Plant Press Manufacturer,Supplier and Exporter in India
Product Code : EL-SLE-5542
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Plant Press (code EL-SLE-5542) is a large-size press tightened with screws and bolts, used to flatten and dry leaves, flowers and whole plant specimens for herbarium work in school biology, college botany and field-study collections. The screw-and-bolt closure lets the user keep an even, firm pressure on the stack while specimens dry. It is made by Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) at its works in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | Large size (exact dimensions not stated in this listing — ask JLab) |
| Tightening | Screw and bolt |
| Quality check | Each press is visually inspected before dispatch |
| Pack quantity | Each (sold individually) |
| Minimum order quantity | 10 units |
| Dispatch time | Usually 7–10 working days |
| This listing covers | The press; blotting paper, herbarium sheets and storage cabinets are separate items |
| Product code | EL-SLE-5542 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd (JLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
How Does It Compare with the JLab Herbarium Press?
| Model | Pressure plates | Tightening |
|---|---|---|
| This plant press (EL-SLE-5542) | Large size; material not stated | Screw and bolt |
| Herbarium Press | Heavy-duty wooden planks finished in paint | Fly-nuts |
Both do the same job. Choose this press when you want the large size with screw-and-bolt tightening; the herbarium press is listed with painted heavy-duty wooden planks and fly-nuts that can be turned by hand.
What Is a Plant Press Used For?
A plant press turns freshly collected plants into flat, dry specimens that keep their shape and can be identified for years. Each specimen is laid out between folded sheets of newspaper or blotting paper, the sheets are stacked between the boards, and the screws are tightened evenly so that the leaves dry flat without curling. Once dry, the specimens are mounted on herbarium sheets with a label giving the plant name, place, date and collector, and stored in a herbarium cabinet. The herbarium is taught as a taxonomic aid in class 11 biology, and pressed collections are a regular part of school projects, college botany practicals and field courses.
Change the damp paper every day or two at first, keep the press in a dry, airy place, and re-tighten the screws as the stack shrinks.
What to Specify When Ordering
- Size — ask JLab for the board dimensions of the large-size press if your herbarium sheets are a set format.
- Quantity — the minimum order is 10 units; for class field trips, plan one press per group.
- Paper and storage — add blotting paper, a vasculum for collecting and herbarium cabinets to the same enquiry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is a plant press used?
Place each fresh specimen between sheets of absorbent paper, stack the sheets between the boards, and tighten the screws evenly. Replace the damp paper regularly until the plants are dry, then mount them on herbarium sheets.
How large is this plant press?
It is listed as a large-size press, but the listing does not give the dimensions. Ask JLab for the board size before ordering if it must match a particular sheet size.
How is the pressure applied?
With screws and bolts, which can be tightened step by step to keep firm, even pressure as the specimens lose moisture.
How does it differ from the JLab Herbarium Press?
This press is listed as large size with screw-and-bolt tightening. The herbarium press is listed with heavy-duty painted wooden planks and fly-nuts. The listings give no further differences.
Is blotting paper included?
It is not part of this listing. Blotting paper is a separate item, linked below, and can be added to the same order.
What should an export quotation request include?
Send the quantity, the destination country and port or city, the delivery terms you prefer (for example FOB or CIF), packing or labelling instructions, and a tender reference if you have one.
Who manufactures this plant press?
JLab (Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd) makes it at its works in Ambala, Haryana, India.
OEM Manufacturer
JLab is the trading name of Jain Laboratory Instruments Pvt Ltd, a manufacturer of biology and general school lab equipment in India, incorporated in 2017 and based on Hargolal Road, Ambala, Haryana. Plant presses are built at JLab’s own works, not bought from a trader, so schools, colleges, dealers and importers order them direct from the maker, each press is visually inspected before dispatch, and follow-up orders are handled by the manufacturer. JLab exports worldwide and ships to buyers in every region — for example South Korea in East Asia, Brazil in South America, Latvia in Northern Europe, Thailand in Southeast Asia and Tonga in Oceania.
Herbarium and Field Collection
- Herbarium Cabinets — drawer cabinets for keeping mounted specimens on herbarium sheets.
- Botanical Vasculum — an aluminium-sheet case for collecting specimens in the field.
- Blotting Paper — absorbent sheets for drying specimens in the press.
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Request a Quote
Quotes come direct from the manufacturer. Use the Add To Cart enquiry button on this page, or send the quantity (minimum 10 units), any blotting paper or cabinets you need, and your delivery location through the contact page.
Last updated: 4 October 2026
