Herochu HC-RP Series
Sheet Metal Manipulator | Sheet Metal Loading and Unloading Manipulator
CE / ISO 9001 Certified • Pneumatic & Electric Hybrid Drive • Customizable from USD 3 200
If you are still paying operators to wrestle 4 m × 1.5 m plates onto a laser bed, you are leaking margin on every shift. Herochu’s HC-RP sheet metal manipulator installs in half a day, pays for itself in months, and scales with your business—all for a tailor-made price that starts at only USD 3 200. Every unit ships with CE, UE, and ISO 9001 documentation, so global auditors sign off without a second question.
- Purpose-Built for Sheet Metal Flow
Unlike generic robotic arms that need fences, light curtains, and expensive teach pendants, the HC-RP is a purpose-built sheet metal loading and unloading manipulator. The cantilevered, retractable beam carries an array of vacuum suction cups that grip, lift, and place steel, aluminum, wood, or plastic sheets from 1 mm to 20 mm thick. Pneumatic actuation delivers lightning-fast cycles; electric servo assists on the Z-axis for micron-level repeatability. The result is continuous, collision-free handling that never calls in sick. - Modular Model Matrix
Herochu offers five stock frame sizes and three payload tiers, so you never pay for capacity you do not need.
Model | Max Plate | Thickness | Weight | Cups
HC-RP3015-300 | 3 000 × 1 250 mm | 1–8 mm | 300 kg | 8 × Ø200 mm
HC-RP3015-500 | 3 000 × 1 250 mm | 1–12 mm | 500 kg | 8 × Ø200 mm
HC-RP3015-1000 | 3 000 × 1 250 mm | 1–20 mm | 1 000 kg | 10 × Ø250 mm
HC-RP4020-300 | 4 000 × 1 250 mm | 1–8 mm | 300 kg | 8 × Ø200 mm
HC-RP4020-500 | 4 000 × 1 250 mm | 1–12 mm | 500 kg | 8 × Ø200 mm
Need a 5 000 mm reach or 1 500 kg payload? Our engineers will swap cylinders, beams, and cup arrays in 48 hours—no custom robotics integrator required.
- Key Advantages at a Glance
- Pneumatic Power = Low Operating Cost
Compressed air is already on your shop floor. The HC-RP consumes only 120 L/min at 0.6 MPa—less than a small impact wrench. - Stop-on-a-Dime Positioning
Balanced air-spring counterweights and a magnetic reed sensor allow the operator to pause the load at any height for mid-process inspection. - Air-Cut & Anti-Collision Safety
If shop air drops below 0.4 MPa, a spring-applied brake locks the beam instantly. Soft-cushion bumpers and 360° LED beacon lights protect both operator and machine. - Tool-Less Suction Cup Swap
Polyurethane cups thread on/off in seconds. Swap from smooth cups for stainless to foam rings for textured aluminum without wrenches or calibration.
- Real-World ROI
A Danish HVAC subcontractor installed an HC-RP4020-500 in February 2024. Results after 60 days:
- Laser table uptime increased from 62 % to 89 %
- Two operators reassigned from material handling to high-value welding
- Overtime hours down 38 %
- Payback: 4.1 months on single-shift operation
- Installation & Footprint
The entire manipulator bolts to a single 400 mm × 400 mm floor plate—no civil work, no pit. Standard cantilever reach is 1 500 mm; optional 2 000 mm telescoping beam folds back to only 550 mm when not in use, freeing aisle space for forklifts. Pre-wired control box plugs into 230 V single-phase, so the machine is live in under four hours. - Smart Control Options
- Manual Joystick Mode: Trim plate position by ±1 mm for first-article checks.
- Semi-Auto Mode: Teach three points (pick, park, place) and press “Run.”
- Full-Auto Mode: Ethernet link to your laser’s nesting software triggers loading/unloading cycles automatically.
- Accessories & Upgrades
- Electric servo Z-axis for 0.02 mm repeatability
- Sheet separator with magnetic fanner for oily stacks
- Dust hood for MDF or plywood applications
- Remote pendant with 10 m spiral cable
- CE-approved perimeter light curtain package
- Sustainability & Compliance
All steel profiles are laser-cut, robot-welded, and powder-coated with TGIC-free polyester. The pneumatic circuit uses biodegradable ISO 46 hydraulic oil, and every unit ships with a RoHS & REACH declaration for EU customers. - Ordering Process
- Upload your shop layout and typical sheet stack photo.
- Receive a 3-D proposal and ROI calculator within 24 hours.
- Approve the quotation—starting at USD 3 200—and lock production slot.
- Machine leaves our factory in 7–10 days, fully tested and CE labeled.
- Our field engineer arrives the same day for commissioning and operator training.
- Conclusion
Whether you run a single 1 kW job-shop laser or a fleet of 12 kW bevel-cutting machines, the Herochu HC-RP sheet metal manipulator is the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective way to eliminate manual loading bottlenecks. Join 1 200+ satisfied customers on four continents who have already discovered that automation does not have to break the bank.
Contact Herochu today for a no-obligation layout drawing and discover how a customized sheet metal loading and unloading manipulator can cut your labor cost, boost uptime, and future-proof your production line.
