TigerStop has established itself as the global leader in stop gauge and material positioning systems, revolutionizing how manufacturers handle wood, metal, plastics, and composites. Their comprehensive range of automated systems eliminates the traditional "measure twice, cut once" approach, delivering unprecedented accuracy and efficiency across various industrial applications.
SawGear™: Entry-Level Automation for Maximum Accessibility
The SawGear system represents TigerStop's most accessible entry point into automated material positioning. Designed as a simple and intuitive automated stop system, SawGear transforms any existing saw, drill, or punch into a precision manufacturing tool.
Precision and Accuracy: SawGear can position parts to +/- .008" repeatable accuracy, dramatically reducing scrap waste and eliminating measurement errors that plague manual operations.
Universal Compatibility: Unlike comprehensive systems that require dedicated equipment, SawGear easily attaches to existing machinery, making it an ideal upgrade for shops looking to modernize without major capital investment.
Flexible Sizing Options: Available in multiple working lengths from 8 feet to 20 feet, with corresponding overall lengths accommodating various workshop configurations and material sizes.
Immediate Productivity Gains: By eliminating tape measures and manual fence adjustments, operators can focus on production rather than setup, resulting in significantly increased throughput.
Simplified Operation: The intuitive interface allows operators to quickly input dimensions and let the system handle precise positioning, reducing training time and operational complexity.
TigerRack™: Industrial-Grade Power and Versatility
TigerRack represents a significant step up in capability, engineered for demanding industrial environments where material handling becomes more challenging.
Heavy-Duty Construction: TigerRack can push, pull, and position material up to 720 lbs, making it suitable for substantial materials that would overwhelm lighter systems.
Rack and Pinion Reliability: The robust rack and pinion drive system ensures consistent performance under demanding conditions, providing reliable operation shift after shift.
Multi-Directional Operation: Unlike simple stop systems, TigerRack offers full push, pull, and positioning capabilities, allowing for complex material handling operations.
Industrial Environment Ready: Built specifically for rugged industrial applications, TigerRack withstands the demands of high-volume production environments.
TigerStop®: The Original Automated Solution
The flagship TigerStop system represents the foundation of the company's success, offering comprehensive material positioning capabilities that transform manufacturing operations.
Lean Manufacturing Integration: TigerStop will turn your existing operation into a lean manufacturing machine, eliminating waste and improving workflow efficiency.
Speed and Accuracy Combination: The system delivers both rapid positioning and precise placement, optimizing the balance between productivity and quality.
Proven Performance: As the original automated stop system, TigerStop has decades of field-proven reliability across thousands of installations worldwide.
Versatile Applications: Suitable for a wide range of materials and cutting operations, from wood processing to metal fabrication.
HeavyDuty 2™: Maximum Capacity for Demanding Applications
The HeavyDuty 2 system represents TigerStop's most powerful offering, designed for the most demanding material handling applications in industrial settings.
Exceptional Load Capacity: HeavyDuty 2 can push, pull, and position up to 2,100 lbs of your heaviest material, shift after shift, making it suitable for the most challenging applications.
Superior Precision: HeavyDuty 2 uses a rack and pinion drive that provides a repeatable accuracy of +/- 0,2 mm (.008"), maintaining precision even with heavy loads.
Advanced Software Integration: Features Dynamic Optimization™ software upgrade for best-in-class material optimization and Dynamic Pack Optimization™ for enhanced pack/bundle list capabilities.
Rapid Training: An unskilled operator can be trained to use a HeavyDuty to push, pull, and position material in under 10 minutes, ensuring quick implementation and minimal disruption.
Heavy-Duty Construction: Built to handle the most demanding industrial applications with consistent performance under maximum load conditions.
TigerTubo: Specialized Heavy-Duty Performance
High Load Rating: The TigerTurbo is only slightly lower rated than the HeavyDuty 2, providing substantial material handling capabilities for demanding applications.
Metal Application Focus: Particularly well-suited for ferrous metal applications, including heavy-duty pipe and structural steel processing.
Industrial Versatility: Designed to complement the heavy-duty machine lineup, offering alternative solutions for specific manufacturing requirements.
TigerStop systems serve diverse industries with equal effectiveness. While TigerStop's were originally developed and sold to wood working customers, now adays just under half of our products sold are used in metal applications, demonstrating the versatility and broad appeal of automated positioning technology.
The systems excel in applications ranging from cabinet making and furniture production to aluminum fenestration, structural steel fabrication, and precision metal cutting. This versatility reflects the fundamental value proposition: automated positioning improves accuracy, reduces waste, and increases productivity regardless of the specific material or industry.
TigerStop's comprehensive system lineup ensures that manufacturers across all scales and industries can access automated material positioning technology appropriate to their specific needs. From the accessible SawGear entry point to the industrial-strength HeavyDuty 2, each system delivers measurable improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.
The evolution from manual measurement and positioning to automated systems represents more than a technological upgrade—it represents a fundamental shift toward lean manufacturing principles, waste elimination, and operational excellence. TigerStop's proven track record across diverse industries and applications makes their systems a sound investment for manufacturers committed to competitive advantage through operational efficiency.
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