Sunex Tools Shop Press
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Sunex Tools Shop Presses: Decades of Engineering Behind Every Ton
Sunex Tools has been synonymous with professional-grade shop equipment since its founding in 1977. While the brand built its early reputation on impact sockets, its expansion into shop presses represents the same commitment to all-welded construction, thoughtful engineering, and long-term reliability that working professionals have come to expect. For over five decades, Sunex has designed and refined hydraulic shop presses specifically for the demands of automotive, industrial, and fabrication environments.
Manual and Air/Hydraulic Models for Every Application
Sunex offers shop presses in both manual hydraulic and air/hydraulic configurations, with capacities ranging from 20 tons to 50 tons. The manual hydraulic models — such as the 20-ton and 50-ton units — are built around a fully welded frame designed for superior durability and strength. These presses are ideal for straightening, bending, and removing or installing gears, bearings, and bushings — core tasks in any professional garage or machine shop.
For high-volume environments where speed matters, Sunex's air/hydraulic shop presses take things further. The air assist feature extends the ram quickly to meet the load, dramatically reducing the manual effort required between pressing operations. The 50-ton air/hydraulic model, for instance, delivers continuous force through a heavy-duty all-welded frame built to exacting standards, while a glycerine-filled hydraulic gauge protects against shock loads and gives operators a precise, real-time readout of applied force.
Built-In Safety and Compliance
Sunex takes shop safety seriously. Every press in the lineup ships with a bearing shield, bed plates, and — on most models — a 3-piece punch kit, giving operators the accessories they need from the moment the press hits the shop floor. For users who require additional protection, Sunex also offers custom-built safety shields designed specifically for its 40-ton, 50-ton, and 100-ton presses. These shields meet the ASME PASE 2019 standard and feature spring-loaded locking levers that allow adjustable positioning to cover the work area, with an aluminum extrusion frame for easy repositioning.
Why Sunex Stands Out in the Shop Press Category
What sets Sunex apart isn't just tonnage — it's the depth of thought that goes into each press. Some Sunex shop presses are manufactured in the USA with foreign components, reflecting the brand's continued investment in domestic production. The fully welded frame construction, glycerine-dampened gauges, and ASME-compliant accessories all point to a brand that considers the working professional's real-world needs rather than simply meeting minimum specifications. Combined with Sunex's well-regarded customer support and warranty backing, these presses represent a serious investment in shop capability that is built to last.
Whether you're pressing wheel bearings in an independent repair shop, fabricating brackets in a metalworking facility, or maintaining heavy equipment in an industrial setting, Sunex Tools shop presses deliver the controlled force and reliable construction the job demands. Browse the full selection of Sunex shop presses to find the right tonnage and configuration for your workspace.