How to forge shackles / U-bolts / turnbuckles? AYANK electric screw press one-stop production line for power fittings

How to forge shackles / U-bolts / turnbuckles? AYANK electric screw press one-stop production line for power fittings

2026-07-14

Why is it better to forge power fittings such as shackles/turnbuckles/studs with a screw press?

In high-voltage long-distance power transmission (132kV–765kV), if the quality of power fittings is poor, the entire transmission line will fail.
Cast parts have large internal dense gaps, and when exposed to wind and sun outdoors for a long time, they are prone to brittle fracture.
Forged parts: grains aligned along the stress direction, zero porosity, fatigue life 60% higher than castings.
On an entire 400kV transmission network, if one shackle fails due to breakage, it is not just the loss of one fitting, but the entire line.

Power forging family – Typical parts covered by AYANK electric screw press

Power Fitting Single Weight Recommended AYANK Model
Shackle / U-ring 0.3-3kg J58KA-250 / 400
Turnbuckle / Screw coupling 0.5-5kg J58KA-400 / 630
Eyebolt / Stud 0.2-2kg J58KA-250 / 400
Ball head / Fork joint 0.5-4kg J58KA-400 / 630
Insulator hardware / Suspension point parts 1-6kg J58KA-630 / 1000
Large specification dead-end / Strain clamp 3-10kg J58KA-1000 / 1600

Why is AYANK J58KA series electric screw press more suitable for forging power fittings than friction press or CNC hammer?

Comparison table of J58KA electric screw press vs friction press vs CNC hammer:

Dimension J58KA Electric Screw Press Double-disc Friction Press CNC Hammer
Blow energy Programmable ±1.5% Foot-operated, ±10% Foot-operated, ±8%
Energy saving 60-70% less than friction press High energy consumption Medium energy consumption
Die life High (no bottom dead center, no die impact) Medium Low (high impact)
Noise/Vibration Medium Medium High
Automation integration Easy to match with robots Difficult Medium

Small power forgings = large batch + strict precision requirements + multi-cavity dies, electric screw press is the most suitable forging equipment main machine.

AYANK provides 5 steps sequence for J58KA series electric screw press forging power fittings production line

1. Product design and die development

3D modeling according to IEC 61939 / ANSI C135 and other power fitting standards
Die flow analysis (Deform or self-simulation) to ensure filling of shackle arc, turnbuckle thread root
AYANK in-house die workshop makes pressing dies + pads, delivery 50% faster than outsourcing

2. Equipment selection (select machine according to customer's drawings or forging information)

Small parts (shackle/stud) → J58KA-250/400
Medium parts (turnbuckle/fork joint) → J58KA-630/1000
Large parts (strain clamp/suspension point) → J58KA-1600
Aluminum/copper alloy power fittings → J58ZKA servo direct drive (energy closed-loop, does not damage soft metals)

3. Material and process optimization

Common materials:
Carbon structural steel EN8 / S45C
Alloy structural steel EN19 / 41Cr4 / AISI 4140 / 42CrMo / AISI 4340 / 40CrNiMo / 30CrMnSiA
Stainless steel SS304 (06Cr19Ni10) / SS316 (06Cr17Ni12Mo2) / SS410 (1Cr13) / Duplex steel 2205
Aluminum/copper and alloys AL6061 / AL7075 / C11000 pure copper / C3604 brass / aluminum bronze / silicon bronze
Forging heating equipment (medium frequency furnace + infrared temperature measurement) to ensure grain not coarse
Galvanizing/hot-dip galvanizing pretreatment allowance reserved

4. Forging line setup (turnkey)

Medium frequency furnace → Electric screw press → Trimming press → Graphite spraying robot → Inspection station
Six-axis robot picks up parts + die spray, one person monitors 2 machines
Cycle time reference: shackle type 10-12 seconds/die, 4 pieces per die → shift output 2500-3000 pieces
Our sales manager will design a detailed forging solution suitable for you.

5. Quality and testing

100% dimensional inspection + magnetic particle testing (MT) + ultrasonic testing (UT)
Tensile/yield according to IEC 61939
Load test 120kN / 200kN according to customer requirements

Forging vs Casting – The real cost of power fittings

Dimension Forging (J58KA) Casting
Internal quality Zero porosity Prone to shrinkage cavities
Fatigue life 30-50% higher Baseline
Batch consistency ±1.5% energy Large fluctuation
Die life 8000-12000 pieces Sand mold unlimited but single piece poor
Long-term maintenance cost Low (fewer broken part claims) High

ROI and customer benefits

70% electricity saving compared to friction press, payback of equipment price difference in 3-4 years
Die life 40% longer, save $8K-$15K die cost per year (estimated for medium-sized factory)
Turnkey delivery in 90 days (including installation and commissioning, except customized models, subject to sales manager notice)

Why choose AYANK?

70 years of forging hammer foundation → Electric screw press has "hammer gene + screw body", rich customer experience cases
J58KA (frequency conversion) + J58ZKA (servo direct drive) dual line covering steel/aluminum power fittings
Overseas cases: Turkey, India, Southeast Asia many power fitting factories running
Turnkey: equipment + furnace + robot + dies + debugging one-stop
If you are developing shackles, turnbuckles, studs or other high-voltage power forgings, send your drawings to info@ayankforging.com, AYANK engineers will provide a process plan + J58KA selection + CIF quotation within 24 hours.
WhatsApp: +86-17814601503
Email:info@ayankforging.com
🌐 www.ayankforging.com

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