In traditional workshops, operators spend significant time manually searching through stacked plates, moving material around with forklifts, risking sheet damage, and leaving high-value machinery idle. The IMS system eliminates that hidden cost by turning your raw material inventory into a smart, high-density automated vault. Using PLC control and a touchscreen interface, operators simply select the required sheet, and the system retrieves it automatically — safely, accurately, and without physical labour.

Centralised & Intelligent Control
All materials are stored within a single automated structure, replacing scattered floor stacks with an organised, digital inventory. Automatic warehousing, retrieval, and onboard weight detection ensure sheets are stored safely and efficiently. The integrated control system allows classification by thickness, grade, material type, or job number, giving you real-time visibility and complete confidence in your inventory.

Engineered for Precision & Longevity
A heavy-duty linear guide and chain-drive system ensures smooth and precise movement under full load. With 3-tonne and 5-tonne per-layer options, high-strength steel construction, and engineered low-deflection pallets rated at 667 kg/m², the IMS system is built to operate reliably for decades.

Customised for Your Workshop
Every factory is different, which is why the IMS system is fully customisable. Choose floor height, number of pallets, load rating, and sheet sizes — from 3015 mm up to 6020 mm and beyond. The system can be adapted for steel, aluminium, stainless, non-ferrous metals, or delicate materials requiring specialised support.

A Tangible, Measurable Advantage
The 3015 model occupies just 4.8 × 4.8 m (approx. 23 m²), consolidating up to eight different sheet sizes into one compact footprint. This reclaimed floor space can be used for an additional laser, bending cell, or improved workflow layout — without expanding your building.

One-person operation eliminates the need for continuous forklift work, reduces labour costs, and supports the transition toward lights-out or semi-autonomous manufacturing cells. Integration with laser cutters, punch presses, and automated loading systems transforms your workshop into a connected, uninterrupted production line.

Who It’s Designed For

The IMS Automated Sheet Metal Storage System is ideal for manufacturers who:

• Need to expand capacity without building extensions
• Handle multiple material types across small-batch or high-mix production
• Want to reduce forklift use and improve safety
• Are building automated processing cells or pursuing lights-out manufacturing
• Require perfect sheet condition for high-value work (aerospace, automotive, architectural steel, aluminium fabrication)

This system is an investment in long-term efficiency, safety, and growth — a foundation for the smart factory of the future.

Single Tower

Double Tower

Multi-Tower

Connect to Laser Cutting Machine – Fully Automatic Loading / Unloading and Storage

The IMS Servo Loading Arm is a next-generation automated sheet-handling system engineered for workshops that demand speed, accuracy and safe, repeatable loading of CNC laser cutting machines. Built with a servo-driven swing arm and a full PLC control system, it delivers precise positioning and smooth movement, even when handling heavy or large-format sheets.

Unlike conventional robotic arms—which often struggle in confined spaces or require complex programming—the IMS servo arm offers intuitive touchscreen controls, 360° rotation, independent pitch/yaw/roll motors, and fast setup for new jobs. The result is a flexible, highly efficient handling solution ideal for high-throughput laser cutting, automated production lines and modern industrial environments.

The arm offers exceptional accuracy, with ±0.1 mm positioning tolerance and 2000 mm operational reach. Its vacuum lifting system provides secure, damage-free sheet handling, and can be configured for various sheet sizes from 3015 mm up to 4020 mm formats. With options ranging from 200 kg up to 1000 kg payload capacity, it integrates seamlessly into any laser cutting workflow that requires both speed and safety.

Designed for demanding industrial applications, the IMS Servo Loading Arm enhances productivity, reduces labour requirements, and ensures consistent loading performance—even in compact workshop layouts.

Using a powerful vacuum system with multiple suction cups, the IMS loading arm grips sheets securely without scratching or distortion. The unit can be operated manually or via remote control, allowing precise horizontal positioning for accurate and repeatable loading. Its column-mounted design provides excellent reach, while the low-friction wheel system ensures smooth, effortless travel—even at maximum load.

Built with high-quality steel, rubber and industrial-grade components, the IMS Pneumatic Loading Arm offers long-term durability with minimal maintenance. Safety is prioritised with air cut-off protection, anti-collision features and a vacuum pressure protection system to prevent accidental release. Fixed installation via anchor bolts makes it suitable for any fabrication shop requiring reliable sheet handling for daily operations.

