• Turning and milling machines. If there are no machines or the ability to work on them, then necessary details can be ordered from a qualified turner.
• Corners, steel sheets, bolts with nuts, etc.

Drawing and manufacturing

Preparatory stage

A prerequisite for creating a press for waste paper is the correct selection of material. Stainless and easy-to-work materials (aluminum, stainless steel and other metals with anti-corrosion coating, plexiglass, etc.) are best suited, since water is used when using a hand press.

Before assembling the press, it is necessary to determine the dimensions of the structure, for which you will need to carefully measure everything and form a drawing.

The basis of the press is a frame made of metal channels or corners, sheathed with metal sheets and reinforced with transverse beams

The basis of the press is a frame made of metal channels or corners, sheathed with metal sheets and reinforced with transverse beams:

• It is necessary to take four metal corners or bars 80 cm long and four 60 cm long and fasten together using electric welding, bolts or screws so that two rectangles are obtained. This will be the top and bottom of the box.
• Further, these two metal rectangles are fastened in height with vertical beams (the height is determined independently) also using electric welding or bolts for a more rigid hitch. After that, the resulting box is sheathed with metal sheets and reinforced with transverse beams.
• On one, wider side, a door is made to remove compressed waste briquettes.

After collecting the metal box, we proceed to the formation of the so-called piston:

• It is assembled from metal channels 45–50 cm long, welded together by electric welding from the sides. The number of channels is determined independently depending on the width. The piston is reinforced with a cross beam or the same channel, which gives the assembly the necessary strength.
• A flange is welded in the center of the transverse beam, into which a threaded rod is inserted. The thread on the rod must be applied using hand tools or stationary machine. It is best to give the material to the turner for the reliability of the manufacture of the part.

• Two channels or metal beams with a width of at least 10 cm are attached to the main box (on the longer sides) opposite each other using electric welding or bolts.
• From above, on the sides of the channels, two beams are fastened, and between them a bearing is fixed in a cage, into which a metal rod with a thread is inserted and then fixed on the piston flange.
• After assembling the entire structure, a washer is put on the rod, and then a nut, which allows it to rotate on the bearing and set the piston in motion. You can rotate the nut with a lever or wheel, without spending a lot of effort. If desired, or to enhance the compression effect, the lever can be increased.

Video: Demonstration of the operation of a mechanical screw press for waste paper

Usage

• Waste paper pre-moistened with water for more efficient compression is loaded into the finished design of the press. The degree of moisture must be selected empirically.
• After loading the box with waste paper, the pressing movable surface is lowered: by rotating the nut with a lever or wheel, the piston is forced to lower and compress the waste paper. When the maximum compression of the piston is reached, it is necessary to let the press stand for at least 10-15 minutes, this allows you to remove excess moisture from the pressed mass.

After pressing, the waste paper mass is removed from the press and dried. As after squeezing with a hydraulic press, the mass removed from the box is placed to dry on flat surface on outdoors.

Rotational movements of the nut using a lever or wheel cause the piston to descend and compress the waste paper

Thus, the method of operation of the press is very simple, which makes it easy to compress waste paper even in a limited space, such as a garage or a barn.

Other manufacturing methods

Unusually easy to manufacture is a compact manual paper press, which, in principle, resembles a kitchen garlic crusher.

• It is necessary to take a metal bar or channel 80 - 100 cm long.
• A small metal box with an approximate size of 20x20x10 cm is attached to the lower part using electric welding.
• A hinged lid is mounted at the bottom of the box to extract waste briquettes. Small holes are made on the sides of the box with a drill. through holes to remove excess moisture from waste paper.
• A movable lever is attached to the upper part of the channel, fastened with a metal “finger” at least 100 cm long. A piston, which is also movable, is attached to the movable lever, also with the help of a metal “finger”. The piston is a rectangular metal sheet with a beam welded to it in the center, long enough to achieve parallelism with the main frame channel in a state of full compression.
• The whole structure is bolted to the wall at a height of 100–150 cm.

