Open-die forging workshops face upgrades: old hydraulic presses are slow, recruitment is difficult, manipulators don't match.
New projects have limited budgets: the Y13A forging hydraulic press has low cost but concerns about insufficient future capacity; the Y13KA fast forging hydraulic press is fast, but worries about insufficient orders.
In summary: both Y13A and Y13ZA are open-die free forging hydraulic presses. The core difference is not "whether it can forge", but "how fast, whether it matches a manipulator, and whether it supports batch production."
The Y13 series free forging hydraulic presses are divided into ordinary type free forging hydraulic presses and ring rolling blank dedicated hydraulic presses.
The ordinary type free forging hydraulic press is suitable for free forging and die forging of metal materials, with functions such as fast forging, normal forging, and pressure holding, meeting forging process requirements including upsetting, drawing out, punching, expanding, bending, and offsetting.
The ring rolling blank dedicated hydraulic press is equipped with an automatic billet centering device and a swing arm punch device, capable of quickly completing material upsetting and punching. It is mainly used in conjunction with CNC radial-axial ring rolling machines.
1.Intelligent control system / multi-functional interaction, multi-directional real-time monitoring
2.Hydraulic integrated control system / fast, smooth, and vibration-free press movements
3.Indoor remote operation / simple operation, low labor intensity, safe and convenient
4.Convenient and quick upper die change device / high production line efficiency
5.Practical multi-point multi-stage pressure relief system / high equipment stability
6.Multiple safety detection devices / comprehensive detection and protection
| Item | Unit | Y13A-800 | Y13A-1250 | Y13A-1600 | Y13A-2000 | Y13A-2500 | Y13A-3150 | Y13A-4000 | Y13A-5000 | Y13A-6300 | Y13A-8000 | Y13A-10000 | Y13A-12500 | Y13A-16000 | ||
| Nominal pressure | MN | 8 | 12.5 | 16 | 20 | 25 | 31.5 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 80 | 100 | 125 | 160 | ||
| Clearance distance | mm | 2300 | 2600 | 2900 | 3100 | 3300 | 3800 | 4000 | 4600 | 5300 | 6000 | 6600 | 7200 | 7800 | ||
| Slide stroke | mm | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1500 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 | 2500 | 2800 | 3200 | 3600 | 4000 | ||
| Column center distance | mm | 1900×1100 | 2200×1300 | 2600×1400 | 2800×1500 | 3200×1600 | 3600×1900 | 4400×2100 | 4600×2200 | 4700×2300 | 4800×2400 | 5100×2600 | 5500×2800 | 6000×3000 | ||
| Forging speed | Down speed | mm/s | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| Working speed | Level 1[Nominal pressure] | mm/s(MN) | 68[8] | 68[12.5] | 180[6] | 160[8] | 172[10] | 164[12.5] | 152[16.5] | 186[16.5] | 183[21] | 183[27] | 183[33] | 180[41] | 180[53] | |
| Level 2[Nominal pressure] | mm/s(MN) | / | / | 108[10] | 105[12] | 102[15] | 104[19] | 104[23.5] | 93[33.5] | 92[42] | 92[53] | 92[67] | 90[84] | 90[107] | ||
| Level 3[Nominal pressure] | mm/s(MN) | / | / | 68[16] | 63[20] | 64[25] | 64[31.5] | 62[40] | 62[50] | 61[63] | 61[80] | 61[100] | 60[125] | 60[160] | ||
| Return speed | mm/s | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | ||
| Slider bottom surface | Rapid forging | Level 1 | min⁻¹ | 60-70 | 60-70 | 60-70 | 60-70 | 60-70 | 55-65 | 50-60 | 45-55 | 40-50 | 35-45 | 30-40 | 25-30 | 20-25 |
| Standard forging | Level 3 | min⁻¹ | / | / | 25-35 | 25-35 | 25-35 | 20-30 | 20-30 | 20-30 | 15-25 | 10-20 | 7-15 | 5-10 | 3-6 | |
