OPENTECHNICAL PUBLICATION OT-2026-000002687 Sheet Handling Apparatus with Automatic Removal of Separating Foil and Method Thereof Published: 2026-09-15T19:14:40.654047Z Permanent URL: https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002687 Categories: Manufacturing & Assembly Equipment > Machining Systems ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABSTRACT 14 A method and relative sheet handling apparatus apt to pick up sheets from a pack of sheets to be delivered to a cutting centre and for removing a separating foil (C) between said sheets is described, comprising 5 lifting and removing means for a top sheet (L1) equipped with upper gripping heads (7), and also air flow generating means (8, 9, 10) generating an air flow above said pack of sheets, and control means of said lifting means, suitable for arranging 10 said top sheet (L1) at a stasis height of up to 70 mm above said pack of sheet to define a suction chamber for said air flow gen- erating means (8, 9, 10). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OpenTechnical publication OT-2026-000002687 Published 2026-09-15T19:14:40.654047Z https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000002687