Gala Group owns a diverse machine park that enables the processing and finishing of panel materials on top-quality equipment.

PROCESSING OF PANEL MATERIALS
Each stage of production is given special attention so that at the very end the entire production process results in high-quality and functional products.

IMA SCHELLING MACHINES
Competent high-quality solutions in the field of panel finishing.
Our new product portfolio includes automated solutions tailored to the requirements of cutting, transport and handling as well as warehousing, commissioning and packaging of panels and cut parts.

Novimat Contour EDGE BANDING MACHINE

FRAME CONSTRUCTION FROM A SOLID BEAM OF HIGH STRENGTH AND MOTORS OF OPTIMUM POWER – THE BASIC CONDITIONS THAT IT FULFILLS FOR EXCELLENT REPETITION ACCURACY, HIGH TECHNICAL AVAILABILITY AND LONG WORKING LIFE CYCLE.

Machine solution for edging of top quality and high output power in processing mode.

All Novimat Contour R3 units have optimal motor power, which ensures excellent repeatability, high utilization rate and long service life. Novimat Contour enables economy and reliability of the production resource for the use of edge material up to 3mm thick.

fh4 SAW

AUTOMATED PANEL CUTTING SAW. PRECISION AND CONSISTENT EXACT CUTTING COMBINE WITH AUTOMATION AND OPTIMIZED PROCESSES TO ACHIEVE A HIGH LEVEL OF PRODUCTIVITY. POWER OF 24.5 HP (18KW) ENABLES SIMPLE PROCESSING.

The fh4 cut-to-size saw offers maximum productivity and precision. One of its main advantages is the speed and flexibility for processing single board cuts as well as multiple boards. The most compact variant of the IMA Schelling fh series follows the philosophy of solid machine construction as strictly as the division of saws into larger categories. The robust design prevents natural vibrations and increases precision. It also ensures years of reliability, very long tool life cycle and minimal maintenance costs. With fh4 / fh5, AUTOMATION must be written in capital letters. New standards are set for efficient cut-to-size panels for trade or industrial uses with the highest possible automation in its class. A variety of automatic settings and automatically monitored functions ensure optimized and harmonious operation of the sequence.

The IMA Schelling panel sizing saw fh 4 / fh 5 has a unique “Evolution” drive concept and offers an optimal match between motor power and usable package height. The saw motor is fixed to the saw mount, so it is not moved by the saw blade, which enables powerful motors with greater performance. The scrap guide system is integrated into the saw carriage and enables immediate scrap removal from the cutting area. This results in a longer service life of the saw blade.
— Dual band aligners
Dual band aligners, one before and one after the saw line – stays on the material during cutting for maximum angular accuracy. The alignment force is adjusted automatically according to the thickness of the material or the height of the book with the help of a frequency converter. Even thin bands of panels can be cut with great precision.
— Air floatation machine
Extremely wide movable tables for air floatation enable optimal work and can be locked in the desired position. At the same time, it serves as a material buffer during the entire cutting process.

IMA Schelling offers individual handling and stacking that can be adapted to specific customer requirements. Everything from one source – from planning to commissioning.
— Automatic in-feed retraction
With automatic retraction, the lifting table adjusts itself exactly to the specific number of panels to be split (for panels with a thickness of 6 mm). Special pressure spindles of 3 mm thick panels are used for handling. With special holders, even thin panels with a thickness of 3 mm or more can be pushed away from the stack with piece-by-piece precision.

Simple and comfortable handling enables a significant reduction in time, protects the material and relieves the operating staff.
— Device format:
The IMA Schelling format device enables cutting of material with a surface cantilever around the board. The trimming fixtures required in this view are mounted directly on the clamps. The feeder clamps automatically move to the entered cantilever dimension to the format stop, enabling precise material alignment and secure clamping of even several panels high.

BIMA Px80 CIRCULAR EDGING MACHINE

PATENTED METHOD HAS LASER EDGING OR INNOVATIVE PATENTED AEK UNIT FOR FINE FINISHING – THE BIMA PX80 SERIES MACHINE PROVIDES TECHNOLOGY WITH A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.

The BIMA Px80 gantry machine is a cost-effective solution, and enables flexible satisfaction of every customer need, precision and speed. More than 60 years of superior IMA Schelling technology with tailor-made concepts.

— Quick tool change:
Both spindles work on the same part on one table.
Parallel tool change allowed.
Tool change time is minimized.
High productivity of the machine.
— Production:
Each spindle works on the table as if two machines were in use.
Identical or different parts are processed in parallel.
The highest possible productivity with maximum flexibility.
— Parallel processing:
Both spindles work on one table.
Processing time is cut in half.
Productivity has doubled.
— Using multiple stations:
All types of workpieces in one clamping operation.
High productivity with little manual work.

Quick and safe, manual setting thanks to the LED.
Significant reduction in setup time (up to 70%) and increase in machine availability, unlike the conventional systems.
Automatic vacuum adjustment suggestion with IMAWOP.
— Tabular presentation of samples:
Maximum flexibility even in demanding edging.
Performance in wood or aluminium.
Possible use of vacuum modules in different heights for which the raster tabular presentation is also suitable.
Using adapter units.
Customer designed stop configuration possible.

