{"id":2372,"date":"2026-06-30T08:59:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/product\/hydraulic-press-lateral-shift-anvil-cylinder\/"},"modified":"2026-06-30T08:59:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T08:59:01","slug":"hydraulic-press-lateral-shift-anvil-cylinder","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/proizvod\/hydraulic-press-lateral-shift-anvil-cylinder\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydraulic Press Lateral Shift Anvil Cylinder"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n Hydraulic Press \u00b7 Lateral Shift Anvil Cylinder<\/span><\/p>\n

The Only Cylinder
That Moves Sideways<\/h2>\n

Master, side, return, leveling, tilt \u2014 every other cylinder on a hydraulic press acts vertically or angularly. The lateral shift anvil cylinder acts horizontally<\/em>. It slides the entire anvil and lower die assembly across the press bed \u2014 positioning different die stations under the ram or shifting the workpiece laterally between forging passes.<\/p>\n

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5,500mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Max Stroke<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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125\u2013250mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Bore Range<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1,546KN<\/span><\/div>\n
Max Thrust<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Horizontal<\/div>\n
Motion Axis<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Why Move the Anvil Sideways?<\/h2>\n

On a free-forging press, the workpiece goes through multiple forming steps \u2014 upsetting, drawing-out, flattening, punching \u2014 each requiring a different die shape. Without lateral shift, the operator must stop the press, crane-lift the old die out, crane-lift the new die in, align it, and clamp it. This changeover takes 15\u201360 minutes per die swap and breaks the forging heat \u2014 the billet cools while the die is being changed, requiring reheating and wasting energy.<\/p>\n

With a lateral shift anvil cylinder, multiple dies are pre-mounted on a long anvil table. The cylinder slides the table sideways to position the next die station under the ram \u2014 in 3\u201310 seconds, not 15\u201360 minutes. The billet stays hot, the press keeps running, and the forging sequence completes in a single heat. Korea Ever-Power manufactures lateral shift cylinders as part of the industrial engineering hydraulic cylinder<\/a> programme for press builders worldwide.<\/p>\n

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Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nValue<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Product<\/td>\nHydraulic Press Lateral Shift Anvil Cylinder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Function<\/td>\nMove the anvil (lower die assembly) laterally<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bore Diameter<\/td>\n125 mm \u2013 250 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rod Diameter<\/td>\n90 mm \u2013 180 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stroke<\/td>\n\u2264 5,500 mm (longest of any press cylinder)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maximum Thrust<\/td>\n1,546 KN (bore 250 mm \/ pressure 31.5 MPa)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Working Pressure<\/td>\nUp to 31.5 MPa<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Certification<\/td>\nISO 9001 \u00b7 100% hydrostatic tested<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Longest Stroke, Smallest Bore \u2014 Why That Makes Sense<\/h2>\n
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At first glance the lateral shift cylinder’s proportions look inverted \u2014 the longest stroke of any press cylinder (up to 5,500 mm) paired with the smallest bore (125\u2013250 mm). But these proportions follow directly from what the cylinder does: it moves an anvil table sideways across a wide press bed (long reach needed), against only the friction of the table’s linear guides (low force needed).<\/p>\n

The force required to slide a heavy anvil table horizontally on guide rails is a fraction of the table’s weight \u2014 typically 5\u201315% for well-lubricated steel-on-steel or roller guides. A 100-tonne anvil table on roller guides requires approximately 50\u2013150 KN of horizontal force to accelerate and shift. The 1,546 KN maximum thrust of the lateral shift cylinder provides a generous safety margin, plus the force needed to overcome inertia during rapid positioning moves.<\/p>\n

The long stroke, meanwhile, must span the full usable width of the press bed \u2014 including all die stations plus overtravel at each end. On a large free-forging press with 3\u20135 die stations spaced 1,000\u20131,200 mm apart, the total lateral travel can reach 4,000\u20135,500 mm. The cylinder must cover this entire distance in a single stroke.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Multi-Station Forging \u2014 Die Swap in Seconds, Not Hours<\/h2>\n

