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HBC-A120 Machine

One frame. Three stations. No waiting. The HBC-A120 busbar machine cuts, punches and bends copper & aluminum busbars up to 120 × 12 mm. Each station has its own hydraulic power pack, so three operators work at the same time, on bars up to 4 m long.

120 × 12 mm

Max. Busbar Size

±0.1 mm

Hole Spacing Accuracy

ES / EH Model

Programmable or Manual Length Stopper

3 Stations

Cut + Punch + Bend at the Same Time

Three operators, zero queue at the machine. See how the HBC-A120 does it: download the free catalog, or talk to a PAYAPRESS engineer. Both are one form away.

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HBC-A120 Machine: Three Stations Working at the Same Time

In most workshops, a busbar waits three times: once to be cut, once to be punched and once to be bent. The HBC-A120 busbar processing machine ends the waiting. Its three stations run at the same time, each on its own hydraulic power pack, so one operator never has to stop for another.

What Is the HBC-A120 Machine?

The HBC-A120 machine cuts, punches and bends copper and aluminum busbars on a single wheel-mounted frame. It takes bars from 15 to 120 mm wide and 3 to 12 mm thick, up to 4 m long. Bending runs at 220 kN, cutting and punching at 160 kN each, and hole spacing is held to ±0.1 mm. It comes in two versions: the HBC-A120-ES with a programmable length stopper, and the HBC-A120-EH with a manual one.

Bends the HBC-A120 Machine Can Make

A busbar rarely runs in a straight line. It has to step over a neighbor, turn a corner or rotate to meet a terminal. The HBC-A120 machine makes all of these shapes at one bending station:

Flat bends: the everyday L-shape, with the angle set on the bender’s screen.
Step (Z-shape) bends: two close bends in a single stroke, to pass one bar over another.
Edge bends: the bar turns on its narrow side, to change direction without leaving its plane.
Twist bends: the bar rotates along its length, to meet a terminal that faces the other way.
End bends: a short leg right at the end of the bar.

Flat bending is standard. The other shapes use optional molds, built to order, and the catalog shows each one.

HBC-A120 Machine Applications

Every job on the HBC-A120 machine starts with a straight bar and ends with a part that is ready to bolt in:

Main and distribution bars for low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear
Connection bars between circuit breakers, contactors and terminals
Transformer and generator connection bars
Earthing and neutral bars
Busbar sets for busway and power distribution units

Round holes run from Ø4.5 to 20 mm. Oval and rectangular holes are available with optional dies.

Who Is the HBC-A120 Machine For?

The HBC-A120 machine pays off when busbar work is daily work, not an occasional job. It fits best if you recognize your workshop here:

There is a queue at one machine. Three stations mean three people working, not one working and two waiting.
Marking and measuring eat your hours. On the ES version, the stopper moves to each hole and cut position from a program.
Work moves around the floor. The frame sits on wheels, so the machine goes to the job.
You want known names inside. Siemens HMI and PLC, Duplomatic hydraulic valves from Italy, Schneider contactors.

Industries That Use the HBC-A120 Machine

Wherever power is distributed through copper or aluminum bars, someone has to cut, punch and bend them. The HBC-A120 machine works in:

Electrical panel and switchgear manufacturing
Transformer manufacturing
Busway and busduct production
Power plants, substations and utility contracting
Renewable energy and battery storage projects
Data center and industrial power installations

HBC-A120 Machine Versions: ES and EH

Both versions share the same three stations and the same 120 × 12 mm capacity. The difference is how the bar is positioned for punching and cutting.

HBC-A120-ES: programmable length stopper. Enter the positions on the 7-inch screen and the stopper moves there. Built for repeat parts and batches.
HBC-A120-EH: manual length stopper, set by the operator. Built for varied, one-off jobs.

Why Buy the HBC-A120 Machine?

A workshop earns on finished busbars, not on people waiting for a free station. That is the case for the HBC-A120 machine, and these are the reasons behind it:

Three jobs move at once. Three separate 1.5 kW power packs keep cutting, punching and bending independent.
Holes land where the drawing says. Hole spacing accuracy is ±0.1 mm.
Proven components. Siemens, Schneider, Duplomatic and Autonics parts throughout.
Ready for a connected workshop. The machine is Industry 4.0 compatible.
A manufacturer behind it. PAYAPRESS has built every busbar machine in its range since 1990, for more than 1,500 clients in over 74 countries.

See the HBC-A120 machine in full in the free catalog, or talk to a PAYAPRESS engineer. Both start with the form on this page.

Punching Station

Punches holes from Ø4.5 to 20 mm with 220 kN of force. 7 punching dies, and a laser pointer to find the hole center.

Cutting Station

Cuts bars up to 120 × 12 mm with 220 kN of force, on its own power pack.

