Building on the legacy of over two decades of proven reliability and precision, the latest version of the Alpine Linear Saw (ALS) continues Alpine’s proud tradition of innovation. Designed and engineered to optimize cutting and material handling workflow, the ALS introduces a key innovation – the Small Parts Handler (SPH) – improving efficiency, accuracy, and speed throughout the cutting process. This new feature provides component manufacturers with an efficient transfer of components as small as a 6-inch-long 2x4 square cut block.
Smaller parts often disrupt production, as sawyers must manually retrieve components from a dedicated bin or waste, leading to delays in production, errors, and lost components.
Small Parts Handler
The SPH addresses workflow bottlenecks and improves overall plant efficiency. It uses an articulated arm with a gripper and roller that operates simultaneously with the cutting process. After the leading-edge cuts are completed and before trailing cuts are performed, the arm grips the component adjacent to the saw blade.
Once the piece is cut, the arm seamlessly transfers the component onto the belt, which is delivered directly to the outfeed roll case – saving time and freeing up sawyers for other tasks, improving overall plant throughput.
Ergonomic Impact
Continuing Alpine’s focus on innovation and streamlining workflow, the SPH enhancement improves plant ergonomics by reducing the need for repetitive lifting, bending, and manual sorting of small parts while minimizing risk and maintaining productivity in the plant.
Sawyers can customize the small part handling system to fit their workflow through user-defined settings to meet the plant’s operating requirements. The result is a unified outfeed system that helps simplify stacking and organization for table delivery, eliminating the need for manual sorting by using the arm to deliver small parts directly to the outfeed – keeping them separated from waste.
The ALS 5.0 sets a new standard in linear saw performance. Combining reliability with innovative solutions, this next-generation saw is ready to enhance productivity and improve the efficiency of the plant environment. Contact your local Alpine Sales Representative or email info@alpineitw.com to learn more.