Linear loading system LiftMaster Linear

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Overview
The LiftMaster Linear is a portal loading/unloading unit that automatically loads and unloads sheet metal along a linear axis to up to three processing machines and up to six tool stations. The system accepts cart systems, machines, loading stations and unloading platforms. Optional Sort and Scrap Skeleton Separation modules separate finished parts from scrap.

Key benefits

• Large sheet handling: supports maximum sheet sizes up to 6000 mm x 2500 mm depending on variant.
• Flexible layout: can connect up to three machines or a storage unit across multiple station configurations.
• Fully automatable: optional SortMaster enables automatic part removal, sorting and stacking.
• Improved throughput: scrap skeleton separation enables single-stroke handling and cycle times below one minute per sheet in suitable configurations.

Equipment and options

• Multi-machine connection: simultaneous loading/unloading for up to three processing machines; coordinated via TruTops FMC.
• Suction frame and unloading rake: individually controlled suction cups lift raw sheets and place processed sheets on pallet changers and in the unloading area.
• Scrap skeleton separation: expandable grippers on the suction frame remove the scrap skeleton while finished parts remain for unloading.
• Belt prongs: enable precise, low-mark unloading of parts where applicable.
• SortMaster (optional): automated picking, sorting and stacking of cut finished parts.

Technical specifications

• Model variants: large format | maxi format | oversize formats (6000 x 2000 mm and 6000 x 2500 mm).
• Loading — max sheet size: 3000 x 1500 mm | 4000 x 2000 mm | 6000 x 2000 mm | 6000 x 2500 mm.
• Loading — min sheet size: typically 1000 x 1000 mm (varies by variant).
• Loading — max sheet thickness: up to 30 mm (varies; largest variant 25 mm).
• Loading — max sheet weight: 1100 kg | 1900 kg | 2360 kg | 2960 kg.
• Unloading — max sheet size: same per variant as loading.
• Unloading — min sheet size: typically 150 x 150 mm (varies by variant).
• Unloading — max sheet thickness: up to 30 mm (some variants 20 mm); belt prongs max thickness 15 mm where applicable.
• Unloading — max sheet weight: 1100 kg | 1900 kg | 2400 kg | 2400 kg.