After fixing the structure to the wall, everything is ready to test the mechanical manual paper press.

Operating principle

First you need to grind the paper with a mixer:

• We put paper in the container, fill it with water and let the mass stand for a while.
• After softening the paper pulp, take electric drill co construction mixer at the end and begin to mix everything thoroughly.
• The resulting paper mass is placed in a metal box of the press.
• We insert the piston into the box and press the lever down until it stops. We perform this manipulation several times to achieve the effect of maximum compression of the waste mass, getting rid of excess moisture and forming waste briquettes.

We remove the formed briquette from the hand press by opening the hinged bottom cover on the box. Dried waste briquettes can be used with confidence in solid fuel boilers in living conditions for heating houses.

According to the above principle of operation, it is possible to design a stationary manual press for waste paper with a larger loading and productivity. The size and shape of the box or container for loading waste paper can be different.

Photo gallery: Full cycle of paper pressing

Dried waste briquettes can be safely used in solid fuel boilers at home to heat houses. Removal of the formed briquette from the manual press by opening the hinged bottom cover on the box Pressing is performed several times to achieve the effect of maximum compression of the waste paper mass After loading with waste paper, the piston is inserted into the box and the lever is applied down to the stop Alternative scheme of the manual press low power fixed on the wall After filling the box, a piston is inserted for further steaming. The resulting paper mass is placed in a metal box of the press. Preparation of raw materials - shredded wet waste

At present, it is not too difficult to assemble a waste paper press. Enough average skills that most of the inhabitants of our country have to collect and manufacture parts. All the necessary material for the press can be found at the scrap metal collection point, and the rest can be bought in specialized stores or markets.

The very design of the press, hydraulic and even more so mechanical, is an elementary mechanism that does not require any energy costs. Unpretentious in operation, convenient and easy to use.

Such an invention as a home-made press for waste paper will become a good "helper" in the household and an indispensable "companion" in the field of pulp industry waste disposal.

For some operations, a home master may require a press with a significant compression force, but the purchase of equipment of this class will be completely unjustified. Today we will tell you how to assemble a reliable press based on a hydraulic car jack in a few hours.

From what and how to assemble a frame for the press

The material for the frame, its structural strength and method of assembly must be determined by the pressure that the jack is capable of delivering. For an accurate calculation, it is important to understand in which direction the loads act during operation.

The basis of the press is a rectangular U-shaped frame made of a channel or a paired steel angle. The main acting force is the resistance to compression, expressed in concentrated load. The main force is concentrated in the centers of the horizontal bars. The forces that stretch the vertical legs of the press, and the phenomena of deformation in the compressible parts, can be completely neglected.

1 - upper thrust beam; 2 - bolts; 3 - jack 20 tons; 4 - return springs; 5 - movable beam; 6 - locking pin; 7 - adjustable support beam; 8 - transverse beam; 9 - legs from the corners

For installation with a compressive force of up to 5 tons for the manufacture of the frame, you can safely use:

1. Channel according to GOST 8240-89 size 8P.
2. A pair of hot-rolled corners according to GOST 8509-93, 50x5 mm in size, connected with 10 mm rods every 20-25 cm, or with a solid weld.

Let's make a reservation right away that we give approximate data on rolled metal for a frame in which the inner window is not wider than 100 cm. By analogy, when using a jack with a force of up to 10 tons, the frame should be made of:

1. Channel size 10P.
2. Double angle steel 63x7 mm, solid seam connection with internal inserts of nominal section.

If the required compression force reaches 15 tons or more, then the frame should be made of:

1. Channel size 14P.
2. Paired corner 75x8 mm, the connection is similar to the previous one.

The above proposal for rolled metal implies a tenfold margin of safety, which completely eliminates the excess of the elastic deformation limit and is normal for installations of this kind. All frame joints must be welded with solid double-sided seams and butt cut. If the connection is not made by welding, assembly on bolts or cotter pins is allowed. In this case, it is imperative to take into account the maximum permissible load on the shear.

