Ursviken Optima CNC Press Brake

$500,000 – $5,000,000+ depending on tonnage and length Updated 2026-03-17

Key Specifications

Capacity

200 – 4,000 ton

Bending Length

Up to 12,000 mm (40 ft)

Maximum Plate Thickness

Up to 100+ mm at reduced bend radius

Drive

Hydraulic, CNC-synchronized dual cylinder

Crowning

Automatic mechanical and hydraulic crowning

Backgauge

Multi-axis with positioning accuracy ±0.1 mm

Overview

Ursviken Technology is a Swedish manufacturer of heavy-duty CNC press brakes specializing in very large tonnage machines from 200 tons to 4,000 tons, targeting industries where conventional press brakes are too small: shipbuilding, energy, offshore structure fabrication, and heavy transport equipment. The Ursviken Optima is the company's flagship series, available in configurations up to 4,000 tons bending force and bending lengths to 12 meters (40 feet) for very large structural plate components. Ursviken machines are built with extra-heavy frames to resist the elastic deformation that plagues lighter machines under high tonnage, maintaining bend angle accuracy on 50mm+ structural steel plates. The Optima's CNC system features multi-axis backgauge with active positioning, material property compensation for springback prediction, and optional laser-based bend angle measurement for closed-loop angle correction. Ursviken's machines are used by Kvaerner, Sevan Marine, and major offshore structure fabricators for bending heavy plate components for platforms, jackets, and vessels.

Full Specifications

Parameter	Value
Capacity	200 – 4,000 ton
Bending Length	Up to 12,000 mm (40 ft)
Maximum Plate Thickness	Up to 100+ mm at reduced bend radius
Drive	Hydraulic, CNC-synchronized dual cylinder
Crowning	Automatic mechanical and hydraulic crowning
Backgauge	Multi-axis with positioning accuracy ±0.1 mm
Angle Measurement	Laser-based angle monitoring (optional)
Frame	Extra-heavy welded steel (bending force rated)
Control	Delem DA-69T or proprietary Ursviken CNC
Tooling	Custom-engineered for heavy plate applications

Specifications sourced from machinio.com — verified 2026-03-28

Strengths & Limitations

Strengths

Unmatched capacity range to 4,000 tons — handles very heavy structural plate bending
Extra-heavy frame construction eliminates deflection errors at maximum tonnage
Swedish engineering heritage trusted by major offshore and shipbuilding contractors
Laser-based angle measurement option for closed-loop heavy plate bending
Custom tooling engineering for specialized heavy plate bend applications

Limitations

Extreme capital cost limits to large industrial producers with matching volumes
Very large footprint and structural floor loading requirements
Long lead times for custom heavy tonnage configurations
Limited tooling availability beyond Ursviken custom solutions

Best For

Offshore structure and subsea equipment fabricators bending structural plate Shipbuilders and marine fabricators bending frames and hull plating Energy sector manufacturers producing wind turbine towers and large pressure vessels Heavy transport equipment producers bending chassis and structural members

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the maximum plate thickness the Optima can bend?

Plate thickness depends on material strength and bend radius. At 4,000 ton capacity, the Optima bends 100mm mild steel at achievable bend radii. High-strength steel (S420, S550) requires proportionally higher tonnage for equivalent thickness.

02 Are Ursviken machines available outside Europe?

Yes. Ursviken exports globally through an agent and service partner network. Major installations exist in South Korea, China, Norway, Netherlands, and North America for offshore and energy sector customers.

03 Does Ursviken design custom tooling?

Yes. For heavy plate applications, standard tooling is often inadequate. Ursviken engineers custom punch and die tooling for each customer application, including flanging punches, radius dies, and special profile tools for structural members.