Single Arm Loader & Stacker for Woodworking Production Lines

Automatic Wood Panel Loading, Transfer & Stacking

A single-arm handling unit that uses vacuum cups to pick panels from a lift table, transfer them in the required direction, and support automatic loading or stacking within a woodworking production line.

For workpieces from 320–1800/2000 mm long, 320–800 mm wide and 10–50 mm thick
Up to 40 kg or 40–60 kg, according to model/configuration
Layout options include straight, left/right-side, 90° transfer, and 180° panel direction change

Production Benefits

Working
Principle

Configuration Options

Machinery Feature

Mechanical Parameters

Mechanical FAQ

“What is a single-arm loader and stacker?

A single arm loader and stacker is auxiliary automation for woodworking lines. It picks panel workpieces by vacuum, moves them between the lift table and conveyor or designated position, then repeats the programmed loading or stacking cycle. It is suited to factories that need to reduce repetitive manual handling and keep machine feeding and discharge organized.

Make Panel Handling Part of the Production Line

A single arm loader and stacker helps connect material handling with the processing rhythm of your woodworking line. By automating repeatable panel transfer tasks, it supports a more organized flow between loading, processing, and stacking positions.

Reduce repetitive lifting

Transfers eligible panels between defined stations by vacuum pick-up.

Keep the line organized

Feeds, discharges or stacks panels in the selected direction and sequence.

Adapt the layout

Choose transfer direction and working height around the downstream equipment.

How the Single Arm Loader & Stacker Handles Each Panel

LINKYOU single-arm loader stackers use vacuum pickup and a defined transfer path to move panels between a lift table, a conveyor, and a target position. The final loading or stacking sequence is configured around the layout of your woodworking line.

Panel
Presentation

Panels are supplied on a lift table at the pick-up area, creating a defined starting point for the next handling cycle.

Vacuum
Pick-Up

Vacuum cups contact the panel surface and lift it for transfer. The cup arrangement should match the panel size, weight and surface condition.

Transfer and Direction Change

Depending on the selected layout, the panel can be transferred straight ahead, to the left or right side, or through a 90° or 180° direction change.

Placement at the Target Position

Place the panel in the target position for the next processing step or stack it according to the specified stacking pattern.

Return and
Repeat

After releasing the panel, the robotic arm returns to its initial position and begins the next cycle. The workflow is tailored to the equipment layout.

Match the Handling Cycle to Your Line Layout

To recommend a suitable loading or stacking layout, please share:

Panel length, width, thickness, and maximum weight
Required loading, transfer, or stacking position
Conveyor height and material-flow direction
Whether 90° or 180° panel turning is required
Panel material and surface condition

Available Panel Transfer Layouts for Your Line

Every workshop has different machine positions and space constraints. This single arm loader and stacker can be arranged around the required material-flow direction, helping it connect with cutting, sanding, or other downstream processes

Straight Transfer

Panels move in a straight line between the pick-up position and the connected conveyor. Suitable for aligned infeed and outfeed layouts.

Side Transfer

Panels are delivered to the left or right side of the handling unit. Suitable when the connected conveyor is positioned beside the loader or stacker.

90° Direction Change

Panels are transferred to a conveyor running perpendicular to the previous direction when the next process is arranged at a right angle.

180° Direction Change

When the production line layout requires a return path, the sheet material is conveyed in the direction opposite to the material pickup side.

Key Features for Flexible Panel Handling

The following features define how the equipment handles panels and adapts to a production line. Final configuration should be based on your panel specification, line layout, and required transfer direction.

Vacuum Panel Pick-Up

Vacuum cups lift panels from the lifting platform for automated transfer between handling positions.

Transfer Direction Matched to Your Line

The transfer path is planned around the position of connected conveyors and the required panel flow direction.

Connection to Conveyors and Lift Tables

The unit is arranged between the lifting platform and connected conveyor positions to support automatic loading or stacking.

Fits Selected Woodworking Processes

It can be specified for panel handling around cutting, sanding and double-end milling processes, subject to your line layout and workpiece requirements.

