CLASSIC CUTTING LINE
VIRO EPS-SYSTEMS provides a comprehensive selection of cutting machinery, equipped with a wide array of customizable options to suit your exact manufacturing requirements.
Whether you need a space-saving machine or a fully automated production powerhouse, you can select the precise features required to optimize your EPS production process.
Foamline HVQ
The Foamline HVQ is a fully automatic cutting line designed for the high-speed continuous production of sheets, insulation panels, and building products from EPS blocks, delivering excellent surface quality and densities according to EN 13163 and ATSM C578 standards.
TYPICAL CONFIGURATION
- Block magazine with motorized tilter and center alignment.
- Horizontal sheet cutting frame “H.OSC”, equipped with 81 wires.
- Automatic top and bottom scrap removal system.
- Trimming station “V” featuring 2 side trimming wires and an optional center wire.
- Fast forward conveyor for efficient material transport.
- Length cutting station “Q”.
- Material discharge conveyor.
- HMI touchscreen interface.
ADVANTAGES
Designed for high production capacity, the cutting line guarantees precision and reliability through specialized block motion detectors. To maintain optimal performance exposed wire ends are cooled.
- Offers an optional customizable modular and compact design.
- Delivers accurate and high-speed cutting using high-temperature titanium alloy wires and a strong spring-tensioning system.
AUTOMATION
- Automatic wire setting AWS systems available on all cutting stations to streamline your setup.
- Autopilot integration.
- Integrated wire break detection and control systems to minimize production interruptions.
- Versatile oscillation capabilities, featuring high-speed single-frame oscillation.
Scrap Management
- Fully automatic scrap removal systems designed to clear all sides, including top, bottom, and side sections.
- Double Shaft Prebreaker system, optimized for processing both white and grey EPS material.
- Suction hoods.
CUTTING SPEEDS
Cutting speeds depend on the quality of EPS foam blocks.
| Density [kg/m³] | Maximum Speed [m/min] |
| 12 | up to 2,0 |
| 15 | up to 1,8 |
| 20 | up to 1,6 |
| 25 | up to 1,0 |
| 30 | up to 0,8 |
Downstream equipment
- VIRO-BOT material handling systems or SU-1500 and PA-1500
- PPZA-1300 automatic packaging machine
- STARGATE or ATLANTIS pallet wrappers
- Skids application system
- Marking and labeling of bundles and pallets
Cutting Frame H.OSC: Single Frame Oscillation
The core of the Foamline HVQ is the robust single frame oscillation H.OSC cutting frame.
FEATURES
- Built within a well-welded, heavy-duty steel frame.
- Linear bearings with inflatable seals for accurate wire positioning.
- Includes an antifriction chain conveyor for smooth material transport.
- Features optical sensors for the recognition of white and black material.
- Designed with stairs on both sides for safe and easy maintenance access.
- Uses cutting wire type R41 for extra strong wire tension.
- Operates with a 10 mm stroke and achieves up to 400 strokes/min.
- Features automatic wire setting capabilities.
HIGH END CUTTING LINE
Foamline HVQ PRO
The Foamline HVQ PRO is a fully automatic cutting line designed for the high-speed continuous production of sheets, insulation panels, and building products from EPS blocks with a maximum length of 3.000 mm.
TYPICAL CONFIGURATION
- Block magazine with motorized tilter and center alignment.
- Sheet cutting frame “H.OSC-2” with up to 100 wires with counter frame oscillation.
- Automatic top, bottom and side scrap removal system.
- Trimming station “V” with 2 side trimming wires and an optional center wire.
- Fast forward conveyor.
- Length cutting station “Q”.
- Material discharge conveyor.
- HMI touchscreen interface.
ADVANTAGES
Designed for ultimate performance and high-capacity operation, this system ensures excellent quality of the final product.
- Highest level of automation available.
- Advanced software for material and production management.
- SIEMENS Simatic PLC S7.
- Versatile mechanical oscillation capabilities (long and short stroke) on H.OSC-2 frame.
AUTOMATION
- Automatic wire setting AWS systems available on all cutting stations to streamline your setup.
- Autopilot integration.
- Integrated wire break detection and control systems to minimize production interruptions.
Scrap Management
- Automatic height adjustment of top scrap removal system.
- Features a stand-alone system equipped with a suction device and pneumatic lift off.
- Includes a central conveyor belt designed for the transport of top, side and bottom scraps.
- Integrated with a prebreaker specifically for top, bottom and side scraps.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Motion detectors, including specific block motion detectors.
- Air cooling of exposed wire ends.
- High production capacity.
- Automatic wire setting.
OPTIONS
- Exchangeable prebreaker system for white and gray EPS.
- Autopilot.
- Wire break detection and control.
- Suction hoods.
CUTTING SPEEDS
Cutting speeds depend on the quality of EPS foam blocks.
| Density [kg/m³] | Maximum Speed [m/min] |
| 12 | up to 2,5 |
| 17 | up to 1,8 |
| 20 | up to 1,6 |
| 25 | up to 1,0 |
| 30 | up to 0,7 |
Downstream equipment
- VIRO-BOT material handling systems or SU-1500 and PA-1500
- PPZA-1300 automatic packaging machine
- STARGATE or ATLANTIS pallet wrappers
- Skids application system
- Marking and labeling of bundles and pallets
Cutting Frame H.OSC-2
The core of the Foamline HVQ is the counter oscillation frame H.OSC cutting frame.
- Utilizes up to 100 wires with counter frame oscillation, structured as 50 pieces per frame. Accommodates wire diameters of 0,3 or 0,4 mm.
- Features a clearance of 1.350 x 1.500 mm and allows for a minimum sheet thickness and minimum wire distance of 10 mm.
- Equipped with the “H.OSC-2” mechanical counter oscillation system for the horizontal frame.
- Features automatic wire positioning and automatic wire setting AWS. It includes specialized hardware and software for inclined wire setting, which is ideal for cutting tapered sheets.
- Built with a fixed frame inclination of 10 degrees.
- Features a selective wire cooling system.
- It allows for independent heat and speed adjustments.
- Integrated with a wire break detection unit for the horizontal sheet cutting wires, which includes auto speed control.
- Comes fully equipped with heavy-duty springs, wire holders, and contactors.
Unicut
An efficient, compact machine designed for processing EPS blocks into insulation sheets.
- Performs horizontal slabbing, vertical trimming, and cutting to length within a single machine.
- Available Block Length Configurations: 2.0 m, 2.5 m, and 3.0 m.
- Achieves a cutting time of 5 to 6 minutes for a 3.0 m block length (time calculated excluding loading and unloading).
Operational Sequence
- Load the EPS block into the machine and start the cycle.
- The horizontal frame, equipped with vertical trimming wires, travels through the block.
- The downcutting frame activates to cut the material to the precise length.
- The finished insulation sheets are discharged from the machine.
- The cutting frames automatically return to their home positions.
- Load a new block and restart the cycle.
