Preface

Our systems sustain the health of people in the workplace, make their work easier and conserve our
environment:
They clean breathable air of harmful substances
They simplify work processes
They reduce physical exertion
They increase process efficiency
They capture harmful substances and residual materials
They enable easy disposal of generated harmful substances and residual materials
We are continually developing our systems and services. Our company is also always creating new
products. Ideas, suggestions and criticism from the people who buy our products and more especially the
people who work with these on a daily basis are the foundation for our product development. We always
seek to cater to specialised requirements.
We want to offer our customers state-of-the-art solutions, which meet their needs and requirements as
closely as possible, and even delight them.
This is the standard we set for ourselves, and the one against which we would like to be measured.

Alfred and Mechthild Beuting

Contents
Product overview...................................................................................................................

BEUTING thermal cutting tables with sectioned exhaust ventilation...................

6 - 14

Design and equipment options

10 features at a glance
Exhaust ventilation ducting
Controls
Cutting grilles
Assembly kit
Heavy duty versions
Scraper conveyor tables...................................................................................

15 - 16

Automatic slag disposal

Suitable cutting processes
How they work
Exhaust ventilation
Cutting grilles

Vibration conveyor tables...................................................................................

17 - 18

Function and operation

Catching the material
Optimal collection of the cutting dust
Suitable cutting processes
Different vibration conveyor table designs

Cutting tables with changing grilles...............................................................

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Using table systems with replaceable grilles

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System designs
Modular principle

Water cutting tables.............................................................................................

How they work
Dual cutting areas
Slag disposal
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Contents
Water conveyor tables (NEW to the range)
Filter systems.........................................................................................................................

21 - 23

Competent and reliable partners

Design and functions
Filtration
Types of exhaust ventilation units

BEUTING Service...................................................................................................................

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Project management consultancy All you need in one place

System planning and project management
Gas and exhaust air ducting
Assembly performed by skilled, experienced workers
Maintenance and service
Replacement and wear parts
Technical service
Reference items............................................................................................................................

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Product overview

Cutting processes and BEUTING cutting tables

Laser

Plasma
< 440 A

Thermal cutting table

standard

Plasma
> 440 A

Autogen
< 200 mm

Autogen
> 200 mm

Scraper conveyor
table
Vibration conveyor
table
Thermal cutting table
heavy duty version

Water cutting table

Water conveyor table

Changing cutting table

Thermal cutting tables

BEUTING thermal cutting tables for
demanding cutting processes
Our cutting tables are well thought-out
solutions concepts, the result of our over
10 years of experience in a wide range of
client projects. We aim to ensure optimal
production conditions for our customers
through the design of our cutting tables.

achieve complete ventilation of cutting dust

and smoke, even when the cutting table is
not completely occupied. All thermal
cutting tables have essentially three
functions: the shaping of sheet metal, the
disposal of slag and the exhaust ventilation
of cutting dust and smoke.

Sectional exhaust ventilation, which is

fitted to all of our thermal cutting tables,
ensures the concentration of the entire
ventilation process upon the cutting table
and thus uses minimal fan power to

Each function is tailored to the cutting

process with different equipment options
on the thermal cutting table:

Different ventilation
control
Changing cutting
grilles
Suction channels in
3 different
specifications
Tailored cutting
grides

Scraper conveyor
system

Special installations

Vibration conveyor
system

Assembly kit

Heavy duty version

Thermal cutting tables

10 features at a glance
1. Modular construction
Our cutting tables are always assembled from
completely identical components. This allows us to
create almost any size of bench. This design also
offers advantages in terms of application range,
especially in demanding cutting processes. Moreover,
our cutting tables can be lengthened without any
problems at a later point in time.

2. Flow optimized ventilation ducting

Our ventilation ducting is constructed in such a way
that as large an air volume as possible can flow at high
speed without resistance.

3. Large, tight-fitting exhaust ventilation flaps

The large flaps also allow in large volumes of air for
high ventilation performance, while also simultaneously
reducing pressure loss over the thermal cutting table to
a minimum thanks to the tight fit of the flaps.
4. Pneumatic Control
The ventilation flaps open and close rapidly thanks to
their pneumatic controls, which is vital for high cutting
speeds.

