Screw press
device · 100 BC · Ancient world
A press in which a screw produces the force; used to press grapes and olives.
What it is made of
- Screw — has part. A lead screw.
- Press frame — has part. A rigid frame.
- Press platen — has part. It transfers the force to the material.
- Lever — has part. A lever for turning the screw.
Principles and materials it uses
Where it is used
- Gutenberg printing press — is part of. Gutenberg adapted the screw press known from pressing grapes.
What it is a kind of
- Cheese press — includes. A press.