With a bolted connection, the main load becomes dispersed and the compression force of the press must be divided by the number of bolts or pins. The destructive shear force of bolts made of the most common ST-3 steel is:

1. M10 - about 2500-3000 kg.
2. M12 - 4000-4500 kg.
3. M14 - 5500-6000 kg.

To ensure the necessary margin of safety, each fastening element must experience a load five times less than the destructive one. For steel fingers, the force can be taken 10-15% higher than the indicated values. If the required number of fasteners cannot be placed in the corner assembly, the strength should be increased with gussets, for which it is preferable to use angle steel instead of sheet steel. The same applies to the welded frame construction, which also helps to avoid the use of unnecessarily massive rolled steel.

In addition to the loaded upper part of the frame, it includes two racks with legs that provide the press with sufficient stability, and cross beam, which can be adjustable when processing parts different size. The cross section of the upper and lower beams must be equivalent, as well as the cross section of their fasteners. Everyone is free to implement the legs and support according to their own considerations, they do not experience work loads other than their own mass of the press. The only requirement is the presence of a lower crossbar, which gives the structure additional rigidity.

Which jack to use and how to modify it

The most accessible and suitable for manufacturing home press there will be a hydraulic glass-type car jack. As mentioned above, you have the right to choose the working force for your tasks, there are relatively inexpensive devices on sale that can squeeze up to 20 tons and even more.

The main problem with using such jacks is their inability to work upside down. It seems most logical to fix the jack permanently on the upper beam and use the lower one as a support for the part. However, this will require refinement of the hydraulic mechanism.

The first option for reworking the jack is to install an additional expansion tank with a capacity of about 300 ml. The tank is connected to the filler hole of the jack with a conventional silicone tube. For its tight fit, you can use threaded fittings for an oxygen hose, which are in stock at any auto parts store.

Another option for alteration will require disassembly of the jack. It is necessary to completely drain the oil and pump the plunger, then twist the upper clamping nut, holding it in a vise. After that, the outer glass is loosened with a rubber mallet, it should come out of the landing ring at the base of the jack. Immediately near the plunger lever there is a hole for the intake of the working fluid. The whole problem lies here: the glass is not completely filled and therefore, in an inverted state, the hole does not come into contact with oil. To eliminate this, you need to tightly press the tube into it, almost the entire height of the glass.

If you do not remake the jack, you will have to implement a more complex mechanism with an additional third beam. It should slide on the side rails and have a tight enough fit so that when the pressure is pumped up, the jack does not budge. In our case, the jack is simply attached upside down to the center of the top beam. There is no need for massive bolts here, it is enough to make a couple of holes in the base plate of the jack and ensure fixation with M10 or M8 bolts that can withstand the weight of the jack itself and a slight shear force on initial stage compression.

Manufacture of pressure pads

The jack rod is not very convenient to work with, usually an increased area of ​​\u200b\u200bcompressing headstocks is required to use a wide range of molds and work with large parts. In this case, the force should be distributed over the entire area of ​​the compressible surfaces evenly, without causing deformation.

In the simplest case, short full-bodied ingots can act as clamping blocks. In them, it is quite simple to make blind holes with threads for fixing to the main structure of the press. But this kind of detail is not always available to the layman, so we offer the option own production headstock capable of withstanding a significant compression force without harm.

The headstock must have the possibility of integral fastening with the jack rod, which excludes shifting during operation. Simply put, a non-through hole should be made in the headstock, into which the heel of the jack will enter with a minimum clearance. You will also need a pair of holes for attaching the springs of the return mechanism.

Both stocks can be made from two sections of a channel or four pieces of a corner, forming a parallelepiped with open side faces. The seams on the planes through which the axis of the main working force passes should be welded with a continuous seam from the inside, the rest - from the outside. One of the faces is muffled with a square insert, after which the inner cavity is filled with grade 500 sand concrete. After hardening, the headstock is welded on the other side, so two incompressible pads are obtained.

