Press feeding systems
Automatic Stacker
The last link in a roll forming or cut-to-length line: a unit that collects the cut profile or sheet at line speed and stacks it in pack order. Manual stacking is the step that most limits line speed and most raises the risk of damage; automatic stacking removes that bottleneck.
Key features
Does not cap line speed
Stacking runs to the line's output tempo, so the line never has to slow down or wait for the stack.
Counted packs
Pieces per pack come from the recipe; counting is not left to the operator and the pack leaves ready to ship.
Surface protection
The profile is placed rather than dragged into position, which lowers the risk of scratching on parts with a visible face.
Areas of use
- Roll forming manufacturers
- Steel service centres
- Racking and storage systems
- Roofing and facade producers
Frequently asked
Common questions
Can it be added to a line I already have?
In most cases yes, but two things decide it: the line's discharge height, and whether the cutting unit can give a signal. The stacker needs a trigger from the cut to know when to move; if the control system cannot expose that signal, an intermediate solution is built. The layout also has to leave clear floor space on the pick-up side for a forklift or pallet truck.
Will the same stacker handle different profile sections?
As long as the section family is similar, yes — the setting changes with the recipe. But profiles with very different width-to-height ratios (a narrow rail versus a wide trapezoidal sheet, say) do not work well on the same holding arrangement. Telling us up front which profile families will run on the line lets us pick the right arrangement.
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