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Cutting lines
Cutting lines for sheet metal: precision and productivity
Elmea cutting lines are designed for those who cannot afford machine downtime and want a clean, repeatable and fast cut. Each sheet metal cutting unit leaves our workshop in Robecco sul Naviglio ready to be integrated with the existing servo line, without requiring complex coupling operations or lengthy set-up phases. These units operate by means of a mechanically driven oscillating blade, which shears the strip into pieces of a programmed length. The blade descends onto the advancing strip, makes the cut and rises again continuously, synchronising with the rhythm of the press. The result is a clean cut, without deformation of the edge, even on sheets of varying thickness.
Elmea longitudinal cutting lines work in close contact with the press. The machine body is compact by definition: it does not take up space, slow down or complicate matters. It naturally combines with our motorised straighteners, idle roller straighteners and electronic feeders to form a complete and efficient compact feeding line.
Each unit is mounted on a pedestal with manual height adjustment of ±50 mm. This allows the cutting mouth to be precisely aligned with the strip passage height in a matter of seconds, without tools and without stopping production.
Why choose Elmea cutting lines:
- Truly compact: can be positioned close to the press, without taking up additional space on the line
- Quick setup: no complex coupling, no laborious adjustment
- Height adjustment: pedestal with manual stroke ±50 mm for immediate alignment with the belt
- Multiple cutting: multiple strips cut simultaneously for faster production cycles
- Robust structure: electro-welded steel frame for intensive working environments
- Reduced maintenance: long-lasting components that reduce plant downtime
Oil-dynamic machines: power and control at each cut
The hydraulic machines allow to break several strips simultaneously, optimizing cycle times and increasing the productivity of the entire plant. Hydraulic cutting lines for sheet metal processing are the right response when traditional mechanical force is not sufficient. Our company designs and manufactures hydraulic machines that use hydraulic oil pressure to transmit high, constant, and perfectly controlled force, even on wide belts and materials of demanding thickness.
The operation is based on Pascal’s principle: the pressure exerted on a fluid in a closed circuit is transmitted unchanged in every direction. An electric motor drives the hydraulic pump, which puts the oil under pressure. The control valves direct the flow to the cylinders. The piston transmits force linearly to the blade, ensuring a clean, repeatable cut without deformation at the edge, cycle after cycle.
Our hydraulic cutting units integrate maximum pressure valves for circuit protection and operator safety. Elmea hydraulic units are built to integrate directly into the production line: they can be mounted on a pedestal with manual height adjustment, to quickly align with the belt passage height, or integrated within the splitting line to maximize the compactness of the plant. They work in combination with our motor straighteners, compact power lines and electronic automation and control systems.
Why choose Elmea hydraulic machines:
- High and constant force: handles demanding thicknesses with clean cuts and without deformations
- Electrowelded steel structure: ideal for wide strip and intensive production cycles
- Double configuration: on pedestal with height adjustment or integrated into the breaking line
- Protected hydraulic circuit: maximum pressure valve for operator and machinery safety
- Accuracy and repeatability: consistent performance over time, ideal for series productions
- Reduced maintenance: durable components designed to minimize system downtime
- Customization: custom configuration based on tape width, thickness and production cycle
Do you want to know what is the most suitable hydraulic machine for your line? Contact our technical office: we will get back to you quickly with a tailor-made technical proposal.