More than 30 years ago, IMA Schelling built the world’s first processing centre with a edge unit for processing freeform parts. To this day, IMA Schelling holds the patents for this technology, which is constantly increasing and developing further.
90° gluing of the inner corner.
Automatic edging unit with continuously variable bevel.
VT100/100 for adhesion of bevel edges on surfaces up to 45°.
PU-gluing.
Edge tank that works in parallel, up to 24 times (stationary up to 36 times).
Edge cassette for sensitive edge band materials (f. e. veneer).
Miter saw, also with bevel sensor, on the adhesion side (saves tool changes) to increase productivity.

The high-performance edge system allows the production of free-form parts without seams. Optional availability of combined units in the latest generation with a unit that can be manually set for EVA or PUR bonding in just one unit.
— Prominent technologies:
Combined unit for EVA, PUR and laser edging.
Patented collision control to protect against damage.
All necessary adjustments at the unit are programme controlled.
Thanks to zoom optics with an integrated lens.
Wear-free laser unit.
Manually replaceable pressing roller from 100 mm to 50 mm.
— Ending:
A perfect finish creates perfect results. Whether it is about the innovative finishing unit with fully automatic control AEK (patent) with up to 3 different radii in one unit or corner closing and cutting.
– Other equipment:
The machine equipment enables the ideal integration of the production machine.
— Edging:
Servo controlled edge hopper with automatic pressure type change and automatic edge height.
Minimal cutting waste thanks to servo control.
Optimum tracking of edges in parallel, if desired, an edge container that works in parallel up to 24 times (stationary up to 36 times).
Detecting the remaining length in the regulator.
— Edge cassette:
Edge cassette for gentle processing of sensitive materials for edges.

VS 12 AUTOMATIC WAREHOUSE

A SPACIOUS STORAGE SYSTEM IS A POWERFUL WAY TO INCREASE USAGE OF CUT-TO-SIZE SAWS WHILE SAVING PRECIOUS TIME AND STORAGE SPACE. THE SECRET OF THIS INNOVATION LIES IN THE COMPLETELY DESIGNED AND AUTOMATED ORGANIZATION OF THE STORAGE SYSTEM.

The key to this innovation lies in the fully engineered and automated organization of the storage system. An area from 4 to 20 m wide and up to 120 m long can be used in its entirety with piles up to 2000 mm high. In/out stacking, removing and loading activities are performed by trolleys that react quickly, precisely and save space. The cart moves along the road beams and the bridge above the pile of boards. The total height of the plant is only 3,680 mm. Since the machine and the storage system come from a single source, they form a perfect integration of work. This includes simple operation and high reliability of the software and technology.

Storage can be implemented with adaptive strategies according to the order of combinations, such as – individual jobs, large batches or constant change of production orders.
The gantry cart has a scissors lift that operates the suction crosshead with the plate right on top of the stack. The scissors are double-edged and therefore particularly stable. The patented double shear design combined with an adjustable suction cross head allows for a wide range of panel dimensions to be loaded.
— The rotating scissors allow the panels to be placed even under the supports.
— Increasing the utilization of space.
– The design of the scissors allows turning in + 90° and – 90°.
— Minimum orientation of shaft dimensions.
The vacuum lifting unit has eighteen suction units, four of which are corner suction units, and it can grip the panels strongly. For smaller panel dimensions, up to six suction groups can be optionally selected. Scraps up to a size of 1250 x 330 mm can be safely handled. Corner suction units are designed as suction panels with bellows and raised corners for the possibility of separating the panels.

— Stocks by type: static and dynamic
For panels that are constantly needed, it is recommended to store them “by type” and locate them in the immediate vicinity of the saw. This allows direct access to the material, without time-consuming re-stacking and results in long cycle times and fast saw loading.
“By type / dynamics” strategy makes sense for boards that are temporarily in frequent use. Quick access is provided. Highly fluctuating quantities of frequently used material require less storage space.
— Mixed stocks
Storing mixed inventory makes sense for all other cases. Multiple zones can be defined as mixed stock zones. This means that a large number of different panels can be stacked in fewer places. The warehouse can be used in an extremely flexible way.
— Manual management of block storage
Outside the area of the storage system, the block storage is a freely definable area that is managed in the control of the storage system. This is particularly suitable for frequently used materials that are fed directly into the saw and also for rarely used materials.
— Customized planning
Each spatial storage system is planned based on the specifics of the customer. Saw-storage combinations, connection to various machine concepts or connections of several sections, maximum use of available space, high production efficiency.

IMA Schelling offers optional, individual and customized features that contribute to a significant increase in performances.
— Perfect handling of thin materials
Optionally, corner suction units for thin materials can be separately controlled and equipped with holders. Clean separation of thin panels is ensured.
— Material with structured surfaces
Materials with structured surfaces are becoming increasingly popular with many customers in the furniture industry. Handling Vacuum technology is especially challenging. IMA Schelling also offers a suitable solution for this with special vacuum cups for safe transport of panels with a surface texture.
— Laminate boxes
The newly developed cassette system makes storing thin laminates much easier. This system saves valuable storage space and transports laminate boards much faster.
— Storage space above the cutting
If the existing spatial conditions do not allow another solution and there is sufficient height of the hall, the solution of the storage space above the cutting can be targeted with the help of a steel structure, the storage space is moved up. This steel structure saves space since it is a greater saving than extending an industrial hall.

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