5. 500 mm ventilation segments

A segment width of 500 mm has proven suitable for
more than 95% of all applications for which we have
designed cutting tables over the last ten years.
6. Deep slag trays or scraper conveyor system
Each ventilation segment is fitted with a slag tray (two
trays for broad benches). These deep trays can hold a
relatively large amount of slag and can be easily
removed from the table with the help of a crane. As an
alternative to the slag trays, we also offer automatic
slag conveyor systems.

Thermal cutting tables

7. Minimal pressure loss
The fact that our tables suffer only minimal pressure
loss is because the performance of the fans is
focused almost exclusively on ventilation at the burner
head.

8. Cutting grids tailored to the cutting process

There is no such thing as an ideal cutting grid for all
shaping and cutting processes. We offer different
cutting grids for different applications, which provide
as wide an application spectrum as possible for each
process.
9. High load capacity
The standard version of our cutting tables is designed
for sheets up to 200 mm in thickness. We offer heavy
duty versions for sheets up to 400 mm in thickness.
10. Standard design with customer-specific details
The different equipment options for our standard
tables cover a broad spectrum of our customers'
wishes. Nevertheless, if a customer requirement
remains unmet, we are happy to meet this with
specialized bench assemblies.

Furthermore, as there is room for improvement with every

new customer, we are continuously introducing new
developments to our thermal cutting tables. Throw down
the gauntlet! The more we know about your requirements,
the better the service we can provide to you.

Thermal cutting tables

Exhaust ventilation ducting
For widths of up to 3100 mm, our thermal cutting tables generally have a
single-sided ventilation ducting. From widths of 3600 mm upwards, double-sided ventilation
ducting is required to ensure adequate exhaust ventilation of the table. We therefore offer
the following different exhaust ventilation ducting installations:

Partially integrated ducting (IAK type)

We fit partially integrated ventilation as standard,
and this is used in over 90% of all applications. The
ventilation ducting does not run completely under the cutting
surface, and the heat produced by the cutting process is thus
not completely eliminated. Spatial requirements in terms of
width are only slightly larger than for fully integrated ventilation
ducting. Most cutting gantries offer sufficient space
for this ventilation ducting

External ducting (AK type)

We use these ventilation ducts whenever extreme heat
is generated during the cutting process, such as during
gas cutting of very high-density sheets with multiple
burners, or also in plasma cutting with
more than 500 A.

Integrated ventilation ducting (IK type)

The only advantage of integrated ventilation ducting is that
the ventilation duct does not affect the overall width of the
cutting table. Therefore, we only use this type of ducting
in installations in which there is insufficient space
beneath the cutting gantry, and even then only if
the heat generated by the cutting process allows this.

Thermal cutting tables

Ventilation control
Our thermal cutting tables are all fitted with pneumatic cylinders which
the ventilation flaps in the ventilation ducts at the position of the cutting machine open,
whereas all other flaps close, so that only a single ventilation chamber is ventilated.
Essentially, when the cutting machine moves from one chamber to another, both
ventilation chambers are opened. We have different types of controller for the
control of the pneumatic cylinder in the programme:
Ball valves
Ball valve control is fitted as standard,
as this is also the most cost-effective option. The
valves are moved to the cutting position on a so-called
"sled", which is mounted on the machine, and
as the machine proceeds, is brought back to its original
position.

Potential-free contacts
The valves are opened contact-free on a so-called "sled"
which is mounted on the machine over the cutting position
and then closed again as the cutting machine
proceeds.

CNC control
The valves are opened and closed by the CNC control
of the cutting machine.

CNC control by laser

This CNC controller works independently of the cutting
machine controller, meaning that it can be adapted without
interface issues. The controller detects the position of the
cutting machine via a laser range finder. The laser controller
is individually programmable, adapted to the cutting speed,
allowing the programmes to be saved and called back up
again later.
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Thermal cutting tables

Cutting grids
Our cutting grids consist of a support frame and the interchangeable cutting
unit (a consumer component). In this way, when emptying the slag trays, the
cutting grid can be gently be removed from the bench in small pieces, with the
help of a crane. We offer different cutting units for different applications:

Flat bar unit, 80 x 5 mm

This cutting unit is a plasma cutter
of up to 360 A installed as standard.
The clearance of the cutting arm must be low
enough that even the smallest pieces will remain
lodged on the grid. On the other hand, the
clearance of the cutting arm must be high
enough to permit a reasonable lifespan.