Available in multiple load capacities and sizes, the IMS Loading Arm is compatible with steel, stainless steel, aluminium, glass, composite materials, acrylic, and more—making it a versatile solution for laser cutting operations, manufacturing plants, sheet-metal workshops, material distributors and industrial production lines.

Maximise storage efficiency, improve safety, and save valuable floor space with IMS innovative roll-out cantilever racking system. Purpose-built for long products such as pipes, bar stock, tubes, angle iron, and mandrels, these racks transform disorganised storage areas into streamlined, operator-friendly workspaces.

Why Choose IMS Telescopic Racks?

• Certified & Durable – CE, UE, and ISO 9001 certified for heavy industrial use
• Roll-Out Access – Shelves extend fully into the aisle for 100% accessibility
• Space Saving – No wide forklift aisles needed; maximise cubic storage density
• Safer Handling – Reduce manual lifting risks with operator-to-material design
• Rapid ROI – Faster retrieval, improved workflow, less damage, and waste

Engineered for Heavy Loads

• Load capacity: up to 5,000 kg (5 tonnes) per layer
• Maximum rack load: over 40 tonnes
• Welded steel structure ensures zero deflection under load
• PLC-controlled operation with smooth, cushioned movement

Flexible & Customisable

• Single- or double-sided units available
• Adjustable arms for different material diameters
• Custom lengths (3m–12m+), heights, load ratings, and layer configurations
• Optional trays for cut-offs and small stock pieces

Traditional storage of pipes and profiles is slow, labour-intensive, and prone to error. The IMS Automatic Long Products Rack System delivers a transformative, fully automated solution for high-volume industrial environments.

• Maximise storage density with vertical high-capacity racks
• Accelerate throughput with automated loading/unloading
• Eliminate manual handling risks, improving workplace safety
• Enhance inventory accuracy with integrated controls

Key Features & Benefits

⚙ Advanced Automation

• Automated gantry loading/unloading system runs on linear guide rails with chain drive
• High-speed operation: 9m/min vertical lift, 12m/min horizontal movement
• Fully automated retrieval – no manual lifting or searching

📐 Flexible & Scalable

• Customisable layout and dimensions to fit your warehouse
• Grid size: 600mm × 500mm, tailored to your material sizes
• Store pipes, tubes, profiles, or bundled materials
• Expandable number of layers and storage grids as demand grows

🏗 Heavy-Duty Engineering

• Load capacity: 3 tons per grid
• Industrial-grade structure for 24/7 operation
• CE, UE & ISO 9001 certified for safety and compliance
• Secure material frames and reinforced design prevent product damage

Technical Specifications

Why Choose IMS?

• Certified quality: CE, UE & ISO 9001
• Labour savings: Reduce handling costs & operator fatigue
• Improved safety: Remove manual lifting of heavy profiles
• Faster throughput: Rapid material supply to cutting, bending & assembly lines
• Future-proof design: Expandable system grows with your business

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Key Features & Benefits:

• Electric-powered system – reduces manual handling and increases safety
• Tilted cantilever arms (2°–4°) – prevents material scattering and ensures secure placement
• Reinforced arm ends & base retainers – prevents goods from rolling or falling
• Heavy-duty bracing & extended base – superior stability under heavy loads
• Customisable configurations – single or double-sided, 4–12 adjustable layers
• Load capacity: 3–8 tons per layer
• Storage sizes: 3000 × 1500 mm or 6000 × 1500 mm (Customisable)
• Height range: 5–15 metres
• Colour options: Standard Blue & Orange or customised finishes

Why Choose IMS?

• CE, UE & ISO 9001 certified manufacturing
• Proven heavy-duty design with premium Grade 8.8 fasteners
• Custom-built solutions to suit your workshop layout
• Backed by IMS service and support across Australia & NZ

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Available in single or dual tower configurations, the IMS storage towers are built for heavy-duty industrial use, with load capacities of up to 5 tonnes per layer and storage heights from 8 to 13 levels. Forklift or overhead crane loading options make them adaptable to any workshop environment, while seamless integration with laser cutting machines ensures smooth workflow and faster production.

