Plastic sheet thermoforming, punching and stacking machine VFS

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Product overview The Thermoforming Machine Model VFS, designed and manufactured by SUTEAU-ANVER, is a hydraulic beam press for thermoforming and cutting non‑metallic materials. It processes flexible or semi‑rigid materials in rolls or sheets and is configured for high‑volume production with options for inline feeding and outfeeding systems. Made in France.

Construction and operation The frame consists of a fixed lower table and an upper movable beam supported by four vertical uprights. A central hydraulic cylinder drives the beam for controlled descent and rise. Beam guidance is provided at the four corners by celoron contact pads. Cutting action is symmetrical around the central cutting area. The bottom cutting point is defined by four mechanical stops; these stops are automatically adjusted to the die height during an adjustment phase by a motor‑reducer and electronic speed variator. After automatic setup, the cutting point can be fine‑tuned from the control screen with a resolution of 0.01 mm. An optional air spray system can be fitted to reduce contamination on the upper side of the stops.

Safety and adjustments The upper stop position (die clearance) is adjustable at any time via the operator screen. Position feedback is provided by a linear potentiometer with an accuracy of ±5 mm. For safe intervention under the movable beam, the beam can be hydraulically locked in the raised position; this lock engages automatically on machine stop or during die changes.

Key features

• Welded mechanical frame: Fixed table and upper beam supported by vertical uprights for structural stability.
• Symmetrical cutting force: Designed to ensure repeatable, precise cuts across the die area.
• Advanced HMI: User interface with multi‑language support and storage for up to 999 production programs.
• High production rate: Capable of up to 18 cuts per minute, depending on configuration and die.
• Customizable integration: Options for material feeding, outfeeding and additional automation to fit production needs.
• Origin: Made in France.

Commercial advantages

• Versatility: Processes sheets or rolls, single or multiple layers, flexible or semi‑rigid materials.
• Serviceability: Readily available spare parts to facilitate maintenance and reduce downtime.
• Scalability: Machine configurations and options allow adaptation to evolving production requirements.

Available options

• VFS STANDARD (standard configuration)
• Oil cooler unit
• Hydraulic die clamping on upper and lower sides

Technical specifications

• Electric supply: 400 V three‑phase + Neutral + Earth, 50 Hz
• Power: 12 kW to 40 kW depending on version
• Pneumatic supply: Dry air, 6 bar
• Cutting table width: according to your needs
• Cutting table depth: according to your needs
• Closing force: 100 tons to 500 tons
• Pressure maintaining time: adjustable from 1 to 250 s
• Flatness tolerance: ±0.1 mm/m (fixed lower plate and upper movable plate)
• Quick descent speed: adjustable from 50 to 270 mm/s
• Slow descent speed: adjustable from 5 to 20 mm/s
• Opening speed: adjustable from 50 to 270 mm/s
• Adjustable stroke: 20 to 1000 mm (other strokes on request)
• Daylight between table and beam (without die): 1000 mm (other daylight on request)
• Working height (top of table): 800 mm