Before We Recommend a Layout

Please confirm panel dimensions and weight, conveyor height and direction, connected equipment, and the required loading or stacking position.

KRC801 vs KRC810: Key Technical Parameters

Use these parameters as an initial suitability check for your workpiece range and installation conditions. LINKYOU should confirm the final model and configuration against your actual production layout before manufacturing.

Parameter

KRC801

KRC810

Rotating radius

1200 / 1500mm

1300mm

Workpiece length

320 — 1800/2000mm

Workpiece width

320 — 800 mm

Warkpiece thickness

10 — 50 mm

Max. workpiece weight

40 kg / 40 — 60 kg

Air pressure

0.3 — 0.6 Mpa

Working cycle

7 min/cycle (workpieces weighing < 40 kg)
3–5 min/cycle (workpieces weighing < 40–60 kg)

6 min/cycle (workpieces weighing < 40 kg)
3–4 min/cycle (workpieces weighing < 40–60 kg)

Working height of vacuum cups

900 — 1000 mm

300 — 1600 mm

Conveyor size

900 * 1100 mm

Lift table size

800*2500mm / 1300*2500mm

Lift table loading capacity

1000 / 1500kg

Weight of a single arm

860kg

Need Help Matching the Machine to Your Line?

The final KRC801 and KRC810 configuration depends on panel size and weight, conveyor height and direction, required transfer layout, and local voltage. Share your line details so we can recommend a suitable model and layout.

Automated Sawing and Milling Line with Panel Loading and Stacking

This reference configuration shows how panel loading, roller conveyor transfer, sawing, milling, and cantilever stacking can be integrated into one automated woodworking production line. The final equipment sequence, transfer direction, and stacking position are configured based on the panel specification and the available factory layout.

Panel Loading

Panels are positioned at the infeed station for automatic transfer into the processing line.

Sawing and Milling

Roller conveyors move panels through the required cutting and milling operations.

Discharge and Stacking

The cantilever unit transfers processed panels to the specified discharge or stacking position.

Need a Layout Recommendation?

Share your panel size and weight, connected equipment, conveyor height, transfer direction, and required loading or stacking position. We will recommend a suitable KRC801 or KRC810 configuration for your line

Single Arm Loader & Stacker FAQs

Find answers to common questions about panel compatibility, vacuum handling, and production-line layout before selecting a KRC801 or KRC810 configuration.

Can the machine be used for loading, stacking, or both?

It can be configured for loading, discharging, or stacking, depending on the required panel flow. The final handling role is confirmed during the line-layout review.

Which panel sizes and weights can it handle?

The listed panel range is 320–1,800/2,000 mm long × 320–800 mm wide × 10–50 mm thick, depending on configuration. KRC801 handles panels up to 40 kg, while KRC810 supports 40–60 kg depending on the selected configuration. Final suitability should be checked against the actual workpiece.

Are all panel surfaces suitable for vacuum pick-up?

Vacuum pick-up requires a sufficiently flat and stable surface that can form a reliable seal. Please confirm whether panels are porous, heavily textured, warped, perforated, or specially coated before model selection.

Can it connect to existing conveyors or woodworking equipment?

Yes. The machine can be arranged between lift tables, roller conveyors, and selected downstream equipment. The connection design must match the existing conveyor height, panel flow direction, production rhythm, and available floor space.

Can the line change the panel transfer direction?

The catalog shows straight, side, 90°, and 180° transfer layout options. The final transfer route is determined by the connected equipment, required panel flow, and available installation space.

How do I choose between KRC801 and KRC810?

Selection depends on panel size and weight, required pick-up height, transfer direction, connected equipment, and handling task. Share these details through the line-layout review form, and LINKYOU can recommend a suitable configuration.

Plan Your KRC801 or KRC810 Configuration

Share your panel and production-line details. LINKYOU will review the handling task, conveyor connection, and required transfer path, then recommend a suitable KRC801 or KRC810 configuration for your project.