Abstract: There is disclosed a method and apparatus for molding rubber or similar products, involving the use of a press which is disclosed as being vertically arranged with hydraulic operation being provided by a hydraulic piston and cylinder apparatus which includes means for moving a series of platens upwardly to compress therebetween certain molds which are inserted therein, the platens being adapted to be suspended in open condition when the hydraulic means is appropriately actuated, there being provided at each side of the press a series of mold supports which are arranged to move as by swinging from the side of the press around into position to permit molds carried thereby to be inserted in and withdrawn from the press, the contemplation being that sequential operation of these mold supports will be effected whereby molds may be loaded with raw material while a previously loaded series of molds is in the press between the platens thereof, said last named series being withdrawn and the first series now loaded arr