A hydraulic press is a very important mechanical device that is used for different types of industrial applications. These presses can be used to carry out a wide number of functions such as weight lifting, pressing, punching, forging, crushing, deep drawing, metal forming processes as well as other tasks that require the application of sudden forces. The simplest and the best example for the working of a hydraulic press is the car lifting process that is carried out in a general automobile garage. The car lifting mechanism makes it easy for mechanics to carry out washing, repairing and maintenance of the car. 
Hydraulic press makes use of incompressible fluid and through the application of pressure in a confined space it creates a pressure that is exerted in all directions by the fluid. There are a number of advantages of using hydraulic presses in industries. Some of the common uses of hydraulic presses are discussed below:

In the automotive industry, hydraulic presses are used in vibration control machines, brake pads and sealing components. These devices are also used for the manufacturing of carpets and mats that are laid on the vehicle floors. The molding process that is used in the automobile industry can also be made easy by the application of these devices. 

The hydraulic presses are also greatly used by the companies that are engaged in appliances manufacturing sector. Hydraulic presses are used to manufacture different products such as refrigerators, washing machined and other types of home appliances. Moreover, these machines are also used for stamping, pressing and compressing materials for making panels that are used in majority of the appliances.

The industries in electrical sector also make use of them in order to manufacture electric operated products such as switches, plugs, compressors and thermostats. 

Hydraulic presses are also used in the food industry. They are highly useful for the purpose of canning. Food products such as meat, cheese, or other perishables are compressed and tightly packed so that they stay fresh for a longer time. 

They are also used in the manufacturing and development of sporting goods that include basket balls, golf balls, tennis balls as well as athletic shoes. The compressing and assembling of the two parts of the hydraulic presses can be done easily, and so they have been used successfully by manufacturers in sporting industry.

Hydraulic presses are also used in laboratories for vacuum packing samples and specimens.  

The advantages of hydraulic operated presses are numerous over other types of conventional presses. That is why they are most commonly found in industries now a days.