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FABTECH 2026

AC Machinery

Oxyfuel

Element 400G

by Messer Cutting Systems

Large format gantry, rack-and-pinion, customizable configs

Rack-and-pinion

Drive system

Large format, customizable

Cutting area

6' to 16'

Cutting widths

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Element 400G

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Large format gantry cutting system

The Element 400 Gantry features a rack-and-pinion drive system, large cutting areas, and customizable configurations. A versatile gantry platform for multi-process operations including plasma and oxyfuel cutting.

Ideal For

  • Facilities processing plate up to 8" thick and 16' wide
  • Operations needing plasma, oxyfuel, bevelling, and marking on one gantry
  • High-throughput environments demanding 2,600 IPM positioning speeds
  • Shops seeking a configurable, expandable gantry platform

Drive system

Rack-and-pinion

Cutting area

Large format, customizable

Cutting widths

6' to 16'

Cutting lengths

Up to 150'

Key Features

Element 400G Features

Standard features that set this machine apart in demanding manufacturing environments.

Ease of Operation

  • Global Connect CNC control with 18.5" touchscreen display
  • Right- or left-hand mounted control console with tilt and swivel
  • Virtual Service remote diagnostics and consultation

Safety & Reliability

  • Enclosed powertrack cable management in both axes
  • SureStop collision sensor with easy-reset recovery

Cutting Capability

  • Helical rack and pinion drive systems for vibration-free cutting
  • Up to six torch stations with maximum two plasma heads

Built-In Extras

  • Positioning speeds up to 2,600 IPM for fast traverse

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Full Specifications

Element 400 Gantry Technical Details

Complete specifications, standard features, and optional upgrades.

Drive system
Rack-and-pinion
Cutting area
Large format, customizable
Cutting widths
6' to 16'
Cutting lengths
Up to 150'
Maximum cutting thickness
8"
Contouring speed
400 IPM
Positioning speed
Up to 2,600 IPM
Motion accuracy
+/-0.010" in 72" of travel
Repeatability
0.010"
CNC control
Global Connect with 18.5" touchscreen
Torch capacity
Up to six stations (maximum two plasma)
  • Helical rack and pinion drive systems for vibration-free cutting
  • Positioning speeds up to 2,600 IPM for fast traverse
  • Enclosed powertrack cable management in both axes
  • Up to six torch stations with maximum two plasma heads
  • Global Connect CNC control with 18.5" touchscreen display
  • Right- or left-hand mounted control console with tilt and swivel
  • SureStop collision sensor with easy-reset recovery
  • Virtual Service remote diagnostics and consultation
  • Bevel-R and Bevel-S plasma bevel units for weld preparation
  • Turbo Flame or ALFA oxyfuel cutting torches
  • Omniflow automated gas regulation system
  • Automatic torch spacing with programmable torch selection
  • FT100 torch ignitor and automatic height control
  • Plate markers (plasma, inkjet, pin marker)
  • Laser pointer for visual torch reference
  • Digital video camera for remote viewing
  • Automatic plate alignment system
  • Messer OMNIWIN nesting software
  • Machine Insight production data collection
  • OmniFab Industry 4.0 suite
  • Large-format plate cutting for structural steel and heavy fabrication
  • Multi-process operations combining plasma, oxyfuel, bevel, and marking
  • Steel service centres handling wide and long plate material
  • Shipbuilding and heavy industrial plate processing
  • Fabrication shops requiring high-speed, high-accuracy gantry cutting

FAQ

Element 400G Questions

Answers to common questions about the Element 400G.

Yes. Advanced plasma bevelling units including the Bevel-R and Bevel-S are available, supporting weld preparation directly on the cutting table.

Straight plasma, plasma bevelling, oxyfuel cutting, and part marking (plasma, inkjet, pinstamp) are all supported on this platform.

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