Cutter & Puncher Controller

7-inch Siemens HMI. On the ES version, it drives the programmable length stopper for every hole and cut position.

Bending Station

220 kN of bending force for bars up to 120 × 12 mm, running while the other two stations work.

Bender Controller

4.3-inch Siemens HMI. Set the angle on the screen and bend.

Foot Pedal

Start each stroke with your foot and keep both hands on the bar. No reaching for buttons mid-job.

Clean Cuts

Clean edges, zero waste

Exact Holes

Laser center finder

Perfect Bending

Spring-back compensated

CE Certified

Built to EU safety standards

INDUSTRY 4.0

Monitor every process, live

Why PAYAPRESS

We don't sell machines. We remove risks.

Warranty, service, delivery, customization — every HBC-A120 arrives with all of it handled.

12 Months Warranty

One year, no questions asked

Every A120 leaves the factory with a 12-month manufacturer's warranty covering parts and workmanship.

10 YEARS

After-sales service with MATE

A decade of spare parts, remote diagnostics and engineering support — with tooling supplied worldwide through MATE Precision Technologies.

INDUSTRY 4.0

The machine keeps score

The machine keeps its own record. Output, cycle counts and job history, reported without anyone writing anything down.

European conformity

Designed and tested to European safety standards, with full CE documentation for import, insurance and audits.

SAFE & FAST DELIVERY

It arrives like it left

protected shipping to wherever your workshop is.

Local Representation

Buy in your own language

Our representatives handle the quote, the order and the paperwork locally — you deal with someone in your market, in your language, not with a form on a website.

HBC-A120 ES/EH

HBC-A120 Machine Specifications

Process & Capacity

Functions Cutting · Punching · Bending

Operation mode Three stations working at the same time

Max busbar section (W × T) 120 × 12 mm

Width range 15 – 120 mm

Thickness range 3 – 12 mm

Max workpiece (L × W × T) 4000 × 120 × 12 mm

Bending force 220 kN

Cutting force 160 kN

Punching force 160 kN

Tooling & Precision

Punching range Ø4.5 – 20 mm

Max punching diameter per stroke Ø20 mm

Molds 7 punching · 1 cutting

Hole spacing accuracy ±0.1 mm

Length stopper ES: programmable · EH: manual

X-axis (ES) Max stroke 1000 mm · max positioning speed 2 m/min

Y-axis max effective stroke (puncher) 115 mm

Cylinder stroke (cutter · puncher · bender) 75 · 45 · 108 mm

Stroke speed (cutter · puncher · bender) 0.76 · 0.76 · 0.53 m/min

Control Siemens PLC · 7" HMI (cutter & puncher) · 4.3" HMI (bender) · Industry 4.0

Power & Machine

Hydraulic station 3 × 1.5 kW power packs

Max hydraulic pressure 200 bar

Total motor power 5 kW

Rated voltage 380 V AC · 50 Hz

Hydraulic oil ISO VG 68 · 70 liters

Hydraulic valves Duplomatic (Italy)

Main machine weight 900 kg

Machine footprint (L × W × H) 3110 × 1100 × 1740 mm

Mounting Wheel-mounted

Frequently Asked Question

Straight answers on the HBC-A120

What is the difference between a CNC busbar machine and an NC busbar machine?

The length stopper. On the HBC-A120-ES it is programmable: you enter the positions on the 7-inch screen and the stopper moves to each one. On the HBC-A120-EH the operator sets the stopper manually. Both PAYAPRESS versions share the same three stations and the same 120 × 12 mm capacity.

Can the HBC-A120 machine cut, punch and bend at the same time?

Yes. PAYAPRESS builds the HBC-A120 machine with three separate 1.5 kW hydraulic power packs, one per station. Cutting, punching and bending run independently, so three operators can work at once without waiting for each other.

What size of busbar can the HBC-A120 machine handle?

The HBC-A120 machine takes copper and aluminum busbars from 12 to 120 mm wide and 3 to 12 mm thick, in lengths up to 4 m. The largest section in all three operations is 120 × 12 mm.

What bends can the HBC-A120 machine make?

Flat bends are standard, with the angle set on the bender’s own 4.3-inch screen. For step (Z-shape), edge, twist and end bends, PAYAPRESS supplies optional molds that are built to order.

What holes can the HBC-A120 machine punch?

Round holes from Ø4.5 to 20 mm, with a hole spacing accuracy of ±0.1 mm. The machine works with 7 punching molds, and PAYAPRESS offers oval and rectangular dies as options.

How much space and power does the HBC-A120 machine need?

The footprint is 3110 × 1100 × 1740 mm and the machine weighs 900 kg. It runs on 380 V AC at 50 Hz with 5 kW of total motor power, and it sits on wheels, so you can move it inside the workshop.

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