2000/300 ton Horizontal Extrusion Press, O/No. 6093, c.1948

The 2000/300 in the title suggests that the main cylinder force was 2000 tons and the press was equipped with a 300 ton piercer (used for the production of tube).

This order was for a complete extrusion plant including pumps and accumulator.

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