To land on a jack, it is enough to weld a piece of pipe of the appropriate diameter in the upper part of the headstock, which will act as a casing for the glass. For even greater reliability, a washer with a hole for the stem heel is attached to the bottom of the sleeve. The tailstock can simply be placed on the adjustable beam, but it is better to weld on a couple of corners or steel bars that limit the shift.

Adjustable support beam

As you already know, the lower beam should have a section no less than that of the upper one, but it differs in design. The support table is made of two channels, ribs facing outward, which are applied on opposite sides of the racks and welded in the central part with inserts from a corner or thick reinforcement. There is free space along the center of the beam, which explains the need to make a lower support block. The latter must rest on at least half the width of each flange, the shear stops are welded in the center of the lower part.

The best option for fixing the beam on the racks is with the help of massive steel pins. To do this, in the vertical channels of the frame, a series of round notches should be made at different heights with a parallel arrangement. As you understand, the diameter of the fingers cannot be less than the total cross section of all the bolts used in fastening the upper part of the frame.

Return mechanism

The last part of the design of a homemade press is a spring mechanism that will fold the jack when the bypass valve is open. For this purpose, ordinary door springs are suitable, which can be purchased in unlimited quantities at any hardware store.

The task becomes more difficult when using the upper clamping headstock, the significant dead weight of which will not allow the springs to compress. As an option, you can increase the number of springs to four or six, or use more powerful tension springs for the gate.

In the absence of the upper block, it is necessary to fix the springs to the jack rod. To do this, you need a washer, the inner hole of which is larger than the stem adjusting screw, but smaller than the piston diameter. The spring is attached to it through two small holes along the edges and is fixed to the upper beam in the same way or on welded hooks. It is not necessary to position the spring strictly vertically; you can compensate for the excess length by tilting it.

Periodically, in almost every garage, it becomes necessary to carry out various works that require the use of pressing methods. To implement this kind of tasks, a special device has been created - a hydraulic press. With a strong desire, a simple garage press is assembled without any problems with your own hands.

The considered unit allows you to process a variety of products and materials using pressure. A special liquid is responsible for the operation of the mechanism. In the system under consideration, it is under high pressure.

The design consists of two main cylinders, they are also chambers. In a smaller container, the pressure of the liquid increases and it is transferred to the working container, which has an increased size.

Between themselves, the cylinders are connected using a special channel or pipeline. In a large compartment, a liquid (usually a special oil) exerts a force on a special piston. From there, the force is transmitted to the installed executive tool and then to the workpiece.

As a rule, the working cylinder is installed in a vertical position. In some situations, its installation is performed in a horizontal position.

The press can develop forces up to several thousand tons. The specific value is selected in accordance with the characteristics of the workpieces being processed and the tasks performed.

The presses are widely used in pipe processing, pressing various products, manufacturing different kind pressed blanks made of rubber, wood chips, plastics, etc.

Options for using a homemade press

In the garage, such a press will be a great helper when self repair machines and other tasks. For example, by building a homemade press, you can press out the bearing yourself, and then press in a new product instead. That is, you do not have to go to a car service and spend money.

The press will allow you to straighten, securely glue various parts under pressure, squeeze out liquid, bend metal product, compress old bottles, cardboard, cans and other similar materials.

Ready-made pressing equipment of factory production costs quite a lot of money. With self-assembly, you will have to spend money only on the necessary components. An added advantage self assembly press is that you will personally control the process at every stage and will be able to get such a unit that will be best adapted to your needs.

Design features of a homemade press

For a private garage, a press with a capacity of up to 10-15 tons is enough. Otherwise, focus on your own needs.

The pressure in a large tank is usually created using an integrated or separate pump. The easiest option to perform is a press assembled on the basis of a bottle jack with a hand pump provided.

