Toggle Mechanism

Combination of solid, usually metallic links (bars), connected by pin (hinge) joints arranged so that a small force applied at one point can create a much larger force at another point.

air toggle press

Air Powered Toggle Press uses a unique rotary rectangular piston driving a toggle ram & linkage. This mechanism produces high output forces using shop air. As the air pressure causes the piston to rotate through its arc the toggle is driven over center, multiplying the force.