WEINGARTEN PS 160 Drop Forge 250 Ton – Year 1974

WEINGARTEN PS 160 Drop Forge Press 250 Ton – Year 1974

Machine Overview

WEINGARTEN PS 160 Drop Forge Press, Year 1974, designed for heavy-duty hot forging, closed-die forging, upsetting, and precision forging applications. This robust forging press delivers a maximum pressing force of 250 tons with an adjustable stroke ranging from 120 mm to 360 mm, making it suitable for demanding industrial forging operations.

Technical Specifications

Specification Metric Imperial
Manufacturer WEINGARTEN WEINGARTEN
Model PS 160 PS 160
Year of Manufacture 1974 1974
Machine Type Drop Forge Press Drop Forge Press
Maximum Press Capacity 250 Metric Tons 250 Tons
Maximum Press Force 2,500 kN 562,000 lbf
Stroke Range 120 – 360 mm 4.72″ – 14.17″
Standard Features
  • Heavy-Duty Forging Frame
  • Adjustable Stroke
  • High-Rigidity Ram Assembly
  • Mechanical Drive System
  • Designed for Closed-Die Forging
  • Industrial Forging Construction
Applications
Suitable for hot forging, drop forging, closed-die forging, upsetting, forming, precision forging, automotive components, hand tools, industrial hardware, agricultural parts, mining equipment, railway components, and heavy engineering applications.
Machine Features
The WEINGARTEN PS 160 is a heavy-duty industrial drop forge press engineered for continuous production in demanding forging environments. Its 250-ton forging capacity, adjustable 120–360 mm stroke, and rigid mechanical construction provide excellent forming accuracy, repeatability, and long service life. Built to withstand high forging loads, the PS 160 is well suited for manufacturers producing forged steel components requiring consistent quality and high productivity.

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