The Glorystar GB-A Series Fully Automatic Panel Bending Centers are advanced sheet metal automation systems designed to automate complex bending operations with exceptional speed, accuracy, and repeatability. Utilizing multi-axis servo control, intelligent automation, and Glorystar’s proprietary bending center technology, the GB-A Series can efficiently produce complex profiles, return flanges, closed shapes, channels, and other challenging geometries with minimal operator intervention. Ideal for manufacturers of electrical enclosures, cabinets, HVAC components, appliances, elevators, and architectural products, the GB-A Series helps increase throughput while reducing labor requirements and production costs.
The GB-A Series is Glorystar’s automated panel bending platform, engineered to streamline sheet metal production through intelligent automation and high-speed servo-driven motion control. Featuring Glorystar’s proprietary SL300-PCx CNC control system, precision servo drives, ball screws, guide rails, and automated material handling technologies, the GB-A Series delivers fast, accurate bending performance for a wide range of sheet metal applications.
Unlike traditional press brakes that require multiple setups and significant operator involvement, the GB-A Series automates the bending sequence and supports complex part geometries using a universal tooling concept. With bending speeds as fast as 0.2 seconds per bend and the ability to integrate with robotic loading and unloading systems, the GB-A Series is designed for modern, high-volume manufacturing environments.
Fully Automatic Bending Center Technology
Glorystar SL300-PCx CNC Control System
High-Speed Servo-Driven Performance
Complex Part Bending Capability
Automation-Ready Manufacturing Platform
Increase Production Throughput
Reduce Labor Dependency
Improve Part Consistency
Enhance Workplace Safety
Support Manufacturing Automation
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| GB-1200A | GB-1500A | GB-2000A | GB-2500A | |
Bending Length | mm | 1200 | 1500 | 2000 | 2500 | |
in | 47.2 | 59.1 | 78.7 | 98.4 | ||
Bending Height | mm | Standard 4-Side: 170 | Standard 4-Side: 170 | |||
in | Standard 4-Side: 6.7 | Standard 4-Side: 6.7 | ||||
Min Molding Size | Standard | mm | 350 x 250 | |||
in | 13.8 x 9.8 | |||||
Mixed | mm | – | 350 x 250 | |||
in | – | 13.8 x 9.8 | ||||
Extended | mm | – | 350 x 250 | |||
in | – | 13.8 x 9.8 | ||||
Max Bending Size | mm | 1200 x 1200 | 1500 x 1500 | 2000 x 1500 | 2500 x 1500 | |
in | 47.2 x 47.2 | 59.1 x 59.1 | 78.7 x 59.1 | 98.4 x 59.1 | ||
X-Axis Travel | mm | 120 | ||||
in | 4.7 | |||||
Y-Axis Travel | Standard | mm | 200 | |||
in | 7.9 | |||||
Mixed | mm | – | 305 | |||
in | – | 12 | ||||
Extended | mm | – | 305 | |||
in | – | 12 | ||||
Z-Axis Travel | Standard | mm | 175 | |||
in | 6.9 | |||||
Mixed | mm | – | 357 | |||
in | – | 14.1 | ||||
Extended | mm | – | 357 | |||
in | – | 14.1 | ||||
Tool Height | Standard | mm | 177 | |||
in | 7 | |||||
Mixed | mm | – | 177 | |||
in | – | 7 | ||||
Extended | mm | – | 357 | |||
in | – | 14.1 | ||||
Number of Axes | Vacuum Cups | 11 | ||||
Clamping Arm | – | 14 | ||||
Machine Power | Vacuum Cups | kW | 12.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 50.9 |
HP | 17 | 46.5 | 46.5 | 68.2 | ||
Clamping Arm | kW | – | 36.35 | 36.35 | 52.9 | |
HP | – | 48.7 | 48.7 | 70.9 | ||
Max Bending Thickness – Aluminum | mm | 2 | 3 | |||
in | 0.079 | 0.118 | ||||
Max Bending Thickness – Carbon Steel | mm | 1.5 | 2 | |||
in | 0.059 | 0.079 | ||||
Max Bending Thickness – Stainless | mm | 0.8 | 1.5 | |||
in | 0.031 | 0.059 | ||||
Max Bending Speed | s/bend | 0.2 | ||||
Overal Dimensions | Standard | mm | 1590 | 1890 | 2390 | 2890 |
in | 62.6 | 74.4 | 94.1 | 113.8 | ||
Mixed/Extended | mm | – | 1890 | 2360 | 2900 | |
in | – | 74.4 | 92.9 | 114.2 | ||
Mixed/Extended Clamping Arm | mm | – | 1890 | 2360 | 2880 | |
in | – | 74.4 | 92.9 | 113.4 | ||
Overall Dimensions | Standard | mm | 2950 | 3300 | 3900 | 4500 |
in | 116.1 | 129.9 | 153.5 | 177.2 | ||
Mixed/Extended | mm | – | 3536 | 4110 | 4460 | |
in | – | 139.2 | 161.8 | 175.6 | ||
Mixed/Extended Clamping Arm | mm | – | 4127 | 4500 | 4950 | |
in | – | 162.5 | 177.2 | 194.9 | ||
Overal Dimensions | Standard | mm | 2666 | 2666 | 2800 | 2800 |
in | 105 | 105 | 110.2 | 110.2 | ||
Mixed/Extended | mm | – | 2946 | 2936 | 2936 | |
in | – | 116 | 115.6 | 115.6 | ||
Mixed/Extended Clamping Arm | mm | – | 2946 | 2946 | 3090 | |
in | – | 116 | 116 | 121.7 | ||
Weight | Standard | kg | 8000 | 10000 | 14000 | 17000 |
lb | 17637 | 22046 | 30865 | 37479 | ||
Mixed/Extended | kg | – | 10000 | 14000 | 17000 | |
lb | – | 22046 | 30865 | 37479 | ||
Mixed/Extended Clamping Arm | kg | – | 10000 | 14000 | 17000 | |
lb | – | 22046 | 30865 | 37479 | ||
A: A panel bending center, often referred to as a panel bender, is an automated sheet metal forming system that uses servo-controlled tooling and automated material handling to perform multiple bends with minimal operator involvement. Unlike traditional press brakes, panel benders automate much of the bending process, improving speed, consistency, and productivity.
A: The GB-A Series automates much of the bending process through servo-controlled tooling and automated sheet positioning, while a traditional press brake requires operators to manually position and manipulate the workpiece between bends.
Key advantages include:
A: The GB-A Series is ideal for:
The machine is particularly effective for parts with multiple bends, return flanges, channels, hems, and enclosed profiles.
A: The GB-A Series utilizes Glorystar’s proprietary SL300-PCx CNC Control System, developed specifically for automated bending center applications. The control provides an intuitive interface, streamlined programming tools, and reliable machine management capabilities.
Benefits include:
A: Yes. The GB-A Series is designed to support robotic loading and unloading systems and can be integrated with upstream and downstream manufacturing processes.
This allows manufacturers to:
