The great flexibility of hydraulic systems is due to the ability of the user to program strokes, forces and speeds to fit the specific application, which makes cold forging an attractive solution. Single and multi-station hydraulic presses have an unlimited working capacity, offering
advantages especially for long shaft-shaped parts.

Multi-station hydraulic presses require a very rigid press frame in conjunction with a tall slide in order to absorb the high off-center loads which result from the different force requirements of the individual stations. Schuler’s patented ringvalve prefill valves significantly shorten the cycle time of the hydraulic press. These valves provide fast filling of the hydraulic cylinders during rapid closing.