Sheet metal manipulator | Sheet Metal Loading and Unloading Manipulator

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.

1. 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.
2. 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.

3. 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.

3. 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

3. 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.
4. 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.

3. 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

3. 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.
4. Ordering Process
5. Upload your shop layout and typical sheet stack photo.
6. Receive a 3-D proposal and ROI calculator within 24 hours.
7. Approve the quotation—starting at USD 3 200—and lock production slot.
8. Machine leaves our factory in 7–10 days, fully tested and CE labeled.
9. Our field engineer arrives the same day for commissioning and operator training.
10. 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.