Think about what kind of work you will do using a homemade press, and determine the required force of the unit. Only after that go to the store to buy a jack and select it in accordance with the previously determined force value.

Before assembling the press, you need to select a suitable drawing of the mechanism, but it is better to make it yourself. From ready-made solutions a drawing of any press designed and assembled on the basis of available rolled metal and simple hydraulic equipment will suit you.

The disadvantage of ready-made drawings is that they will not always meet your specific needs. As a result, you can spend a lot of time adjusting the structure to the parameters of the purchased jack.

There are 2 main options for assembling a garage press, namely:

• the jack is placed on the base of the frame and exerts upward pressure;
• the jack is fixed closer to the top of the frame, and the pressure is applied downward.

Before assembling the press, be sure to check the correct working position for your jack. If the manufacturer said that the jack rod should move up, then this is exactly how it should be - you can’t turn the tool over.

Most often, structures are assembled that provide for the installation of a jack on the base of the bed. The second option is more highly specialized and is used mainly in professional locksmith workshops.

Press project preparation

One of the most important elements of the considered design is the frame. It is a frame. A jack is placed inside such a frame. The bed must have sufficient strength to withstand the force generated by the jack with some margin. The stock is needed for the reason that during operation the press will exert pressure immediately down and up, and without a stock, the structure may simply break.

The base of the bed is best done in the form of a platform. Select the width of the platform opening in accordance with the dimensions of the materials that you plan to further process on your press. Under any circumstances, the opening must be larger than the total dimensions of all elements of the equipment to be placed.

To determine the appropriate height, you need to add together the following parameters:

• jack dimensions;
• the value of the working stroke of the main tool rod;
• thickness of the mobile table;
• the height of the pressed workpieces.

In this case, the jack is installed on the base of the frame, and the upper part of the frame will take over the function of supporting the workpieces. The transfer of force from the jacking rod to the workpiece is carried out by means of a mobile working table. The table itself is mounted on a frame. A jack is placed between the frame and the table.

The table is installed in such a way that it can move freely along the frame in the up and down directions, supported by the side rails.

Springs of sufficient rigidity are placed on the sides of the hydraulic jack. One eye of each spring is attached to the base of the support frame, the second - to the mobile table. The installed springs will compress the hydraulic jack into the starting position with the stem hidden. Select the spring size and stiffness according to the characteristics of the jack.

The stroke of the jacking rod, and with it the height of the parts being pressed, can be adjusted in several ways:

• by installing a screw drive at the top of the frame. This element must be equipped with a steering wheel. During the operation of the press, it will be possible to screw in the screw, which will reduce the size of the clearance for blanks inside the frame;
• creating a removable movable mobile table. If necessary, it can be attached to the frame with rods or bolts. Beforehand, holes must be made in the frame, the step of which in height should be somewhat less than the stroke of the jacking rod;
• using interchangeable pads. For the manufacture of these elements, a hollow or solid steel profile is well suited;
• using the methods described above in combination.

All significant dimensions must be entered in the drawing. In this case, the dimensions should be given taking into account the dimensions of the jack, the workpieces, as well as the rolled metal, which will be used to assemble the hydraulic press.

What to collect a press from?

No special tools are needed to assemble the press. The only difficulties for a beginner may arise using a welding machine. Beginning masters are recommended to train on inverter-type units - they are the easiest to learn. If desired welding work can be entrusted to a qualified craftsman.

Tools for assembling a homemade press

1. Apparatus for welding and electrodes.
2. Bulgarian with a disk for metal. In the absence of a grinder, you can use a hacksaw, but it is longer and more difficult to cut with it.
3. Electric drill.
4. Screwdriver.
5. Level.
6. Yardstick.

The main power unit of the installation under consideration is a hydraulic jack. The need to use pullback springs was mentioned earlier. You can take door springs, springs from the front seats of the car, and any others that fit the given requirements.

If you fix the jack in the lower position, you can use a special bridge fungus for the device of the retracting device - it is simply put on the stem, after which the springs are attached to the base of the frame and directly to the fungus. The fungus of the bridge should be with shifted splines.

