One of the most evident testaments to our innovation capability is represented by our panel saws, capable of cutting practically any type of product with precision and reliability. When one of our customers requested an automated system for cutting fiber cement panels, our designers responded by creating a tailor-made solution that transformed their production process.
The MODUL A 140, one of our flagship machines, has been developed to perform rip cuts, cross cuts, and trims in sequence and complete automation. This advanced system not only meets the specific requirements of the customer but also optimizes the workflow, reducing production times and improving overall efficiency.
What truly sets Arco International apart is our ability to create a perfect synergy between machines that typically operate separately and sequentially. This integrated approach allows our solutions to work in synergy, enhancing performance and minimizing downtime. As a result, our clients benefit from increased productivity, reliability, and, most importantly, a system tailored precisely to their specific production requirements.
Our motorized roller conveyors deliver unparalleled operational efficiency. The loading unit is constructed with a robust "L"-shaped iron frame, designed to ensure maximum stability and long-term durability. The rollers, equipped with toothed sprockets at the ends, are driven by a powerful gear motor connected to a chain, which is fully shielded from dust and debris. This design ensures an extended operational lifespan and minimizes maintenance requirements. The conveyor is also designed with strategically placed openings to facilitate forklift access, customizable upon request to perfectly suit your specific needs. Safety is a top priority, ensured by the sophisticated muting system.
Our lifting table combines power and precision through its advanced hydraulic system with a motorized roller conveyor. Built with a 140 mm HEB beam structure and high-quality steel "X" arms crafted via oxy-cutting; this solution is designed to handle heavy loads with ease. The pins, wheels, and bushings are equipped with visible grease fittings for simplified maintenance. The lifting mechanism is powered by two hydraulic cylinders, operated by an independent hydraulic unit featuring a dual-speed gear pump. Reliable and safe operation is ensured by the non-return valve and the integrated safety perimeter.
Precision and durability for maximum efficiency
The fixed platform by Arco International is designed to support the entire panel stack with maximum stability. The work surface consists of a table coated with polished steel, featuring an advanced pneumatic device for precise alignment: fixed for the front and adjustable for the sides. This ensures the highest accuracy during pre-cutting operations. Thanks to the automatic pressure regulator, the device intelligently adapts to the thickness of the stack, optimizing efficiency and minimizing waste.
Innovation for precise and clean cuts
Our pre-cutting unit, equipped with a suction hood, is built on a robust base with high-precision guides. The mobile blade-holder assembly, controlled by the PLC, ensures automatic positioning for executing perfect pre-cuts. The pressure system with self-adjusting wheels automatically adapts to the thickness of the panels, while the integrated suction hood guarantees a clean and safe working environment. The management software offers exceptional flexibility, allowing users to decide whether to unload the pre-cut as a final piece or as the first discharge.
High performance and advanced automation
The pushing unit is a cutting-edge solution for loading and front-aligning the panels to be processed. The robust structure, equipped with arms featuring electronic thickness adjustment, ensures rapid and efficient automatic loading of the panel saw. The brushless motor, with adjustable speed ranging from 0 to 90 m/min, provides precise and continuous movement, perfectly adapting to production needs. The advanced lateral aligner allows for corrections up to 70 mm, ensuring flawless results even with large materials.
Power and precision in every cut
Our 3500 mm rip cutting axis is built on a normalized steel bridge structure, providing exceptional rigidity and long operational life. The movement of the tool carriage, on high-precision hardened guides, ensures flawless repeatability. The brushless motors and advanced gear reducers guarantee continuous speed variation, enabling clean and precise cuts even on more resistant materials. The suction hood, coated with hard steel, prevents wear caused by abrasive dust, extending the machine's service life.
Flexible solutions for every need
The mobile table for the unloading of rip cuts is designed to handle large trims with utmost ease. If the cut exceeds a certain size, the machine is capable of performing multiple front trimming operations, optimizing the production process. The discharge of the rear strips has also been designed to ensure a continuous and uninterrupted workflow, with work surface openings that allow for rapid and precise expulsion of the trims.
Optimal efficiency in every cutting cycle
The platform at the entry of the cross cuts, coated in steel, serves as the perfect connection point between the rip and cross cutting axes. Equipped with a fixed guide and adjustable alignment devices, this solution ensures precise lateral alignment, regardless of the material thickness. The pneumatically controlled front and lateral alignment device ensures that each panel is perfectly positioned before entering the cross cutting cycle, increasing productivity and reducing waste.
Maximum precision in cross cuts
The pushing unit, featuring a robust tubular crossbeam and 13 positioning clamps, is the ideal solution for performing cross cuts with precision. Powered by a brushless motor, the pushing system ensures accurate positioning and electronic speed control, delivering high-quality results in every work cycle. The position detection encoder ensures error-free operation, providing unmatched precision.
Power and precision in every cut
Our 1350 mm cross cutting axis is built on a normalized steel bridge structure, providing exceptional rigidity and long operational life. The movement of the tool carriage, on high-precision hardened guides, ensures flawless repeatability. The brushless motors and advanced gear reducers guarantee continuous speed variation, enabling clean and precise cuts even on more resistant materials.
A system as simple as it is functional
Downstream of the rip cutting station, there is a hatch for the automatic discharge of trims into the area below. The unique feature is that the choice to eliminate the trim from the front or rear of the system is made automatically based on the size of the scrap.
Strength and durability under stress
This specialized table is designed to free the machine from the cut material stack and consists of a motorized unit with an inclined extractor. The innovative solution developed by our engineers allows the table to slide along a central guide, passing beneath the pressure bar to collect the stack and remove it from the cutting area.
Efficiency and automation for logistics
This stacking unit is designed to automate a process that is typically performed manually. Aiming to optimize every single phase, this system eliminates the manual stacking of the finished product, making the material stack mobile without the need for human force.
Efficiency and automation at the service of logistics
Our lifting table combines power and precision thanks to its advanced hydraulic system with a motorized roller conveyor. Built with a 140 mm HEB beam structure and high-quality steel "X" arms, this solution is designed to easily support heavy loads.
The right placement for every piece
The removal process is carried out with the aid of a long conveyor belt running longitudinally beneath the machine. The belt features a slight incline, which facilitates this phase.
Improving scrap management
In this fast-paced and flexible world, our machines adapt, even ahead of their time. However, storage and management of scrap can still be challenging. The variety of raw and finished panel sizes results in even more scrap in different shapes and dimensions. To standardize this product, our engineers have designed a hydraulic system for trimming the waste.