The lateral shift anvil cylinder transforms a single-die press into a multi-station forging centre. Multiple lower dies are bolted to the anvil table at fixed intervals. The cylinder positions each die station under the ram on command \u2014 completing a multi-step forging sequence without any die changeover downtime.<\/p>\n

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1<\/div>\n

Upsetting station<\/strong><\/div>\n

Flat die \u2014 compresses the billet to reduce height and increase cross-section. The lateral shift cylinder positions the flat die under the ram. Press stroke. Billet is upset.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Drawing-out station<\/strong><\/div>\n

V-die or swage die \u2014 elongates the billet into a bar or shaft. Cylinder shifts the table to position this die. Press strokes with manipulator rotation between passes.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Punching station<\/strong><\/div>\n

Punch and bolster die \u2014 creates a hole through the forging. Cylinder shifts to position the punch\/bolster pair. Press stroke punches through the heated workpiece.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Result: complete forging in one heat<\/strong><\/div>\n

All three steps \u2014 upset, draw, punch \u2014 completed in a single billet heat using lateral die shifts of 3\u201310 seconds each. No die changeover, no reheating, no crane lifts. Total time saved: 30\u2013120 minutes per part compared to single-die operation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Engineering Challenges \u2014 What Makes a 5.5-Metre Horizontal Cylinder Different<\/h2>\n

A vertical cylinder is supported along its axis by gravity \u2014 the rod hangs straight down. A horizontal cylinder fights gravity: the long rod sags under its own weight, and the anvil table mass creates a bending moment at the rod\/piston junction. These challenges require design features that vertical cylinders do not need.<\/p>\n

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\n Rod sag and bearing support<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 5,500 mm extension, even a 180 mm diameter steel rod sags measurably under its own weight. Intermediate rod support bearings \u2014 mounted on the press bed at intervals along the rod travel path \u2014 prevent the rod from deflecting downward and loading the rod seal asymmetrically. Without rod supports, the seal wears unevenly on the bottom, causing a leak that appears only at full extension.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n Piston rod connection strength<\/strong><\/p>\n

The anvil table attached to the rod end creates a cantilever load \u2014 the table’s weight acts at a distance from the cylinder’s bore centreline, producing a bending moment at the piston-rod junction. This junction must be designed for combined axial thrust plus bending moment, not axial thrust alone. Korea Ever-Power uses a solid forged piston-rod connection (not threaded assembly) for lateral shift cylinders to resist this combined loading.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

\n Positioning accuracy over long travel<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each die station must be positioned under the ram centre within \u00b12\u20133 mm \u2014 over a 5,500 mm total travel. This requires precise hydraulic control (proportional or servo valves), position feedback (magnetostrictive linear transducer or similar), and smooth, low-friction rod motion throughout the stroke. Korea Ever-Power hones the bore to the same Ra 0.2\u20130.4 \u00b5m finish as the press-force cylinders to ensure consistent motion quality. Contact the hydraulic cylinder engineering team<\/a> for positioning accuracy specifications.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Manufacturing Long-Stroke Horizontal Cylinders<\/h2>\n
\n \"Korea<\/p>\n

A 5,500 mm stroke cylinder requires a barrel length of approximately 6,000\u20136,500 mm (stroke plus piston length plus end cap depth). Machining a bore this long demands deep-hole boring equipment with exceptional straightness control \u2014 the bore centreline must not deviate more than 0.5 mm over the full length, or the piston will bind at full extension.<\/p>\n

Korea Ever-Power’s deep-hole boring capability extends to 6,000 mm depth \u2014 covering the full lateral shift cylinder range. After boring, the barrel is honed to Ra 0.2\u20130.4 \u00b5m over the entire stroke length. The rod is ground and chrome plated to matching straightness and finish standards. Because the rod must resist sag at full extension, Korea Ever-Power selects rod stock with verified straightness (bow \u2264 0.5 mm\/metre) before chrome plating and grinding.<\/p>\n