Select the dimensions and the required volume of rolled metal in accordance with your hydraulic press drawing.

Rolled metal for assembling a homemade press

Press Assembly Manual

In the process of assembling a garage press, refer to your drawings at each stage. In general, the sequence of work is quite simple. You just need to step by step follow the suggested recommendations.

First step

Cut the metal into parts of the appropriate dimensions, guided by the drawing. If the drawing provides for holes in any structural elements, drill them with an electric drill.

Second step

Weld the base from segments of a square or rectangular pipe. Docking seams boil from below and above. Fasten the steel plate on top. For fastening, use welding. Using welding, make a design in the form of the letter "P". The corners of this design must be strictly 90 degrees. Weld the structure to the base, and you will get a finished frame.

Third stage

Make a mobile desktop. Use a pipe or channel for this. The length of the pipe must be cut so that it is slightly less than the gap between the racks of the bed. Weld to the main pipe a small part of the pipe that you previously prepared for the stem of your jack.

The guides of the mobile table are made from pieces of steel strip. The width of the guides should be equal to the width of the frame. Insert the pipe into the space between the racks of the bed, put the steel strips on the sides and securely tighten the structure with bolts and nuts. Make a replacement adjusting stop in the same way. The only difference is that opposite the racks you need to make holes for fixing at the required height.

Fourth stage

Fix the retract springs according to your drawings. Pull back the movable work table and install the jack.

Now your personal press is ready. In the future, the jack can be quickly removed from the structure and used for other tasks.

Successful work!

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A waste paper press will help convert a mountain of papers, boxes and other paper waste into compact bags, which will save space.

This is especially necessary for large shops, cafes, enterprises that have a lot of paper waste. In order not to expand the utility rooms, it is easier to make pressed waste paper.

Types of presses

Presses for paper waste produce a variety of both in size and performance and principle of operation. There are mini-installations, medium-sized equipment and large industrial models, mobile installations or stationary ones.

According to the design and method of pressing, the following types of presses are distinguished:

• mechanical;
• hydraulic;
• hydromechanical;
• baling.

Mechanical press for waste paper

Such an installation works with the help of a screw drive, which can be electromechanical or manual. The press force is in the range of 4–32 tons.

The manual screw press is powered by the energy of a large flywheel, which is manually accelerated. The limiting pressing force in such presses is determined by the diameter of the flywheel and its height. The thread on the screw is self-locking and multi-pass.

The screw press is carried out vertically with a cast iron bed and an anti-friction bronze nut.

In a mechanically driven screw press, the nut is rotated by an electric motor and a gear or V-belt drive.

The disadvantage of such designs is the need to install protection against torque overload. At the end of pressing, the fuse must be activated.

Of the advantages - small size and weight. Some models can be installed outdoors.

Hydraulic Waste Paper Press

The installation has become more widespread, despite the fact that it is more overall than mechanical. The equipment includes pumping unit, ejection mechanism and control system. The working part is sliders and hydraulic cylinders. The working fluid is distilled from the lower cavity of the cylinder to the upper one.

Pressing is performed with a force of 2.5–3 atmospheres according to the pressure gauge.

Hydraulic presses are:

• with manual control;
• semi-automatic;
• automatic.

The devices consist of a hydraulic cylinder and a lever mechanism. They differ in that at the end of the movement of the plate, the speed decreases, and the press force increases many times, as well as economical consumption energy.

The automatic press has a horizontal layout. The unit pushes the finished bag out of the working area and creates a knot for bandaging.

Volumes of processed raw materials

Most simple presses, sealing only light materials such as paper and cardboard, create a pressure force of 4 to 10 tons.

Presses with an average pressure of 10 to 15 tons can process thermoplastic products.

Presses with a high pressure force of up to 30 tons compact even products made of sheet metal. Their cost is high, so it is necessary economic justification when purchasing this unit.

