3500/7200 Ton Farquhar Hydraulic Forging Press
One Preowned 3500/7200 Ton Farquhar Hydraulic Forging Press, S/N 1764, New in 1940’S. This Press was Originally a 7200 Ton Quad-Action Forging Press
3500/7200 Ton Farquhar Hydraulic Forging Press, S/N 1764, New in 1940’s. Press was originally a 7200 ton. Quad-Action Forging press.
Capacity-main vertical movement 3500 tons, Distance between posts 36″, Daylight between bolsters 60″, Stroke of Main Cylinder 36″, Capacity of Horizontal Cylinders (3) 1225 ton each
SPECIFICATIONS:
Capacity-Main Vertical Movement …………………………………….. 3500 Tons
Distance Between Posts ………………………………………………………… 36”
Daylight-Between Bolsters …………………………………………………….. 60”
Stroke of Main Cylinder …………………………………………………………. 36”
Diameter of Main Cylinder ………………………………………………………. 42”
Diameter of Ram Guide Posts (6) …………………………………………….. 11”
Capacity of Horizontal Cylinders (3)…Each …………………………… 1225 Ton
Spacing of Horizontal Cylinders around Press …………………………….. 120°
Stroke of Horizontal Cylinders ……………………………………………… 18” Ea
Cylinder Bore of Horizontal Cylinder ………………………………………….. 25”
Rod Diameter of Horizontal Cylinder ……………………………………………. 8”
Speed of Main Vertical Movement-Approximate ……………………….. 500 IPM
Oil Capacity-Approximate …………………………………………………. 2500 Gal
Motors …………………………………………………… 400HP x 2 and 350HP x 2
Max Height Above Floor ………………………………………………………… 25 ft
Weight-Approximate ……………………………………………………. 470,000 lbs
CONDITION: Good-One horizontal cylinder assembly is missing. Last used to forge steel flanges.
Hydraulic System Updated in 1990’s
LOCATION: Texas, USA
This is an unusual press having not only the capacity of 3500 ton from the main cylinder but also having
three 1225 ton horizontal cylinders. The horizontal cylinders are 12” above the bolster and spaced at
120° apart around the press. The press is rated at a total tonnage of 7200 tons.
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