4000-tonne long-stroke aluminium extrusion press
Indicative price range
320,000–520,000 EUR (EXW)
Indicative range — an invitation to negotiate, not a binding offer. Verified: 2026-07-18.
The largest press in our standard range: 4000 tonnes (4500 US ton) for 12-inch (305 mm) billet in a long-stroke configuration. This is the machine for large industrial sections — rail-car profiles, energy and transmission structures, beams for heavy transport and wide structural panels that simply cannot be extruded on the 1600–2800 t presses most plants run. The long stroke takes billets up to 1200 mm, which at large sections means less butt scrap and longer profile lengths per cycle.
The forged 35# steel main cylinder, 1380 mm in diameter, develops 3928 t at a system pressure of 230 kgf/cm². The container is driven by four 220 mm cylinders, the stem is H13 tool steel, and oil cooling runs through a plate heat exchanger. Extrusion speed reaches 15 mm/s with a 28-second dead cycle — a strong figure at this tonnage. PLC control with touchscreen and full cycle monitoring.
Let us be honest about the scale of this investment: the machine itself weighs around 300 tonnes and demands an engineered foundation with a deep pit, an overhead crane of serious capacity, and a megawatt-class power connection. The manufacturer supplies foundation guidelines and a free plant layout, but the structural foundation design is done locally — budget for it from day one. Around the press we complete the full line: multi-log billet heating furnace, double puller, run-out table with cooling, stretcher and aging oven, all sized to the sections you plan to produce. A realistic build time is 24–32 weeks plus sea freight; anyone quoting less at this tonnage is not telling you the whole story. (US spelling: aluminum extrusion press.)
Specification
| Force | 4000 t (4500 US ton), main cylinder capacity 3928 t |
|---|---|
| Billet | 12″ (305 mm), up to 1200 mm long |
| Main cylinder | forged 35# steel, ø1380 mm |
| System pressure | 230 kgf/cm² |
| Extrusion speed | up to 15 mm/s |
| Dead cycle | 28 s |
| Container cylinders | 4 × 220 mm |
| Stem | H13 tool steel |
| Oil cooling | plate heat exchanger |
CE status
CE: machine requires EU conformity work — we arrange a compliance quote
→ How we workTransaction terms
- Production lead time: 24–32 wks
Applications
Large industrial sections: rail-car body and panel profiles, energy and power-transmission structures, beams and frames for heavy transport, wide structural panels, large heat sinks.
Who it is for
Industrial extruders entering the large-section segment (rail, energy, transport); plants holding contracts for profiles beyond the reach of 2000–3000 t presses.
FAQ
How much does a 4000 ton extrusion press cost?
Indicatively €320–520k EXW depending on configuration (stroke length, conventional/VFD/servo drive, container equipment). A Western European press of this tonnage runs into the millions — the exact quote is prepared for your section drawing and building.
What does this press demand from my building?
A lot — and we say so upfront. The machine weighs around 300 tonnes and needs an engineered foundation with a pit under the cylinder assembly, a high-capacity overhead crane for installation and operation, and a megawatt-class power connection. The manufacturer provides foundation guidelines and a layout design; the structural foundation itself is designed and built locally. Put those costs in the budget next to the machine price.
Why long stroke?
The long stroke works with 1200 mm billets instead of shorter ones. At large sections that means less butt scrap per cycle and longer extruded lengths — exactly what moves the material cost needle on rail and energy profiles.
What about CE?
The factory-standard press needs EU conformity work (guarding, safety circuits, documentation). We arrange the compliance quote and state plainly who formally bears conformity responsibility in your purchase setup — no dubious CE stickers.