1000 ton Knuckle Joint Press Barnaul K8340 #434
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force1000 ton
LocationEurope
StatusHot offer
Application Guide
Forging Presses for Automotive Parts
Choose mechanical forging presses of 400-2500 tonnes for crankshafts and connecting rods, and knuckle joint presses for cold-forged CV joints, gears, and precision automotive blanks. Used forging presses from European stock give automotive suppliers proven equipment at a fraction of new machine cost. Match tonnage, stroke, table size, and automation to the part family before purchase.
Published: 22 Jun 2026 · Updated: 23 Jul 2026
Which Automotive Parts Are Made by Forging?
Connecting rods
Connecting rods for engines are almost universally hot-forged, then precision-machined. The forging provides the grain flow needed for fatigue strength at high RPM.
Crankshafts
Crankshafts for car and truck engines are drop-forged on mechanical forging presses of 1000-4000 tonnes. The forged blank is then machined and hardened.
Flanges and hubs
Wheel hubs, brake flanges, and steering knuckles are forged for structural integrity. These are medium-complexity parts suited to smaller forging presses.
CV joints and gears
Constant-velocity joint outer races and transmission gears are cold-forged on knuckle joint presses for dimensional precision and surface quality.
Which Press Types Are Used in Automotive Forging?
Hot forging presses (1000-2000 t)
The primary equipment for connecting rods, crankshafts, and large structural parts. Massey, TMP Voronezh K8542, and Eumuco presses are common in European automotive supply chains.
Knuckle joint presses (400-2500 t)
Used for cold forging of precision parts including CV joint components, gears, and fasteners. Barnaul KB-series and TMP Voronezh K504 presses are well-established in this application.
Trimming presses
After hot forging, flash is removed on a trimming press. A dedicated trimming press matches the forging press in tonnage and cycle rate.
Transfer lines
High-volume automotive plants use multi-station transfer lines with mechanical presses. Individual replacement presses for these lines are available used.
What Are the Key Specifications for Automotive Forging Presses?
Nominal force
Match press capacity to your largest planned part. For connecting rods, 1000-1600 t hot forging presses are standard. For CV joints, 630-1600 t knuckle joint presses.
Strokes per minute
Automotive production rates are high. Confirm the press can maintain required spm continuously, not just at peak.
Die height and bolster
Automotive die sets are large. Confirm shut height, bolster area, and die change systems (quick-change preferred for multi-part plants).
Automation compatibility
Confirm the press control system can interface with robot loading. Modern PLC retrofits are available for Soviet-era presses.
Why Buy Used for Automotive?
Cost vs new
A used 1000-tonne hot forging press represents a fraction of the cost of a new equivalent. For a second line or capacity expansion, this frees capital for tooling and automation.
Proven reliability
Soviet-era forging presses are over-engineered by modern standards. Many Barnaul and TMP Voronezh presses built in the 1970s-1990s are still in production use.
Lead time
New forging presses have 18-36 month lead times. A used press available in Europe can be at your site in 8-16 weeks.
EU location
Presses sourced from Poland and Eastern Europe are already within the EU. No import duties, no port delays, CMR transport documentation.
Producing fasteners instead of automotive parts? See our cold forging presses for fasteners guide.
Current Inventory
Available Forging Presses
1600 ton Hot Forging Press TMP Voronezh K8542
TypeHot Forging Press
Nominal force1600 ton
LocationEurope
StatusHot offer
1600 ton Knuckle Joint Press Agostino Colombo G1600
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force1600 ton
LocationEurope
StatusHot offer
Knuckle Joint Press Kieserling & Albrecht KKPR 2000/1000
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force2000 ton
LocationEurope
StatusHot offer
400 ton Knuckle Joint Coining Press Barnaul KB8336
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force400 ton
LocationEurope
StatusAvailable
400 ton Hot Forging Press Farina GAS-400
TypeHot Forging Press
Nominal force400 ton
LocationEurope
StatusAvailable
2500 ton Knuckle Joint Press TMP Voronezh KB8044 504.003.844
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force2500 ton
LocationEurope
StatusAvailable
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Connecting rods for passenger car engines typically require 800-1600 tonne hot forging presses, depending on part weight and material. Truck connecting rods need 1600-3000 t.
Yes, with proper maintenance and tooling. Barnaul and TMP Voronezh presses have been used in automotive supply chains in Poland, Czech Republic, and Germany for decades. ISO/IATF requirements apply to the process and tooling, not to the age of the press.
Not always. Original relay-based controls work reliably. A PLC retrofit is beneficial if you need cycle data logging, robot interface, or fault diagnostics. We can advise on retrofit options for specific press models.
Typically 6-16 weeks from purchase: 2-4 weeks for dismantling and transport, 2-4 weeks for installation and foundation, 2-8 weeks for die trials and process approval.
Presses manufactured before CE requirements applied (pre-1995 for most machinery) do not carry CE. Placing them into service within the EU requires a risk assessment and may require a Declaration of Conformity from a notified body. Consult a machinery safety expert.
Yes. We stock trimming presses from TMP Voronezh and other manufacturers. See the machinery catalog for current availability.
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