The XL series and the APK series are manufactured by Mader Pressen, and are toggle presses that generates their rated force at the end of the stroke. With this method, the presses attain optimum operating pressures with the use of a toggle mechanism with little effort of the operator. The presses have been specifically developed to be used in different kinds of applications that needs full force in short distances. These applications include punching, riveting, stamping, and as well as gluing.
The XL series and the APK series are available in models that have the capacity to deliver an utmost thrust force of lesser than or equal to 150 N. Their standard strokes ranges from 63 mm up to 250 mm.