Flat bar unit, 100 x 8 mm

We recommend the use of this cutting unit
for combined plasma / gas cutting
units and pure gas cutting units,
which are used on a regular basis to
cut thicknesses of up to 200 mm.

Pinhole cutting units, 100 x 3 mm

at a distance of 50 mm
This cutting unit was specially developed
for laser cutting machines, and is also
suitable for 3D laser cutters.

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Thermal cutting tables

Pinhole special units
This special cutting unit is available for
sheet thicknesses exceeding 200 mm
which are normally cut with gas processes,
as well as for plasma cutting of 500 A
or more.

Disposable cutting grid

This cutting grid is a cost-effective cutting grid with a 80 x 5 mm flat bar unit with a clearance
of 75 mm. After cutting, this cutting grid can be completely replaced and must not be cleaned.
The support frames for a new cutting grid are tailored to ongoing production from scraps. As
a rule, we make available drawings to our customers so that they are thus able to prepare
cutting grids themselves.

This is an option for the cutting units, which we offer as standard version of the above
setting cutting methods. For special client requirements, we do however offer other alternatives.
We are also very happy to work to a specific customer's requirements, especially when the
customer already has many years' successful experience with a special cutting grid.

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Thermal cutting tables

BEUTING thermal cutting table for export
Our thermal cutting tables are exportable!
For these, all assembly components are
delivered in a single unit, and the ventilation
ducting is pre-assembled in our
manufacturing plant. Our thermal cutting
tables of all sizes can thus be transported on
standard HGVs, as well as in standard
shipping containers.
The cutting tables can then very easily be
assembled on site by technicians with no
prior training, by simply screwing the
individual components together. We provide
assembly instructions and drawings in the
respective client country's language.
If necessary, the client can also prepare the
cutting grid himself. We will be happy to
provide instructions for this preparation
process.

The advantages of this form of delivery are obvious: Transport volumes can be substantially
reduced, and freight costs can thus also be minimized, especially over longer distances.
The delivery of a thermal cutting table as an "assembly kit" is also beneficial to customers who
wish to to set up the thermal cutting table at least partially themselves. This incurs neither a
loss of quality at the time of purchase, nor any loss of warranty coverage.

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Thermal cutting tables

BEUTING thermal cutting table "heavy duty version"
- for gas cutting of sheets exceeding 200 mm in thickness

- for plasma cutting at 500 A or more

These cutting processes are particularly demanding for our thermal cutting tables:
The ventilation ducting must be shielded from the high temperatures. At the same time, we
use thicker sheeting to form the slag trays and baffle plates, so that these are not deformed
by the effect of the heat.
If necessary, higher material densities are used for external construction and for separating
walls, so as to simultaneously minimize the risk of damage to the heavy metal plates to be
cut, as well as to increase the availability of the cutting table.
The performance of the cutting grid is dependent on the cutting procedure used, and the
components to be cut. We select a cutting grid for each individual application, or if
necessary, offer a specialized solution.

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Scraper conveyor tables

Automatic slag disposal
As an alternative to the deep slag trays
which are fitted to our standard thermal
cutting tables, we also offer automatic slag
disposal in the form of a scraper conveyor
system.
The metal slag created during the cutting
process as well as small pieces produced by
the thermal cutting during the cutting process
are expelled and collected in a disposal
container.
This completely eliminates the need for
manual removal of the traditional slag
removal tray. The cutting process is thus
automated a step further.
Appropriate cutting procedures
Our scraper conveyor tables are suited to
the following cutting procedures:
- Laser cutting
- Plasma cutting up to 360 A (as well as 3Dcutting)
- gas cutting of thicknesses up to 200 mm.
Our scraper conveyor tables can even be
used in combined gas/plasma cutting units
which meet the above specifications.

