Automation
SLU Series
by Han's Laser
Compact loader/unloader with vacuum suction loading, comb-fork unloading, and PLC-based control
18.5 x 5.6 x 4 m
Footprint (L x W x H)
40 m/min
Max travel speed
8 m/min
Max positioning speed
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Ideal For
- Fabricators wanting reliable, compact automation without a full tower storage system
- Shops running single-machine setups with plans to scale to multi-machine lines
- Operations needing PLC-level control with optional upgrade to full FMS scheduling
- Facilities prioritizing floor space efficiency with a proven gantry-style design
Footprint (L x W x H)
18.5 x 5.6 x 4 m
Max travel speed
40 m/min
Max positioning speed
8 m/min
Max sheet size
3,000 x 1,500 x 5 mm
Key Features
SLU Series Features
Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.
Ease of Operation
- Vacuum suction loading with independently controlled cups and single-sheet detection
- Comb-fork unloading device for clean horizontal transfer of finished parts and scrap
- PLC-based control with modular programming, diagnostics, and alarm systems
Built-In Extras
- Two 4-tonne electronic carts at 20 m/min for continuous material flow
- Stress-relieved welded C-frame for long-term dimensional stability
- Safety interlock switches and full guardrails for personnel protection
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Full Specifications
Han's SLU Series Technical Details
Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.
- Footprint (L x W x H)
- 18.5 x 5.6 x 4 m
- Max travel speed
- 40 m/min
- Max positioning speed
- 8 m/min
- Max sheet size
- 3,000 x 1,500 x 5 mm
- Max attraction weight
- 180 kg
- Electronic carts
- 2 units, 4 tonnes each
- Cart travel speed
- 20 m/min
- Control
- PLC-based with optional FMS
- Power
- 380 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase
| Footprint (L x W x H) | 18.5 x 5.6 x 4 m |
| Max travel speed | 40 m/min |
| Max positioning speed | 8 m/min |
| Max sheet size | 3,000 x 1,500 x 5 mm |
| Max attraction weight | 180 kg |
| Electronic carts | 2 units, 4 tonnes each |
| Cart travel speed | 20 m/min |
| Control | PLC-based with optional FMS |
| Power | 380 V, 50 Hz, 3-phase |
- Vacuum suction loading with independently controlled cups and single-sheet detection
- Comb-fork unloading device for clean horizontal transfer of finished parts and scrap
- Stress-relieved welded C-frame for long-term dimensional stability
- PLC-based control with modular programming, diagnostics, and alarm systems
- Two 4-tonne electronic carts at 20 m/min for continuous material flow
- Safety interlock switches and full guardrails for personnel protection
- FMS intelligent scheduling via Hans APC-FMS 4.0 platform
- ERP, MES, WMS, and CAM system integration
- 1-to-N production line expansion for multi-machine configurations
- Mid-volume sheet metal fabrication requiring automated material handling
- Shops with limited floor space needing a compact loading and unloading solution
- Operations standardizing on PLC-based automation with room for future FMS expansion
- Facilities processing sheets up to 3,000 x 1,500 mm on fiber laser cutters
FAQ
SLU Series Questions
Answers to common questions about the SLU Series.
The SLU Series loads and unloads sheets up to 3,000 x 1,500 x 5 mm with a maximum attraction weight of 180 kg. Two electronic carts rated at 4 tonnes each transport material to and from the cutting station.
No. The SLU is a standalone loading and unloading system that works with electronic carts for material transport. It does not require a separate storage tower, making it a compact option for shops with limited floor space.
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