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

]]> https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/machine/ims-loading-arm-pneumatic/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:01:27 +0000 https://www.industrialmachinery.net.au/?post_type=product&p=8580 Lightweight pneumatic sheet loading arm for safe, precise handling of sheet metal up to 1000 kg, with minimal floor space required.

PDF Brochure ]]> The IMS Pneumatic Sheet Loading Arm Manipulator is a lightweight, modular, and easy-to-move handling system designed for fast and safe sheet loading. Its pneumatic cantilever design allows operators to position sheets effortlessly, with the ability to stop at any point for precision placement.

Built-in safety features ensure continuous, reliable operation, while the compact design requires minimal floor space — making it an ideal solution for busy workshops and fabrication facilities.

Key Features

• Pneumatic cantilever design for effortless handling
• Lightweight and modular – easy to move and set up
• Precision control with stop-at-any-point positioning
• Safety-focused design for secure operation
• Minimal floor space required

Capacity

• 1250 × 1250 mm – up to 300 kg
• 2450 × 1250 mm – up to 500 kg
• 3000 × 1500 mm – up to 1000 kg

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Perfect for small sheets, scattered pieces, large scraps, leftovers, semi-finished sheets, or any special storage requirements, these racks help protect valuable materials from damage while improving overall workshop safety and efficiency.

Main Features

• Full visibility for quick and accurate material selection
• 100% roll-out sliding units for easy access
• Load capacity up to 700 kg per roll-out unit
• Single-person operation saves time and reduces labour
• 3° slant prevents slipping and secures materials
• Saves floor space and keeps workshops organised
• Available in front-back or left-right configurations

Built with forklift access as a core feature, each pallet is fitted with precision-positioned sleepers, creating clear channels for forklift tines. Operators can load or unload sheets quickly and accurately without the risks associated with manual lifting or unbalanced sheet stacks. The result is safer handling, reduced labour effort, and dramatically improved material-flow efficiency.

Designed for modern metal-processing environments—including fabrication shops, manufacturers, distribution centres, and construction workshops—the IMS system increases storage density by utilising vertical space, enabling up to 12 layers of sheet storage in a compact footprint. Each layer is engineered to handle heavy plate materials and is supported by a durable, powder-coated steel frame built for harsh industrial conditions.

Whether storing 2000 × 1000 mm plates or larger 3000 × 1500 mm sheets, the system accommodates a wide range of sheet sizes and thicknesses. Its drawer-style structure, classified layout, and forklift-ready design enable fast retrieval and accurate inventory organisation—helping reduce downtime and prevent sheet damage during handling.

Fully customisable, the IMS High-Density Metal Storage System can be configured to your workshop’s unique requirements—layer count, spacing, load rating, and sheet dimensions. It is the ideal solution for businesses seeking to improve capacity, increase safety, and streamline their material-handling process.

Key Features

• Forklift-Accessible Design – Integrated sleepers guide forklift tines for safe, simple loading and unloading.
• High-Density Storage – Utilise vertical space with 8–12 storage layers.
• Efficient Material Handling – Quick access to sorted, classified sheets boosts daily workflow.
• Heavy-Duty Construction – Engineered for up to 2 tonnes per layer, built with reinforced steel.
• Durable Finish – Powder-coated for corrosion and scratch resistance in demanding environments.
• Organised Inventory Management – Store by size, grade, material type or job.
• Versatile Sheet Compatibility – Fits 2000 × 1000 mm to 3000 × 1500 mm sheets (larger custom options available).
• Customisable System – Adjustable layer spacing, sheet size, load rating and layout.

This intelligent storage system not only saves time but also maximises space and keeps materials neatly organised. Ideal for workshops, fabrication shops, and metal suppliers looking to boost efficiency and safety in their daily operations.

Key Advantages

• Automated operation for easy sheet retrieval and return
• Reduced manual handling, minimising operator strain
• Faster material access and improved workflow efficiency
• Organised storage that keeps sheet stock sorted and accessible
• Built-in safety features to protect both operators and materials