If you dread pumping up a manual press or crave lab space, this is the solution. The 30 and 40 ton versions of ICL’s new Air-EZ™ add a pneumatic drive to the comparable size manual E-Z Press™ and feature the same unique lightweight, ergonomic design. The Air-EZ™ is driven by compressed air, which is available in most labs or which can be provided by an inexpensive air compressor. No physical effort whatsoever is required. The press jacks up to its rated capacity of 30 or 40 tons in a mere 5 seconds by simply depressing the start lever on the pneumatic drive with feather light finger pressure. The pneumatic drive is attached to the press with a flexible hydraulic hose and can be operated on the floor as a foot pedal to save bench space. Ports in the walls of the press frame allow access for vacuum lines and electrical cords to the area between the platens, which enables use of the press with evacuable dies or heated platens. The Air-EZ™ is suitable for many lab applications, including XRF briquettes. For applications requiring more daylight between the platens, it is offered with the users choice of an 8 1/4" or 5 1/2" daylight opening. The Air-EZ™ press has a small footprint and all models weigh under 155 pounds.