Braner USA / Loopco
Machines for sheet metal
Company Overview
Braner/Loopco is an internationally recognized specialist in the design and construction of ultra-precision high-performance flat rolled coil processing and automated coil handling systems. Originating in 1956, the company has established a reputation for supplying reliable, state-of-the-art equipment for both ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Located in Schiller Park, IL, Braner/Loopco's core strength lies in the extensive experience, technical know-how, and dedication of its engineers, designers, technicians, and craftsmen, all focused on product quality, production efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Specialized Offerings
The company's primary offerings include custom-designed and built Coil Slitting Systems, which process coils ranging from thin-gauge aluminum to heavy-gauge high-strength steel, with widths up to 120 inches and weights up to 45 tons. Braner/Loopco also provides Cut-to-Length and Multi-Blanking Lines, converting metal coils into flat sheets and precision blanks. These lines incorporate advanced CNC Hydraulic Roller Levelers capable of eliminating common strip defects like coil-set and wavy edges. Precision Roller Levelers are equipped with exchangeable 'Cassettes' to expand the range of gauges and materials handled, while Stretch Levelers are utilized in heavy-gauge lines to relieve trapped stress and prevent spring-back.
Advanced Equipment & Services
In addition to complete processing lines, Braner/Loopco designs and builds Automated Slit Coil Packaging Systems, engineered for efficiency, productivity, and safety with fully automated, operatorless operation. They also offer specialized accessory equipment such as High-Performance CNC Core Cutters, which efficiently produce cardboard cores for slit coils at rates up to 20 per minute with patented, operatorless functionality. The CNC Rubber Stripper Ring Grinder facilitates in-house maintenance of stripper rings. Furthermore, Braner/Loopco designs and builds CNC-controlled Traverse Winders for strip and flat wire. Beyond their own equipment, the company's expert technicians provide service and support for a wide array of coil processing equipment brands, offering machine upgrades and retrofits to enhance existing lines.