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Scraper conveyor tables

How it Works
Slag and small items fall onto a steel plate
which is mounted onto the bottom of the
cutting table. A slider then transports these
in a single direction out of the thermal cutting
table.
Every slider is operated by roller chains
which are contained in guidance channels
along both sides. The roller chains are
operated by a motor. A controller allows the
conveyor to be operated automatically
(continuously or at set time intervals) or
manually.
A foundation pit must be provided at the end
of the cutting table, into which a container for
slag and small items can be placed. These
can then be removed and disposed of using
a forklift or crane.
Exhaust ventilation
The scraper conveyor table, as in our
standard thermal cutting tables, is divided
into ventilation segments and fitted with
partially integrated ventilation ducts. The
scraper conveyor table can thus be
ventilated by section using full ventilation
performance.
Cutting grid
The cutting grids can be selected according
to their cutting process in a similar way to
standard thermal cutting tables.

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Vibration conveyor tables

Function and operation
Underneath the cutting surface of the
thermal cutting bench are located one or
more vibrating channels - depending on the
cutting width - arranged over the entire
length of the cutting bench. Slag and small
parts fall through the cutting grille onto these
channels and are carried out of the cutting
bench, arranged on one side, by the
controlled, permanent vibration of the
channels.
The operation and shutdown periods of the
vibrating conveyor system are adjusted
depending on the cutting process (process,
materials, part sizes, etc.).
The vibrating conveyor is very low
maintenance and susceptible to few faults.
All the internal components are easily
accessible, the exhaust ventilation ducting is
equipped with inspection hatches.
Catching the material
At the end of the vibrating channels, the
material can be caught in various different
ways:
(1) The material falls to the floor and is
disposed of regularly by the machine
operator.
(2) The material falls into containers, which
are located in a pit especially designed
for the purpose. The pit must be put into
the foundations by the customer.
The material falls onto a transverse conveyor
belt and is carried to a central scrap
container.
Optimal collection of the cutting dust
The vibration conveyor bench is subdivided
into ventilation sections and equipped with
our flow-optimized, partially integrated
exhaust ventilation ducting on one or both
long sides. This ensures optimal collection of
the cutting dust, even if the bench is not fully
covered with sheets. With this table version,
it is also possible to choose among the
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different types of ventilation flap controllers:

mechanical ball valves, potential-free
contacts, CNC controller via the cutting
machine, independent CNC laser controller
(you can find more detailed descriptions of
the controllers on page 10).

Vibration conveyor tables

Suitable cutting processes
Our vibration conveyor tables are suited to
the following cutting processes:
- Laser cutting
- Plasma cutting up to 440 A
- Gas cutting up to 200 A
- Combined cutting machines

Different vibration conveyor bench

designs
Vibration conveyor systems can be realized
in a multitude of system designs. We strive
to understand our customers' processes, so
we can offer them a convincing, tailored
solution.

You are free to choose the appropriate

cutting grille for the cutting process in
question (see page 11).
We would be happy to advise you in
deciding whether a vibration conveyor
system or a scraper conveyor system is
better suited to the particular application.
This is largely dependent on your particular
requirements.

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Cutting tables with changing grilles

Using table systems with replaceable
grilles
Opting for a table system with replaceable
heads can be a good choice for various
reasons:
Enclosing the cutting machine for
radiation protection reasons (CO2 laser,
solid state laser)
Enclosing the cutting machine for noise
protection reasons (high-amperage
plasma cutting systems)
Presence of fixed loading and unloading
zones due to the flow of goods or for
other reasons
Continued automation of the cutting
process
System designs
The following basic system designs are
available:
(1) Changeover of three cutting grilles
between loading zone, cutting area and
unloading zone.
(2) Changeover of two cutting grilles
between cutting area and a combined
loading/unloading zone.
(3) Changeover of one cutting grille between
cutting area and a combined
loading/unloading zone.