Equipment dimensions

The size of the presses directly depends on how much waste paper or other waste needs to be processed. According to the dimensions, the equipment is divided into the following formats:

• mini;
• standard;
• professional.

Mini. Such presses do not require attachment to the surface, they are easy to move and easy to manage. The volume of waste paper in such a unit is reduced by only 3 times, its productivity is low. For home use by individuals, small offices, trade market pavilions, it is quite suitable.

Standard. Intended for:

• warehouses;
• points accepting waste paper;
• shops;
• companies dealing with large volumes of securities.

These units need a strong attachment to a horizontal surface. The pressure created by them allows to reduce the volume of waste paper by five times.

Professional. Designed for printing companies, complexes of large warehouses with a huge flow of paper and cardboard waste. These wastes after pressing are reduced in volume by 10 or more times. The applied force is 30 tons. Installation of such an industrial press and its maintenance is carried out only by qualified personnel. Installation requires a room with certain dimensions, spacious and high.

Classification of equipment according to the method of loading raw materials

Waste loading methods vary by different types presses and can be:

• vertical;
• horizontal;
• corner.

Mini and Standard equipment mainly consists of vertical presses.

Professional hydraulic presses for horizontal waste are included. They can compress not only paper waste, but also compress recyclables: solid household waste, plastic bottles, and more.

Waste paper press control

The waste pressing process is controlled by a special lever. The lever drives the pressing sliders. They can be stopped at any time by blocking. Pressure is controlled according to indications of manometers.

Management is carried out by one person and does not require special knowledge and skills.

Parts of the unit need constant lubrication, especially with frequent work.

How to choose a press

When choosing a waste paper press, you need to keep in mind that its price directly depends on its performance, pressure and other technical characteristics.

First of all, you need to focus on the volume of required processing. Based on this, select the required performance, the capacity of the working chamber.

Equally important are the power consumption and dimensions of the installation.

For small needs, compact models are preferred. They can be installed in a small room and even in a waste paper machine.

Some machines can bale textiles and plastic products: disposable tableware, bottles. Such equipment will help to dispose and remove waste much faster and easier.

The most popular equipment models

A large assortment of hydraulic presses for waste paper is produced at the Arzamas plant "Gidropress".

The proposed models are equipped with systems for automatic unloading of finished compressed bales. Individual elements of these systems were developed in Italy, while precision automation elements are manufactured in France.

This equipment works reliably in any conditions, even in the absence of heating in the room in which it is installed, and at sub-zero temperatures.

On vertical presses, bales are obtained with a mass of:

• up to 200 kg on small presses;
• up to 350 kg on medium presses;
• up to 600 kg on large presses.

This suggests that any consumer can make a choice for himself.

Hydraulic presses in horizontal design have significantly more high performance. In addition to paper waste, they are used for pressing municipal solid waste, plastic, aluminum cans. They are characterized by fast and efficient loading from above, there is no need to level the layer. The bale is formed after 5–6 loads and has a high density.

Horizontal hydraulic presses of the Mega series with a conveyor installation have the following characteristics:

• weight of the pressed bale - 200–650 kg;
• package size - from 1000x800 to 2100x800 mm;
• working stroke of the traverse - from 1600 to 3300 mm.

Popular models are the following:

With vertical loading. Dimensions: 200x64x42 cm. The size of the finished briquettes is 50x40x35 cm, it processes up to 500 kg of raw materials per day, the applied force is 2 tons.

Barinel 1500LP6 with vertical loading. Dimensions: 160x56x67 cm. The size of the finished briquettes is 50x50x50 cm, the applied force is 6 tons, it produces up to 5 briquettes per hour, weighing up to 30 kg each.

Do-it-yourself waste paper press

The simplest equipment for making briquettes from paper waste can be made independently using the drawings of devices that are easy to find on the Internet. For the design, it is necessary to specify the dimensions of the installation, the desired travel of the traverse and the allowable pressure force.