Every lateral shift cylinder is hydrostatic tested at 1.5\u00d7 working pressure AND functionally tested for full-stroke extension at the specified traverse speed \u2014 verifying smooth, continuous motion without stick-slip or speed variation across the 5,500 mm travel.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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OEM & ODM<\/h2>\n
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What You Provide<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Total lateral travel required (mm), number of die stations and spacing, anvil table weight (tonnes), guide type (slide\/roller), traverse speed requirement (mm\/s), positioning accuracy (\u00b1mm), mounting orientation (horizontal standard \u2014 confirm left or right hand), and the press bed drawing showing the cylinder mounting location and rod connection detail.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

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What the Factory Delivers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Engineering drawing with bore, rod, stroke, retracted length, rod support bearing positions, piston-rod connection detail, and mounting dimensions. Traverse speed and positioning accuracy verified by functional test. 100% hydrostatic test. Seal kits. Browse all industrial press cylinders<\/a> for complete press systems.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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FAQ<\/h2>\n
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How fast does the anvil shift between die stations?<\/h3>\n

Typical traverse speed is 50\u2013200 mm\/s depending on the anvil table weight and the press control system. A 1,200 mm shift between adjacent die stations takes 6\u201324 seconds at these speeds. The shift time is controlled by the hydraulic flow rate to the cylinder \u2014 higher flow means faster traverse but requires a larger pump or accumulator capacity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Can the anvil be shifted while the press ram is at the top of its stroke?<\/h3>\n

Yes \u2014 the lateral shift always occurs with the ram fully retracted and the workpiece clear of the upper die. The press control system interlocks the lateral shift with the ram position: the shift cylinder cannot activate unless the ram is confirmed at top dead centre and the ram cannot descend until the shift is confirmed at the target position. This interlock prevents the ram from striking an off-centre or moving anvil.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Is the lateral shift cylinder the same as the mobile workbench cylinder?<\/h3>\n

They are related but serve different structures. The lateral shift anvil cylinder moves the lower die assembly (anvil). The mobile workbench cylinder<\/a> moves the entire workbench \u2014 which may include the anvil, support structures, and tooling as a larger assembly. Both are horizontal-motion cylinders with long strokes, but they operate at different scales and force levels depending on the mass being moved. The same horizontal cylinder engineering \u2014 rod support, sag prevention, positioning control \u2014 applies to both. This engineering parallels the precision needed in forklift sideshift cylinder<\/a> and telescopic cylinder positioning<\/a> applications.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Related Categories<\/h2>\n
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\"Telescopic\"<\/div>\n
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Telescopic Hydraulic Cylinders \u2192<\/div>\n
Dump truck, trailer, hoist.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Forklift\"<\/div>\n
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Forklift Hydraulic Cylinders \u2192<\/div>\n
Lift, tilt, steer \u2014 OEM.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"AWV\"<\/div>\n
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Aerial Work Vehicle Cylinders \u2192<\/div>\n
Scissor, boom, platforms.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Hydraulic press lateral shift anvil cylinder \u2014 the horizontal actuator that slides the anvil (lower die assembly) sideways across the press bed. Every other cylinder on a hydraulic press moves vertically \u2014 the master pushes down, the return pulls up, the leveling lifts up. This one moves sideways. It positions different die stations under the ram without stopping the press, enables multi-step forging sequences in a single heat, and reduces die changeover time from hours to seconds. Bore 125\u2013250 mm, rod 90\u2013180 mm, stroke \u22645,500 mm, thrust up to 1,546 KN at 31.5 MPa. The longest stroke and smallest bore of any press cylinder \u2014 because lateral shifting needs reach, not brute force. Korea Ever-Power. ISO 9001. OEM & ODM.<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":2373,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[852],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2372","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-industrial-engineering-hydraulic-cylinders","pa_editor-cxm","first","instock","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2372","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2372"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2373"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2372"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2372"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2372"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hydrauliccylindersprice.com\/bs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2372"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}