Pressing device for a machine tool for machining workpieces of wood, plastics and the like as well as a machine tool with at least one pressing device

A pressing device for a machine tool for processing or machining workpieces of wood and plastics, the pressing device comprising:

• at least one support comprising a counter wedge surface;
• at least one pressing element that is fastened to the at least one support and is configured to press the workpieces against a transport path of the machine tool supporting the workpieces as the workpieces pass through the machine tool so that the workpieces are guided along the transport path;
• at least one wedge clamping device comprising at least one wedge pressure member, wherein the at least one wedge pressure member comprises a first wedge surface and the first wedge surface is resting on the counter wedge surface of the at least one support;
• the at least one wedge clamping device further comprising at least one adjusting element acting on the at least one wedge pressure member in an actuation direction so as to move the at least one wedge pressure member relative to the counter wedge surface in a direction transverse to the actuation direction and
• clamp the at least one pressing element on the at least one support.