| Travelling worktable | Distance | mm | 2700 * 1300 | 3200 * 1500 | 3500 * 1600 | 3700 * 1700 | 5000 * 2000 | 5000 * 2300 | 6000 * 2500 | 6000 * 2800 | 7000 * 3000 | 7000 * 3200 | 8000 * 3500 | 9000 * 4000 | 12000 * 4500 | |
| L& R stroke | mm | ±1000 | ±1400 | ±1600 | ±1800 | ±2000 | ±2500 | ±2500 | ±3000 | ±3000 | ±3000 | ±3250 | ±3500 | ±4000 | ||
| Dimensional accuracy | mm | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1.5 | ±1.5 | ±1.5 | ±2 | ±2 | ±3 | ||
| Total power | kW | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1600 | 2050 | 2500 | 3200 | 3800 | 4800 | 6200 | 7500 | 9500 | 12000 | ||
| Height above floor | mm | ≤6800 | ≤8000 | ≤8500 | ≤9000 | ≤9500 | ≤10000 | ≤11000 | ≤13000 | ≤14500 | ≤16000 | ≤17500 | ≤19000 | ≤22000 | ||
Product Introduction:
The Y13KA series fast free forging hydraulic press adopts advanced control systems and detection devices, enabling fully automatic, semi-automatic, manual, and linked operation modes, with convenient switching, easy operation, and complete auxiliary device integration. It can perform free forging processes such as upsetting, drawing out, punching, expanding rings, twisting, bending, offsetting, and cutting. Compared with traditional free forging equipment, it offers advantages such as fast forging frequency, high production efficiency, high precision, energy saving and environmental protection, and a high degree of automation.
1.Fast forging frequency
2.High production efficiency
3.Strong anti-eccentric load capability
4.Good repeatability accuracy
5.Convenient operation
6.Intelligent control system
7.Energy saving and environmental protection
8.Double safety
| Item | Unit | Y13KA-800 | Y13KA-1250 | Y13KA-1600 | Y13KA-2000 | Y13KA-2500 | Y13KA-3150 | Y13KA-4000 | Y13KA-5000 |
| Nominal Force (Graded) | MN | 8 | 12.5 | 2006/9/16 | 2008/11/20 | 8/16/25 | 10/20/31.5 | 16/24/40 | 20/30/50 |
| Max. Daylight Opening | mm | 2250 | 2600 | 2900 | 3100 | 3700 | 3900 | 4200 | 4600 |
| Max. Working Stroke | mm | 1000 | 1250 | 1400 | 1500 | 1600 | 1800 | 2000 | 2200 |
| Distance Between Columns | mm | 2200X1200 | 2200X1400 | 2600X1400 | 2800X1500 | 3200X1700 | 3800X1900 | 4500X2200 | 4900X2300 |
| Moving Table Size | mm | 2500X1400 | 3200X1500 | 3500X1600 | 3700X1700 | 5000X1900 | 5000X2300 | 6000X2400 | 6000X2800 |
| Moving Table Stroke | mm | 1500 (L/R) | 1500 (L/R) | 1600 (L/R) | 1800 (L/R) | 2000 (L/R) | 2500 (L/R) | 2500 (L/R) | 3000 (L/R) |
| Lateral Tilt Table Stroke | mm | 2000 | 2600 | 2900 | 3200 | 3600 | 4200 | 4600 | 5200 |
| Forging Speed | mm/s | 0~90 | 0~95 | 0~90 | 0~90 | 0~85 | 0~105 | 0~90 | 0~90 |
| Moving Table Speed (Adj.) | mm/s | 0~250 | 0~250 | 0~250 | 0~250 | 0~150 | 0~150 | 0~150 | 0~150 |
| Lateral Tilt Table Speed (Adj.) | mm/s | 0~250 | 0~250 | 0~250 | 0~250 | 0~150 | 0~150 | 0~100 | 0~100 |
| Fast Forging Frequency (Stroke ≤20mm) | times/min | ≤100 | ≤80 | ≤80 | ≤80 | ≤70 | ≤90 | ≤90 | ≤90 |
| Forging Control Accuracy | mm | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ±1 | ≤90 |
| Installed Power | kW | ~800 | ~1300 | ~1580 | ~1900 | ~2300 | ~3500 | ~3800 | ~4600 |
| Dimension | Y13A Open-Die Forging Hydraulic Press (Standard Type) | Y13KA Fast Free Forging Hydraulic Press |
| Tonnage Range | 800 ~ 16000 tons | 800 ~ 5000 tons (Specially designed for fast speed, higher tonnage available) |
| Equipment Positioning | Workshop main force, cost-effective priority | High-efficiency mass production core, energy-saving priority |