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Which system design is most useful will

depend on the manufacturing processes and
goods flows of the customer. It is also
possible to select the degree of automation
for each unit individually. This makes it
equally possible to link the bench system
with replaceable heads to the controller of
the cutting system as it is to operate the
system manually.
Modular principle
You can select individually from the different
slag disposal systems (trays, scraper
conveyors, vibrating conveyors), cutting
grilles (various flat bar units, disposable
cutting grilles, point-shaped units, etc.) and
flap controllers (ball valves, potential-free
contacts, CNC controllers, laser controllers).
This "modular system" means that each
customers gets a system which is completely
tailored to their processes, including the
provision of regular technical servicing.

Water cutting tables

... for underwater plasma cutting with
variable water levels
Our water cutting tables comprise the
following elements:
Outer water tub
Air bell
Lever-controlled level and lowering of the
water level
Slag tray
Support frame
Cutting grids
How it Works
The water level is controlled with
compressed air by an integrated air bell. The
water level in the tub can be raised or
lowered within a minimum of time using the
level control. Manual level control is fitted as
standard, through which the machine
operator raises or drops the water level by
operating a control button. This can be
integrated into the cutting machine control
panel.
Alternatively, we also offer a fully automatic
control system, using which the required
water levels can be pre-programmed.
Cutting grids
Cutting grilles with a 70 x 5 mm or 100 x 8
mm flat bar unit are fitted as standard.

Dual cutting areas

If the customer wants to include stacking into
the cutting process, the selected bench size
must be twice the length of that of the metal
sheets. A bulkhead divides the water cutting
table into two cutting areas, in which the
water levels can be set independently of
each other.
Slag removal
Slag is captured in slag trays. Once the
water level has dropped, the units must be
removed. After this, the slag trays can simply
be removed from the table and emptied
using a crane.

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Filter systems
Competent and reliable partners
Our chosen partner for filter systems is Donaldson TORIT. After testing other systems, we achieved
optimal performance with Donaldson TORIT dust removers, and we have now worked together for many
years.
Design and functionality of the Donaldson TORIT dust removers
Sophisticated design for minimized space and volume requirements
Sensible use of gravity to capture dust (using the "downflow principle")
Optimal capture of descending dust and rising smoke particles
Large maintenance doors for rapid access to all components.
All inspection and maintenance tasks are performed externally.
Filtration
All dust removers are fitted with oval ULTRA
WEB filter medium elements mounted in
an anti-static frame. ULTRA WEB is a tried
and proven coating for filter materials, which
was specially developed by TORIT for
compressed air cleaning filter units. Only
with TORIT 's unique filter material and
PEATLOC distance convolution is surface
filtration with ULTRA WEB achievable with
the following advantages:
BIA approval for the clean air
reintroduction of hazardous dust in
accordance with ZH 1/487, DIN EN
60335-2-69, Ann. AA, dust class M.
Large and accessible filter surfaces
using PEATLOC distance convolution.
Rapid development of an air-permeable
dust layer on the upper surface.
Minimized pressure loss through
optimized air permeability.
Reduced power costs through minimized
pressure loss and customized fans.
Reduced compressed air costs through
simple, effective cleaning of the filter
upper surface.

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Filter systems
Dust removers tailored to BEUTING cutting tables
We have optimized the combination of Donaldson TORIT dust removers with BEUTING
thermal cutting tables in such a way that we are able to offer a complete, optimally
environmentally friendly technical solution for almost any thermal cutting process. Below is a
brief overview of the types of dust remover which we provide for standard applications:

DFPRO 4
Filter surface: 70.6 sqm
Number of filter cartridges: 4
Air volume: 3000 3500 cbm/h
Motor power: 4.0 - 5.5 kW
Number of dust drums: 1
Dust drum capacity: 50 200 l
For indoor and outdoor installation

DFPRO 6
Filter surface: 105.9 sqm
Number of filter cartridges: 6
Air volume: 3800 6200 cbm/h
Motor power: 5.5 - 9 kW
Number of dust drums: 1
Dust drum capacity: 50 200 l
For indoor and outdoor installation

DFPRO 8
Filter surface: 141.2 sqm
Number of filter cartridges: 8
Air volume: 5600 8800 cbm/h
Motor power: 9 - 11 kW
Number of dust drums: 2
Dust drum capacity: 50 200 l
For indoor and outdoor installation

