Salvagnini B3 170/5100XL
Key Specifications
max bending force
table length
distance between side frames
throat depth
max approach and return speed
bending speed
How much does the Salvagnini B3 170/5100XL cost?
Price estimate
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Overview
The Salvagnini B3 170/5100XL stretches the 170 ton B3 to a 5,100 mm (200.8 in) table. At this force it is offered only as an XL, so the 520 mm throat, 450 mm stroke and 700 mm table-ram distance come with the length.
Five metres at 170 tons is a specialised combination. The force per metre is low, which points to thin material: architectural trim, long cable trays, facade cassettes and similar parts where the length of the bend, not its difficulty, is the problem. The side frames are 4,620 mm apart, enough for most long parts to pass straight through.
Ram approach and return are listed at 180 mm/s. That is slower than the 220 mm/s of the B3 240/5100, which has the same table length and the same 21,500 kg mass, so if cycle time on long parts matters the heavier-rated model is the quicker one. Bending speed is 15 mm/s as on every B3.
The machine is 6,330 mm long, 2,080 mm wide and 3,705 mm high and weighs 21,500 kg (47,399 lb). Average consumption is 2 kWh. With bends this long, angle control is done by the AMS laser system, which can measure at a single point regardless of the length of the press brake.
Full Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Max Bending Force | 170 Tons |
| Table Length | 5,100 mm (200.8 in) |
| Distance Between Side Frames | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) |
| Throat Depth | 520 mm (20.5 in) |
| Max Approach and Return Speed | 180 mm/s |
| Bending Speed | 15 mm/s (regulated by current standards) |
| Max Stroke | 450 mm (17.7 in) |
| Table Ram Distance | 700 mm (27.6 in) |
| Total Length | 6,330 mm (249.2 in) |
| Total Width | 2,080 mm (81.9 in) |
| Total Height | 3,705 mm (145.9 in) |
| Average Consumption | 2 kWh |
| Machine Weight | 21,500 kg (47,399 lb) |
Specifications sourced from salvagninigroup.com — verified 2026-10-05
Strengths & Limitations
Strengths
- 5,100 mm (200.8 in) table with 4,620 mm between the side frames
- XL window as standard: 520 mm throat, 450 mm stroke, 700 mm table-ram distance
- Average consumption of 2 kWh on a five-metre machine
- AMS measures the bending angle at a single point regardless of machine length
- S-CROWNING keeps the bend consistent along the whole bending length
Limitations
- Approach and return speed of 180 mm/s; the B3 240/5100 reaches 220 mm/s
- 170 tons over 5,100 mm limits the work to thin gauge at full length
- Total length of 6,330 mm and mass of 21,500 kg (47,399 lb)
- No standard-frame version at this length and force
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
01
The table length is 5,100 mm (200.8 in). The distance between the side frames is 4,620 mm, and throat depth is 520 mm for parts that extend beyond the frames.
02
The two share table length, dimensions and mass in Salvagnini's table. The B3 240/5100 has more force and a 220 mm/s approach speed. The B3 170/5100XL is listed at a lower average consumption, 2 kWh. If the work is thin sheet and force is not needed, that is the difference to weigh.
03
Maximum approach and return speed is 180 mm/s and bending speed is 15 mm/s. The bending speed is regulated by current standards, so it does not vary between B3 models.
04
With AMS, a laser system that detects variations in the bending angle due to sheet metal springback. Salvagnini states that the measurement can be performed in a single point, regardless of the length of the press brake, for shorter cycles.
