Radial press

A radial press (1) with a first and a second ring structure (2;

• 3) extending around a press axis (X) and, disposed between them around the press axis (X), several pressing elements (8) braced in a displaceable manner at bracing faces (11;
• 12) associated with the ring structures (2;
• 3), wherein an axial distance of the two ring structures (2;
• 3) from one another is variable by means of a hydraulic drive system, which comprises a multiplicity of hydraulic cylinder-piston units (33) oriented parallel to the press axis (X) and disposed in a distributed manner around the press axis (X), of which respectively cylinders (35) are coupled with the first ring structure and piston rods (39) are coupled with the second ring structure, and wherein furthermore at least the bracing faces (11;
• 12) associated with one of the two ring structures (2;
• 3) are oriented at an inclination to the press axis (X),
• wherein the radial press comprises an electromechanical rapid positioning drive (51) comprising several positioners (53) acting functionally in parallel with one another and coordinated with one another.