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Filter systems

DFPRO 12
Filter surface: 211.8 sqm
Number of filter cartridges: 12
Air volume: 7500 10000 cbm/h
Motor power: 11 - 15 kW
Number of dust drums: 2
Dust drum capacity: 50 200 l
For indoor and outdoor installation

DFPRO 16
Filter surface: 282.4 sqm
Number of filter cartridges: 16
Air volume: 11000 14500 cbm/h
Motor power: 15 - 18.5 kW
Number of dust drums: 2
Dust drum capacity: 50 200 l
For indoor and outdoor installation

DFO-4-24
Filter surface: 423.6 sqm
Number of filter cartridges: 24
Air volume: 14500 16500 cbm/h
Motor power: 18.5 - 22 kW
Number of dust drums: 1
Dust drum capacity: 100 200 l
For indoor and outdoor installation

All types are available in a variety of equipment, and we thus can fulfil individual customer
requirements. Large-scale plants are designed on a project-specific basis.

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BEUTING Service
Everything in one place: Consultancy,
project management, assembly and
technical servicing
We are there with our customers from
quotation phase, throughout the entire
lifecycle of our systems:
Quotation phase
We offer you expert, application-specific onsite consultancy services, followed by system
and foundation planning and project
planning, in consultation with the cutting
machine supplier. We will issue you with a
complete quotation, including all the services
required for a complete system.
Order processing
On our order confirmation, we state a binding
delivery date, which you can rely on. We
consult with you before the delivery is made.
Assembly and commissioning
Assembly planning is carried out in
consultation with the cutting machine
supplier, so that we do not experience any
interfacing issues. Our fitters are qualified
specialist technicians who will strive,
wherever possible, not to interrupt your
operations.
Maintenance and servicing
Our experience has shown that it is sensible
to maintain the cutting bench and dust
removers, including the air ducting, at least
once a year. This ensures that optimum
operability is assured over the long term. This
maintenance work can be performed on your
behalf by our service technicians. On
arrangement, the necessary servicing work
will be performed immediately.
Replacement and wear parts
Naturally you can obtain all the replacement
and wear parts for your entire system from
us, if necessary within 24 hours.

Technical Service
In the event of unforeseeable technical
issues or malfunctions, our Technical
Service is at your disposal, without delay.
Our priority is to ensure that your system is
ready for production at all times. We always
carry all popular replacement parts in stock,
so we are able to react quickly at any point in
time.
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References

Thermal cutting table, 6100 x 20600 mm, with DFPRO 16 for MESSER OmniMat with 2 x plasma HPR 260 and 1 x oxgene
cutting up to 200 mm

Thermal cutting table, 6100 x 26100 mm, with 2 DFO4-24 units for MESSER OmniMat with 4 x plasma HPR 260 (Gantry 1)
and SATO 8 x oxygen up to 200 mm (Gantry 2)

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References

2 thermal cutting tables, 4100 x 12100 mm, with DFPRO 12 for MESSER MultiTherm with 2 x plasma 160 A

Laser cutting table, 5200 x 25100 mm, with DFO4-24 for ESAB laser, 6 kW

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References

Scraper conveyor table, 2100 x 4100 mm, for ZINSER cutting unit with 1 x plasma HPR 260 and 1 x oxygen up to 200 mm

Scraper conveyor table 3600 x 16100 mm for Microstep cutting machine with 2 x plasma HF440 I, bevelcutting

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References

Two vibration conveyor tables 3200 x 3100 mm for Messer cutting machine with 2 x plasma HPR 260.

Scraper conveyor system consisting of four single tables, complete cutting area: 7200 x 37200 mm for a SATO cutting
machine with 2 x plasma HF360 I, bevelcutting.

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References

Thermal cutting table 5000 x 14050 mm for a ESAB cutting machine with 2 x plasma 400 A, bevelcutting

Cutting table system with changing grilles, consisting of two vibration conveyor tables 3400 x 7000 mm and six changing
grilles for a Messer cutting machine with 2 x plasma HPR 260.

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Notes

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