On presses it refers to the pressure acting on the workpiece.

Units

Usually, the pressing power is given in kg/cm². Thus, the pressing power is always related to an area. Thus, at the same total pressure t, the pressing power on a fully loaded veneer press is lower than on an only partly loaded pressing area.

Physically, this unit is incorrect, an indication in N/cm² would be right. In practice, however, this is irrelevant, since 10 N corresponds to a weight force of about 1 kg.

Alternative term

Specific pressing power

Other terms

• Pressing force
• Operating pressure (max.) in bar: This usually refers to the pressure acting in an hydraulic system. Without additional information, one cannot say much about the pressing power or the pressing force t of a press.