The model AP Four column press is a vertical, down acting direct hydraulic press with a guided platen powered by an extremely heavy duty machine tool quality hydraulic cylinder. The precision machined platen is fitted with bearings made of A660 bronze and rides on 4 columns of turned, ground & polished chrome steel. The massive structure is fabricated from heavy sections of prime steel plate. This press is designed for heavy production work for all sizes of facilities. The self-contained hydraulic system uses a hi-low circuit using directional valves for speed control. As with all Standard Industrial machines, the model AP comes with our unmatched 5 year warranty, plus T-slots in the bed and ram, a decompression system, overload protection and many more impressive standard features.