| Frame Structure | Three-beam four-column open-frame type | Three-beam four-column frame type, rigidity strengthened |
| Hydraulic Line | Conventional main cylinder return | Fast return + Accumulator, fast approach/return speed |
| Forging Frequency | Conventional hydraulic machine stroke | Fast stroke, frequency several times higher than conventional type |
| Operator Linkage | Mainly single machine, optional simple manipulator | Standard linkage with automatic servo, centralized control by main console |
| Anti-Eccentric Load Capability | Standard four-column guide | Guide-to-frame structure, better deviation resistance for long forgings |
| Control System | PLC + Electro-hydraulic proportional, single machine semi-automatic | PLC + Intelligent program, multi-group memory, fully automatic |
| Applicable Processes | Full-range free forging; independent completion of upsetting, drawing out, punching, piercing, bending, twisting, offsetting, cutting, full-ring forging, die forging, flat forging, etc. | High-efficiency free forging; completion of upsetting, drawing out, punching, piercing, bending, twisting, offsetting, cutting, full-ring forging, rotary forging, etc.; suitable for high-temperature alloys, titanium alloys and special alloys |
| Typical Applications | Single-piece forgings, repair forgings, non-standard replacements; farm machinery small shafts, flange transmission gears, hardware tool blanks | Mass batch forgings (farm machinery semi-shafts, engineering vehicle axles), large batch orders (flanges, bearing races, etc.), high-grade forgings |
| Applicable Materials | Carbon steel, alloy steel and other common metal materials | Carbon steel, alloy steel, special alloys, high-deformation resistance materials |
| Price Level | Entry-level, high cost-performance ratio | Mid-to-high level, payback period within one year |
1.Superalloy turbine disc blanks (aviation/gas turbines)
2.Titanium alloy ring blanks (aero engine casing rings)
3.Die steel large round blanks (H13, SKD11)
4.Wind power main shafts (onshore wind + offshore wind)
5.Wind power flanges / tower flanges
6.Hydropower rotor main shafts / nuclear power head blanks
7.Marine crankshaft (semi-composite) crank throws
8.Locomotive/high-speed rail axle blanks
9.Construction machinery drive axle housings / balance shaft blanks
10.Cement/mining mill large gear ring blanks
11.Pressure vessel head segments / shell ring blanks
12.Metallurgical mill roll blanks / backup roll blanks
Q: Can the Y13A be upgraded to Y13KA in the future?
A: The frame structures are not interchangeable, so it cannot be upgraded through simple modification. It is recommended to select the correct model at one time based on current needs. If there are future expansion plans, you may directly consider the Y13KA.
Q: For batch forging of shaft parts, which model is more suitable?
A: The Y13KA is more suitable. Because it has a higher number of blows per minute and a standard manipulator linkage function, making it more suitable for batch production.
Q: Is there a difference in delivery time between the two models?
A: The delivery time is the same. Please confirm with the sales manager for actual details.
Q: How can I determine whether the Y13A or the Y13KA forging hydraulic press is more suitable for us?
A: Please share information such as forging dimensions, output volume, etc. We will recommend a suitable model for you based on your returned capacity and forging material requirements.
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