Key Benefits

• Centralised, high-density sheet storage for maximum space efficiency
• Automated weight detection, loading, and retrieval
• PLC + touch screen controls for safe, easy operation
• Heavy-duty load capacity: 3T or 5T per layer
• Forklift or overhead crane loading options
• Expandable design to grow with your production needs
• Direct integration with laser cutting machines
• Improves product quality and boosts overall efficiency

Specifications

• Models available: 3015, 4015, 4020, 6015, 6020
• Sheet sizes: 3000 × 1500 / 4000 × 1500 / 4000 × 2000 / 6000 × 1500 / 6000 × 2000 mm
• Number of floors: 8–13
• Load per layer: 3T or 5T
• Movement system: linear guide rail + chain drive
• Vertical lifting speed: 9 m/min
• Inlet/outlet speed: 12 m/min
• Plate support: optional

]]> https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/machine/ims-gl/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:13:55 +0000 https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/?post_type=product&p=8596 Automated gantry system for sheet loading and unloading, handling up to 1000 kg with precision servo control — maximising safety, speed, and efficiency.

The IMS Gantry Sheet Loading & Unloading Manipulator is a high-performance automation system built for fast and efficient sheet handling. With precision servo control and a robust gantry design, it delivers smooth, accurate positioning for both loading and unloading operations.

Ideal for laser cutting and other sheet processing applications, the gantry manipulator boosts throughput, reduces manual handling, and cuts labour costs. Compact and durable, it is well-suited for high-volume production environments where reliability and efficiency are critical.

Key Benefits

• Fully automated sheet handling – loads and unloads without manual intervention
• Higher productivity – integrates directly with laser cutting machines for faster workflows
• Reduced costs – lowers labour requirements and handling delays
• Safe & reliable – designed for continuous heavy-duty operation

Specifications

• Sheet sizes: 3015 / 4015 / 4020 / 6015 / 6020 / 6025 mm
• Maximum load capacity: 300–1000 kg
• Air consumption: 1.5 m³/min
• Air source: 0.6–0.7 Mpa

]]> https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/machine/ims-loading-compound-servo/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:08:56 +0000 https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/?post_type=product&p=8595 High-speed compound servo swing arm with multi-servo control for fully automated sheet loading/unloading up to 1000 kg – built for high-volume production.

PDF Brochure ]]> The IMS Compound Servo Swing Arm is engineered for high-speed, high-volume production environments. With multi-servo control, it delivers faster, more complex handling compared to standard servo systems.

Designed for fully automatic loading and unloading, this heavy-duty system combines precision positioning with a robust build for continuous, reliable operation. Ideal for workshops and factories requiring maximum efficiency and throughput.

Key Features

• Multi-servo control for faster, more complex handling
• Fully automated loading and unloading
• Robust build for continuous high-volume production
• Precision positioning with heavy-duty suction system
• Compact, modular design for easy integration

Capacity

• 3000 × 1500 mm – up to 500 kg
• 4000 × 2000 mm – up to 750 kg
• 4000 × 2000 mm – up to 1000 kg

]]> https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/machine/ims-loading-arm-servo/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:05:08 +0000 https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/?post_type=product&p=8594 Automated servo swing arm for safe, precise loading and unloading of sheet metal up to 1000 kg with compact, modular design.

PDF Brochure ]]> The IMS Servo Swing Arm is a compact, modular solution for automated sheet loading and unloading. Designed with an articulated swing arm, high-torque servo lift, and precision positioning system, it ensures fast, reliable, and accurate handling of sheet materials.

Heavy-duty suction cups provide secure lifting, while the modular design makes it easy to set up and adapt for a variety of workshop applications. Perfect for boosting productivity and reducing manual handling in fabrication and processing environments.

Key Features

• Automated loading and unloading with articulated swing arm
• High-torque servo lift for heavy sheet handling
• Precision positioning for accuracy and safety
• Heavy-duty suction cups for secure lifting
• Compact and modular design – easy to set up

Capacity

• 3000 × 1500 mm – up to 500 kg
• 4000 × 2000 mm – up to 750 kg
• 4000 × 2000 mm – up to 1000 kg

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