2100-tonne short-stroke aluminium extrusion press
Indicative price range
120,000–190,000 EUR (EXW)
Indicative range — an invitation to negotiate, not a binding offer. Verified: 2026-07-18.
A press built around one number: cycles per shift. This 2100-tonne (2300 US ton) short-stroke machine for 8-inch (203 mm) billet completes its dead cycle in 25 seconds and extrudes at up to 18 mm/s — figures that place it among the fastest presses in the 2000-tonne-plus class. For high-volume aluminium profiles in construction and automotive, that means more tonnes per month from the same floor space and the same crew.
Where does the speed come from? The short-stroke layout cuts the travel of the stem and main cylinder to the minimum, with a manipulator placing the billet directly in front of the container. Less idle travel means less dead time between extrusions — and, as a bonus, a shorter and stiffer machine. Hydraulics run on four genuine Rexroth pumps at 210 kgf/cm², and the VFD drive cuts energy consumption by roughly 15% against a conventional drive. The main cylinder is forged, the piston is alloy cast iron, and the container liner, stem and dummy block are H13 tool steel. Control is PLC-based with a Proface touchscreen.
The honest trade-off: short stroke caps billet length at 950 mm. On very long runs of a single large profile, a long-stroke press with a longer billet makes fewer cycles and leaves proportionally less butt scrap. On a typical mix of construction and automotive sections with frequent die changes, the faster cycle beats the longer billet — which is why we recommend this layout for volume production, and say so plainly when it is not the right fit. Send us your cross-sections and batch sizes and we will calculate throughput for both layouts. Like every aluminum extrusion press we supply, this one is FAT-tested before shipment and can be delivered as part of a complete line — billet furnace, puller, run-out table, stretcher, saw and aging oven — on one schedule.
Specification
| Force | 2100 t (2300 US ton) |
|---|---|
| Billet | 8″ (203 mm), up to 950 mm long |
| Working pressure | 210 kgf/cm² |
| Extrusion speed | up to 18 mm/s |
| Dead cycle | 25 s |
| Hydraulics | 4 × Rexroth pumps, VFD drive (approx. 15% energy saving) |
| Materials | forged main cylinder, alloy cast iron piston, H13 container liner, stem & dummy block |
| Control | PLC + Proface touchscreen |
CE status
CE: machine requires EU conformity work — we arrange a compliance quote
→ How we workTransaction terms
- Production lead time: 20–28 wks
Applications
High-volume automotive profiles (battery systems, crash boxes, structural members), window, door and facade systems, photovoltaic structures, mid-to-large industrial sections.
Who it is for
Volume extruders whose bottleneck is cycle time, automotive suppliers, plants maximising output from limited floor space.
FAQ
How much does a 2100 ton short-stroke extrusion press cost?
Indicatively €120–190k EXW depending on configuration (billet length, loading, auxiliary equipment). The range on this page is public and kept up to date — the exact quote is prepared for your profiles and building.
Why is a short-stroke press faster — and what is the catch?
Shorter stem and cylinder travel means less idle movement between extrusions, hence the 25 s dead cycle. The catch: billet length is limited to 950 mm, so very long runs of one profile generate proportionally more butt scrap than on a long-stroke press. For a mixed production programme the faster cycle usually wins — we will calculate both layouts on your sections.
What is the lead time?
20–28 weeks of production plus roughly 6–8 weeks of sea freight, with a FAT test at the factory before shipment. Anyone promising a 2000-tonne-class press substantially faster is selling a stock configuration or bluffing.