Engineering Specification, 2000/500 ton Horizontal Extrusion Press (O/No. 5130/53)

2000/500 ton Horizontal Extrusion Press (O/No. 5130/53)

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Specification:2000/500 ton horizontal extrusion press
Process:For the extrusion of all non-ferrous metal billets of any length up to 300 mm max. length into tubes, and up to 450mm into rods, sections, strip or wire
Construction:Four column complete with piercing equipment, crosshead die holder, discard shear and ejector gear
Main Characteristics:Power of main ram2000 tonf
Power of piercer ram500 tonf
Container sealing power200 tonf
Container unsealing power380 tonf
Stroke of main ram4′ 4 1/2″
Stroke of piercer ram6′ 4 1/2″
Container bore210 mm
Billet size:Max. billet dia.210 mm
Hydraulic Working Pressure:240 atm. (3528 psi), suitable for operating from an existing centralised water hydraulic accumulator system
Dimensions:Provisional height from floor level to centre line of press3′ 2″
Weight:Approx. weight of press224 tons

This specification was kindly provided by Rhodes Interform

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