Brakes, Hydraulic, Electric & Mechanical

Used Press Brakes for Sale

Perfection Global maintains an always-changing inventory of used press brakes for sale, giving metal fabricators access to proven equipment at a fraction of new-machine cost. You will regularly find hydraulic, mechanical, and CNC press brakes from respected builders such as Amada, Trumpf, Cincinnati, Wysong, and others—each unit inspected under power in our Elk Grove Village, IL, showroom before it earns a place online. Whether your operation bends aerospace components, agricultural machinery frames, or high-mix job-shop parts, we can match tonnage, bed length, and control sophistication to your production goals.

What Is a Press Brake?

A press brake forms sheet and plate by driving a punch into a die set, generating a controlled bend angle along a defined line. Force comes from hydraulic cylinders, a mechanical flywheel, or compressed air, and modern CNC controls let operators store programs, simulate collisions, and monitor ram positions (Y1, Y2) to within ±0.0004 in. Precision crowning systems and programmable backgauges support repeatable bends in stainless, aluminum, and high-strength steels.

Core Press Brake Technologies

Hydraulic Press Brakes

Hydraulic press brakes dominate today’s market thanks to closed-loop pressure control, overload protection, and quieter operation. Down-acting designs move the ram toward a fixed bed, delivering consistent parallel motion across the entire table width. Up-acting machines raise the bed against a stationary ram, reducing crowning requirements and, in some models, lowering maintenance on the drive train.

Mechanical Press Brakes

A mechanical press brake stores energy in a flywheel and releases it through a crankshaft and clutch. The simple drivetrain produces fast cycle times and high positional repeatability—advantages for short flanges, shallow bends, and high-volume stampings. With minimal hydraulic plumbing, mechanical models often carry lower long-term service costs.

CNC Press Brakes

CNC press brakes integrate multi-axis backgauges with servo-controlled rams for rapid setup and lights-out repeatability. Typical configurations include:
• 2-Axis (X, R) backgauges for depth and height control on straightforward parts.
• 4-Axis (X, R, Z1, Z2) systems adding lateral finger movement for staged tooling.
• 6-Axis or greater systems that adjust gauge angle and orientation, enabling offset bends, hemming sequences, and complex box work without manual stops.

Pneumatic Press Brakes

Pneumatic models substitute compressed air for hydraulic oil, offering clean operation and fast ram return on thin-gage aluminum and mild steel. They suit electronics enclosures and light architectural trim where tonnage demands are modest.

Selecting the Right Machine

The ideal press brake depends on material yield strength, part length, inside radius requirements, and planned throughput. Share your bend deductions and tool preferences with our applications team, and we will recommend a used press brake that meets capacity without overspecifying tonnage—protecting both capital budget and floor space.

Schedule an Inspection

Every listed unit is powered for demonstration, and financing or trade-in options are available. Contact Perfection Global to arrange a live or virtual inspection and secure a reliable press brake that can be producing parts at your plant within days.