Based on the dimensions of the chamber for pressing waste paper and the desired force of the press, a conventional hydraulic jack is selected, which will serve as a pressure device. The traverse will move in the direction depending on where the jack is installed. More convenient is the top layout of the jack, in which the traverse moves down.

Making a bed and a jack

For the construction of the frame, thick sheet material is used from high-quality construction steel 12 GS, manufactured in accordance with GOST 19282. The elements of the frame from such steel are better welded. The bed is a rectangular closed frame.

The capabilities of the jack determine the dimensions of the frame and traverse. The traverse must have free idling. This is necessary in order to be able to load the waste. After creating a waste paper package, the traverse should return to its original position. To do this, the design provides for two springs, which are arranged symmetrically.

Control system installation

On last step an electrical drive control system is installed. Most often it is two buttons, as the simplest option.

According to the level of developed effort (up to 120 kN) homemade presses for waste paper are not inferior to purchased ready-made models of such equipment.

Advantages of a Waste Paper Press

Novice entrepreneurs and businessmen need to think in a timely manner about what they will do with paper waste, which literally “eats up” the usable space of offices and warehouses.

A waste paper press will help solve the waste problem, because its main function is to compress waste paper into dense bales that are more convenient to store and transport.

It is not difficult to choose a suitable installation, the choice is very large. And if over time the unit turns out to be unnecessary for any reason, it can be rented out or sold at a profit.

In recent years, the volume of various paper products that a person uses in his life and work has been constantly increasing. It is not rational to throw away unnecessary newspapers, magazines and other waste paper, because using a conventional hydraulic press, briquettes can be made from it for heating a house.

The cost of such machines for waste paper on the market is quite high. But anyone who knows how to work with a welding machine, has some knowledge of hydraulics and has the necessary materials and drawings, can make such a device with their own hands.

The design of the hydraulic press and the production of the necessary calculations

The work of a self-made hydraulic press is based on the transfer of force when pumping a particular liquid: oil is pumped under pressure from the cylinder, acting on the piston. As a result of this, there is a strong impact on the waste paper, as a result of which it is compressed.

Any branded or do-it-yourself press consists of the following main parts:

• hydraulic pump or jack with hydraulic cylinders;
• bed and frame;
• electric motor;

Before proceeding with the independent manufacture of a hydraulic press, the required calculations are carried out, the volume of cylinders and the chamber for loading waste paper are determined, and a diagram of the future machine is created.

In the absence of a technical or engineering education, it is difficult to do it yourself, so it is better to use ready-made drawings.

Development of the base and support platform

The very process of manufacturing such a machine begins with the development of a mold: it is a rectangular metal box, the bottom and cover of which are removable. The dimensions of this form determine the dimensions of the waste paper briquettes that can be made with it. Therefore, everyone determines its height and width with their own hands.

The base and support platform for the jack or hydraulic pump must be as strong as possible, since it is on them that the pressure received during the operation of the press falls.

To make such parts of a hydraulic press, you can use a conventional metal profile of a rectangular or square section. Having cut off several parts of the required length, they are applied one to the other by the side walls, welding the seams on both sides with a welding machine.

From the same elements, it is possible to make stop racks that need to be welded to the base of the manufactured hydraulic machine.

Stop development

The next stage is the development of a removable stop that will move along the racks, while transferring pressure from the jack to the material being processed. For this, sections of a steel strip are suitable, the length of which should be slightly less than the distance between the uprights. Having connected such segments by welding, such a self-made part is fixed to move along the racks. For this, two steel plates are used, the length of which is equal to the length of the stop along with the width of the racks. Having made holes in these plates and an emphasis, with the help of ordinary nuts they are interconnected so that the plates are located on both sides of the racks.

The last stage of independent development. The power of such a machine will depend only on the power of the jack used. To achieve high power operation of the device, the use of an electric drive is required. As a result, it will be possible to press various waste paper with your own hands, using the resulting briquettes as an efficient type of fuel.