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The NEW Iowa Precision Coil Feed NEO for Plasma and Fiber Laser Cutting Tables

Written by Mestek Machinery | June 16, 2026

Iowa Precision has created a highly integrated coil feed system with wireless capabilities to eliminate the need to load material by hand. The Coil Feed NEO for Plasma and Fiber Laser Cutting Tables was designed for upload and reloading of coil production for either a plasma or laser-cutting tables. Maximize cutting productivity and meet the demands of growing trends in the HVAC duct construction industry with Iowa Precision’s Coil Feed NEO.

Advanced Features of the Iowa Precision Coil Feed NEO

The Coil Feed NEO for Plasma and Fiber Laser Cutting Tables is comprised of a drive motor and a series of rolls to feed and remove coil set from the material. The material is advanced by the operator using an on/off switch. This allows the operator to follow the material to proper location along the cutting table. Drive is by way of entry pinch rolls and exit pinch rolls. Straightening is accomplished with rolls located between the entry and exit rolls, which are controlled by way of a hand wheel for depth penetration. Length of feed is at the operator’s discretion, as the machine does not measure the material. Plasma or laser cut-off of the sheet length is standard, optional sheet cut-off system is available.

Additional upgraded features include:

  • E-Z Load system for ease of use when loading coils

  • Complete hands-off technology once coils are loaded

  • Productivity and savings can be increased with the addition of beading

  • Down-bead or up-bead patterns are available

  • One-man operation system that reduces material handling

  • Instead of storing material on raks, coil stations are ready to feed cutting tables

  • Small footprint saving valuable shop floor space

  • Reduction in scrap metal

  • Reduced material costs with coil versus sheet stock production

  • Labor savings when uploading coil stock vs handling sheet stock

  • Material utilization completely optimized when cutting from coil especially when operating a 20’ table

Automated Coil Change and Selector

This unit will automatically feed the pre-programmed coil to be fed into the straightening and beading section of the Plasma/Laser Coil Feed. This unit is positioned at the exit end of the Grid Feed Drop-in Uncoilers that is closest to the Plasma/Laser Coil Feed or Coil Processor. It will retract the coil in place to its park position and feed the pre-selected coil according to the duct sizes or job specification entered by the operator, or from the job data downloaded from the CAM software. By way of powered pinch rolls, feed the material selected up the powered infeed ramp and into the feed table of the Plasma/Laser Coil Feed. Then the unit automatically removes material from Plasma/Laser Coil Feed.

  • Specifications:
    • Maximum Material Width: 60" (1525 mm) 72" is Optional
    • Maximum Material Gauge: 14 ga. (1,9 mm) mild steel
    • Number of Coils Accommodated: 12 Stations Max
    • Drive: ½ HP Electric motor and gearbox
    • Air Required: 1 CFM @ 100 psi (8,9 bar)

New Machine Controls from B&R Automation

Mestek Machinery’s new automated control system, driven by B&R Automation software, offers advanced, built-in diagnostic tools designed to provide immediate insight directly at the machine or remotely. Operators and authorized service teams can securely monitor detailed performance data, fault alerts, and maintenance indicators from anywhere, enabling faster troubleshooting, and reduced downtime, and smarter maintenance.

Available on these machines, our latest control system features:

  • Pedestal Mount Control - no longer window-based
  • Remote Self Diagnostics via B&R (Site Manager)
  • B&R Upgrade Platform
  • Linux Operating System
  • Touchscreen/Mouse/Keyboard Interface
  • Greater Troubleshooting Capabilities, and
  • Simulation Capabilities

Whether you’re standing beside the machine or halfway across the world, you can solve downtime incidents faster with enhanced machine diagnostics from Mestek Machinery.

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