A heavy gauge cut to length line is specifically designed for automatically uncoiling, leveling, and cutting thick metal coils. This heavy gauge cut to length line processes coils into precise, uniform metal sheets, preparing blanks for processes such as rolling, blanking, cold bending, and stamping. Compared to traditional manual cutting methods, heavy gauge cut to length lines not only improve processing accuracy but also significantly reduce material waste, optimizing cost control and production capacity in the metal processing industry.
Since 2025, KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER has incorporated new market trends and customer needs into the development of heavy gauge cut to length lines. To date, KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER heavy gauge cut to length machines are capable of efficient operation and precise cutting of plates with thicknesses ranging from 6mm to 25 mm.
To ensure that each customer's specific needs are met, KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER is committed to providing customized heavy gauge cut to length machine manufacturing solutions. Whether it's specific material cutting requirements or equipment modifications for specific production processes, KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER provides comprehensive technical support and services to help customers achieve both increased production efficiency and economic benefits. Each heavy gauge cut to length machine is custom-made for the customer, combining the latest production processes and technologies with strict quality control standards.
Both standard and heavy gauge cut to length lines are used for cutting coiled materials. However, the main difference lies in the thickness of the material they can handle. Standard cut to length lines are primarily used for processing relatively thin metal sheets, while heavy gauge cut to length machines can handle thicker steel plates, typically suitable for ultra-thick materials from 6mm to 25mm. This adaptability to thickness gives heavy gauge cut to length machines a unique position in industrial applications, meeting the needs of specific industries for thick steel plates.
Furthermore, because heavy gauge cut to length lines need to cut thicker materials, their structure and mechanical design are more robust than standard cut to length lines. The cutting tools, positioning systems, and drive mechanisms of heavy gauge cut to length machines require higher wear resistance and strength to operate stably in high-intensity working environments. Therefore, during the design and manufacturing process of heavy gauge cut to length lines, the KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER team needs to consider numerous factors, such as material selection, processing precision requirements, and operational safety.
Heavy gauge cut to length lines are widely used in heavy manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, energy, automotive, and aerospace industries. They can accurately cut coiled or sheet materials into the required lengths for subsequent processing or direct use in production.
Globally, especially in emerging market countries (such as China, India, and Brazil), infrastructure construction is growing rapidly, leading to a continuous increase in demand for thick steel plates. Thick steel plates used in bridges, building structures, roads, and tunnels require high-precision cutting using heavy gauge cut to length machines. The automotive and construction industries have a growing demand for high-strength steel (HSS) and ultra-high-strength steel (UHSS) materials, which typically require heavy gauge cut to length line systems for precise cutting to meet the production needs of car bodies, structural components, and aerospace parts. The energy industry, including oil and gas, nuclear power, and wind power, has an increasing demand for thick steel plates, especially in the manufacturing of equipment such as oil and gas pipelines, wind turbine towers, and nuclear reactor shells. This demand for thick steel plate processing is driving the growth of the heavy gauge cut to length line market.
With the development of Industry 4.0 technology, the application of automated production lines and intelligent control systems in heavy gauge cut to length lines is becoming increasingly common, optimizing production efficiency and quality, and further enhancing the system's market attractiveness.
The market demand for customized and flexible heavy gauge cut to length lines is continuously rising, especially for different types, sizes, materials, and thicknesses of plates. KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER is providing more personalized and advanced heavy gauge cut to length machine solutions.
1)What is the main difference between a light gauge and heavy gauge cut to length line?
Light gauge cut to length lines process materials from 0.2 to 3 mm thick, while heavy gauge cut to length line handle materials from 6 to 25 mm thick.
2)What industries commonly use heavy gauge cut to length machines?
Heavy gauge cut to length lines are used in construction, shipbuilding, and heavy machinery for cutting thick steel plates. They are ideal for structural components requiring high durability.
3)Can a heavy gauge cut to length machine handle materials like stainless steel?
Yes, heavy gauge cut to length lines can process stainless steel, aluminum, and carbon steel. Their hardened blades and tension controls ensure clean cuts on high-strength, corrosion-resistant metals.
4)How does a heavy gauge slitting line differ from a heavy gauge cut to length line?
Heavy duty slitting lines cut wide metal coils into narrower strips, while heavy gauge cut to length lines cut the coils into sheets of a fixed length. Heavy duty slitting lines focus on width adjustment, while heavy gauge cut to length lines are responsible for determining the final dimensions.
5)What key components are in a heavy gauge cut to length line?
Key components include decoiler, leveling unit, servo-driven shear cutter, and stacking system. Heavy-duty rollers and precision sensors ensure accurate cutting for thick materials.
KINGREAL is one of the profession Heavy Gauge Cut To Length Line Manufacturer, which can process the coil thickness from 6-20MM, coil weight up to 30 Ton and more. Heavy Gauge Cut To Length Line - 2024 KINGREAL
“Heavy Gauge Cut to Length Line, Heavy Duty Cut To Length Machine is one of KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER most distinctive coil processing equipment, specially designed for the processing of medium-thickness plate material, fully automated cut to length production line, mainly used for metal coil or plate according to the preset length of high-precision shear, applicable to the thickness of steel plate, stainless steel plate, aluminum and other high-strength materials usually in the 6-25mm.”
Cut to length line decoiler system: double-head hydraulic unwinders that can handle coils weighing tens of tons, equipped with a press and unwind mechanism to prevent the material from falling apart.
Cut to length machine Leveling and Straightening: 4Hi Leveler, eliminates internal stresses and improves flatness (accuracy of ±1mm/m) through multi-stage roll pressure.
Cut to length process Surface protection: Part of the equipment is integrated with laminating device (e.g. PVC laminating), which prevents high-value plates (e.g. galvanized plate, stainless steel) from being scratched in the process.
Cut to length machine: Hydraulic shearing cut to length machine or roll-cutting shearing machine, the maximum shearing force can reach 16,000KN, supporting continuous shearing speed of 24 times/minute.
Cut to length equipment Edge trimming and scrap handling: equipped with edge trimming machine and edge roll-up machine to remove sheet burrs and recycle scrap.
Coil cut to length line automated stacking: the stack has a loading capacity of 10 tons, which is used in conjunction with the conveyor rollers to realize automatic stacking and packing of the cut sheets.
Heavy Gauge Cut To Length Line is designed for 25mm thick plate with maximum shear force up to 12000KN, supporting steel plate with tensile strength up to 1200MPa or 750MPa.Cut to length machine adopts roll-cutting design, with shear blade radius up to 72000mm, which ensures uniform stress distribution in the process of thick plate shearing. This ensures uniform stress distribution and reduces plate deformation during the shearing process of thick plates.
Heavy duty cut to length line shear blade hardness HRC52±2, the use of high wear-resistant alloy materials and roll-cutting curved shear blade, reduce shear stress, to avoid heavy metal plate deformation or section burr.
KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER is a professional manufacturer of coil processing equipment in China, with professional design capability, production capacity and after-sales service, has many years of experience in the production of Cut to length line, which helps Indonesia, the United States, Turkey and Saudi Arabia and other countries to complete a variety of Cut to length line projects. KINGREAL STEEL SLITEER have many years of experience in Cut to length line production, including helping Indonesia, the United States, Turkey and Saudi Arabia to complete a variety of Cut to length line project design and production, the maximum thickness of the coil can be processed up to 25MM.
KINGREAL STEEL SLITTER is committed to help customers provide cut to length line complete production solutions, based on the customer's coil processing needs, subsequent applications and plant size to provide the most suitable program, so that the customer can obtain long-term production benefits.
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