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50‑Ton Hydraulic Power for Heavy‑Duty Tube & Bar Drawing Machines – Engineered for Demanding Reductions

  • Apr 17
  • 3 min read

High‑force hydraulic drawbenches deliver smooth, controllable drawing for large‑diameter tubes, thick‑wall sections, and high‑strength alloys – ideal for oil & gas, power generation, and heavy machinery.

The Power of 50‑Ton Hydraulic Drawing

When processing large‑diameter tubes or high‑strength materials, standard drawing machines often fall short. The 50‑ton hydraulic cold drawing machine bridges the gap between light‑duty systems and ultra‑heavy 200‑500 ton equipment. It provides:

  • Smooth, impact‑free force – Hydraulic cylinders apply gradual pressure, eliminating chatter and surface defects.

  • Controllable drawing speed – Infinitely variable from 0 to 8 m/min via servo‑proportional valves.

  • Overload protection – Built‑in hydraulic relief prevents damage to dies and tooling.

  • Compact footprint – High force in a relatively small machine, ideal for medium‑scale production lines.


Key Technical Specifications

Parameter

Value

Nominal drawing force

50 tons (500 kN)

Max tube OD

Up to 150 mm (solid bar up to 100 mm)

Max wall thickness

Up to 20 mm

Drawing length

Up to 12 meters

Drawing speed

0 – 8 m/min (programmable)

Die technology

Carbide / DLC‑coated for long life

Control system

PLC with touchscreen HMI


Materials You Can Process

  • Carbon & alloy steel (1045, 4140, 4130)

  • Stainless steel (304, 316, 17‑4 PH)

  • Copper & brass (C11000, C12200, C26000)

  • Aluminum (6061, 7075, 2024)

  • Titanium (Grade 2, Grade 5)


Critical Applications

Industry

Typical Products

Oil & gas

Downhole instrumentation lines, small casing

Power generation

Boiler tubes, heat exchanger sections

Heavy machinery

Hydraulic cylinder tubes, piston rods

Aerospace

Structural tubing, actuator components

Automotive

Heavy‑wall driveshafts, steering components


Why Choose Hydraulic Over Chain‑Driven at 50 Tons?

Feature

Hydraulic

Chain‑Driven

Force smoothness

Excellent (no pulsation)

Moderate (chain link impact)

Speed control

Infinitely variable

Step or limited variable

Maintenance

Hydraulic oil & seals

Chain tensioning, sprocket wear

Overload protection

Built‑in relief

Shear pins or clutch

Surface finish on soft alloys

Superior (no chatter marks)

Risk of marking


Integrated Line Components

A complete 50‑ton hydraulic drawing line typically includes:

  1. Automatic pointer – Rotary swager or hydraulic pointing machine

  2. 50‑ton hydraulic drawbench – Main drawing unit

  3. In‑line straightener – Multi‑roll or two‑roll for geometric correction

  4. Cut‑to‑length system – Precision saw or shear

  5. Automatic stacker – Bundling for downstream processes


Operational Benefits

  • Higher yield – Smooth drawing reduces scrap from tearing or dimensional errors

  • Better surface quality – No stick‑slip vibration; ready for polishing or coating

  • Longer die life – Consistent hydraulic force minimizes die wear

  • Energy efficiency – Variable‑displacement pump delivers power on demand

  • Data logging – Full traceability of force, speed, and position for quality certification


Who Needs a 50‑Ton Hydraulic Drawbench?

  • Metal service centers – Processing medium‑diameter tubes and bars for multiple customers

  • Component manufacturers – Producing hydraulic cylinder tubes, shafts, and precision parts

  • Aerospace suppliers – Drawing high‑strength alloys with tight tolerances

  • Oil & gas subcontractors – Preparing downhole and instrumentation tubing


Conclusion

The 50‑ton hydraulic tube and bar drawing machine offers the perfect balance of power, precision, and affordability for medium‑to‑heavy drawing applications. Its smooth hydraulic force, combined with modern closed‑loop controls, delivers consistent quality on carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, and titanium – making it a versatile workhorse for any precision metal forming line.

Ready to upgrade your drawing capacity? Contact us to discuss your material, diameter range, and reduction requirements.


Know More About Us FangRong Metallurgical Equipment Manufacturer in China since 1998. Professional in Metal Straightening machine, Cold Drawing machine, Push Pointer Drawing Machine, Automatic Three Lines Drawing Machine, Thread rolling machine, Tube-end shrinking machine, Pointing Machine, Core pipe machine, Polishing Machine etc.


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