Automation
CLU Series
by Han's Laser
Modular gantry loader/unloader with independent loading and unloading for non-stop laser cutting
3015 (up to 3,000 x 1,500 x 25 mm), 4020 (up to 4,000 x 2,000 x 16 mm)
Sheet formats
Compact gantry structure
Frame type
Vacuum suction cups with sheet separation
Loading method
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Ideal For
- Fabricators wanting entry-level automation with a clear upgrade path to full tower systems
- Shops with floor space constraints needing a compact gantry-style solution
- Operations processing thick plate (up to 25 mm in 3015 format)
- Facilities planning staged automation rollouts with modular expansion
Sheet formats
3015 (up to 3,000 x 1,500 x 25 mm), 4020 (up to 4,000 x 2,000 x 16 mm)
Frame type
Compact gantry structure
Loading method
Vacuum suction cups with sheet separation
Unloading method
Independent fork mechanism
Key Features
CLU Series Features
Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.
Precision & Performance
- Compact gantry structure with minimized footprint and strong load-bearing capacity
- Modular construction for rapid commissioning and flexible layout changes
Ease of Operation
- Independent loading and unloading modules for non-stop laser cutting cycles
- Sheet separation and automatic thickness detection to prevent misfeeds
- IoT-enabled control system with MES platform integration
Built-In Extras
- Standard safety guardrails and interlock switches
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Full Specifications
Han's CLU Series Technical Details
Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.
- Sheet formats
- 3015 (up to 3,000 x 1,500 x 25 mm), 4020 (up to 4,000 x 2,000 x 16 mm)
- Frame type
- Compact gantry structure
- Loading method
- Vacuum suction cups with sheet separation
- Unloading method
- Independent fork mechanism
- Sheet detection
- Automatic thickness detection and separation
- Control
- IoT-enabled with MES integration capability
- Safety
- Full guardrails and interlock switches
| Sheet formats | 3015 (up to 3,000 x 1,500 x 25 mm), 4020 (up to 4,000 x 2,000 x 16 mm) |
| Frame type | Compact gantry structure |
| Loading method | Vacuum suction cups with sheet separation |
| Unloading method | Independent fork mechanism |
| Sheet detection | Automatic thickness detection and separation |
| Control | IoT-enabled with MES integration capability |
| Safety | Full guardrails and interlock switches |
- Independent loading and unloading modules for non-stop laser cutting cycles
- Compact gantry structure with minimized footprint and strong load-bearing capacity
- Sheet separation and automatic thickness detection to prevent misfeeds
- Modular construction for rapid commissioning and flexible layout changes
- IoT-enabled control system with MES platform integration
- Standard safety guardrails and interlock switches
- Tower storage expansion for lights-out manufacturing capability
- Multi-machine configurations via modular add-on units
- Sheet metal shops needing continuous automated cutting without a large system footprint
- Facilities processing both 3015 and 4020 format sheets on fiber lasers
- Operations starting with basic automation and planning to scale to tower storage later
- Job shops requiring fast layout changes and modular installation
FAQ
CLU Series Questions
Answers to common questions about the CLU Series.
In 3015 format, the CLU handles sheets up to 25 mm thick. In 4020 format, the maximum thickness is 16 mm. Both configurations include automatic thickness detection and sheet separation.
Yes. The CLU's modular design supports tower storage expansion for shops moving toward lights-out manufacturing. The IoT-enabled control system connects to MES platforms for centralized production management.
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