1000 ton Knuckle Joint Press Barnaul K8340 #434
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force1000 ton
LocationEurope
StatusHot offer
Used Industrial Equipment · Poland, Europe
Used 1000 Ton Forging Presses for Sale
1000-ton forging presses, knuckle joint and hot forging types, sourced from forging plants in Poland and Central Europe. On-site inspection available; dismantling and export logistics coordinated from Poland.
1000 ton Forging Press EUMUCO SP 100
TypeHot Forging Press
Nominal force1000 ton
LocationEurope
StatusSold
1000 ton Hot Forging Press Massey
TypeHot Forging Press
Nominal force1000 ton
LocationEurope
StatusSold
1000 ton Knuckle Joint Press Barnaul K8340 #2
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force1000 ton
LocationEurope
StatusSold
1000 ton Knuckle Joint Press Barnaul K8340
TypeKnuckle Joint Press
Nominal force1000 ton
LocationEurope
StatusSold
What 1000 Ton Capacity Means in Practice
Automotive forgings
The 1000-ton class covers mid-range automotive components: connecting rods, steering knuckles, axle shafts and smaller crankshafts in the 1–5 kg range. Table sizes on machines in this class (typically 800×1000 mm to 1250×850 mm) fit standard automotive die sets.
Flanges and structural parts
Flanges for piping systems, hubs for agricultural machinery and smaller railway components are all within this tonnage range. Most mid-weight carbon and alloy steel forgings fall within the 1000-ton class.
Cold forging and coining
Knuckle joint presses in this class handle coining, sizing and calibration rather than hot forging. The toggle mechanism delivers maximum force at bottom dead center, exceeding the nominal rated tonnage at that point in the stroke.
Calibration and precision sizing
Parts forged hot on another press are often sized or calibrated on a knuckle joint press in the same tonnage class. The short, controlled stroke and high force near BDC give dimensional accuracy that hot forging alone cannot achieve.
Hot Forging Press vs Knuckle Joint Press at 1000 Ton
Two machines we have offered in the 1000-ton class show how different presses with the same nominal rating can be. The Barnaul K8340 knuckle joint press has a 170 mm stroke and runs at 32 strokes per minute; it weighs approximately 26 tons, built for coining, calibration and cold forging where maximum force lands at the bottom of the stroke. The EUMUCO SP 100 hot forging press has a 250 mm stroke and runs at 100 strokes per minute; it weighs 50 tons, built for high-output hot forging of automotive components in closed dies. Same nominal rating, different machine in every other respect.
Transport and Installation
Machine weight
A 1000-ton knuckle joint press in this class, the Barnaul K8340 for example, weighs approximately 26 tons. A hot forging press of the same nominal capacity runs heavier: the EUMUCO SP 100 weighed 50 tons. Both fit on a standard heavy flatbed or low-loader.
Permits and routing
Oversized permits are needed only when loaded dimensions exceed standard EU road limits: width over 2.55 m or height over 4.0 m. Remove the slide or flywheel before loading and many presses in this class fit within standard dimensions.
Foundation
Refer to the machine manufacturer's foundation drawing for anchor bolt layout and recommended concrete depth. Vibration-damping pads or a mass-concrete inertia block are standard for presses in production use. TRIGA provides the original documentation for all machines we offer.
What to Check at Inspection
Frame and uprights
Check the upright-to-crown connection for cracks. On machines of this age, visible surface cracks are unusual; any weld repair in the frame structure warrants investigation before purchase.
Slide guides and clearances
Excessive play in the slide guides affects die alignment and part accuracy. Measure clearance against the manufacturer's tolerance. On a knuckle joint press, the guides carry the full off-center load during coining and calibration; guide wear matters more here than on a hot forging press.
Clutch and brake
Verify engagement and disengagement response, and inspect the friction lining thickness. A worn brake increases the stopping angle and creates a safety certification problem on machines entering EU production.
Main shaft bearings
Check for radial play in the main shaft bearings. On older Soviet-built presses, the main shaft uses large-diameter sleeve bearings that can be remetalled; excessive play indicates this service is due.
Electrical cabinet
Original cabinets on 1970s–1980s machines may no longer meet local electrical safety standards. Assess cabinet condition during inspection and budget for renewal before putting the machine into production.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The 1000-ton class handles automotive forgings in the 1–5 kg range: connecting rods, steering knuckles, axle shafts and smaller crankshafts. Flanges for piping systems and hubs for agricultural machinery are also within this range. Knuckle joint presses in this class handle coining, calibration and cold forging.
The knuckle joint press delivers maximum force at the bottom of the stroke: the right tool for coining, sizing, calibration and cold forging. The hot forging press runs a longer stroke at higher strokes per minute, built for series production of automotive and industrial parts in heated closed dies. Both carry the same nominal tonnage but serve different processes.
It depends on the machine type. The Barnaul K8340 knuckle joint press weighs approximately 26 tons and fits on a standard heavy flatbed. A hot forging press of the same nominal capacity typically weighs more: the EUMUCO SP 100 in this class weighed 50 tons.
We arrange physical inspection at the storage location for every machine we offer. Running the press under power depends on the electrical connection at the site. Contact us to confirm the specific machine's status and arrange a visit.
TRIGA coordinates crane work, disassembly to transport dimensions, loading onto flatbed or low-loader, and export documents. For a 26-ton knuckle joint press, transport is straightforward. For heavier machines, we plan the route and disassembly scope based on the machine's dimensions and destination.
Current available machines are listed above. Availability changes as units are sold and new machines are sourced from Poland and Central Europe. Contact us with your tonnage, type and year requirements and we will advise on current and upcoming availability.
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