Special-Purpose Machinery

Tailor-made special-purpose machinery for unique production requirements – engineered and built to your specifications.

What are special-purpose machines?

Special-purpose machines are individually engineered systems tailored exactly to a specific production step, product or process — unlike off-the-shelf standard machines. They are used wherever no suitable catalogue machine exists for the task at hand.

Applications and industries

Tomasic's special-purpose machines are used in the food industry as well as in metalworking, packaging technology and automotive supply — wherever testing, assembly, emptying or marking processes need to be automated.

From a single station to a fully integrated assembly and test line, we develop systems precisely matched to your product, your cycle time and your quality requirements.

What Tomasic does differently with special-purpose machines

We have been developing special-purpose machines since 1994 — from the first idea through design and manufacturing to commissioning, all from a single source. Because every special-purpose machine is a one-off, we work closely with you to factor in process requirements, safety standards and your existing plant technology from the start.

Container Emptying

Our emptying stations for containers and bulk bins enable the safe and fully automated discharge of drums, IBCs and sacks. Dust-free and loss-free, seamlessly integrated into your production line.

Assembly & Test Lines

Fully integrated assembly and test lines combine manual and automated production steps into an efficient overall system. Precise test stations ensure quality directly within the production process.

Branding Machines

Our fully automated branding machines enable precise and consistent marking of a wide variety of products. The systems are individually tailored to the respective product and production process and can be integrated directly into existing lines. Whether logos, patterns or product-specific markings – through exact positioning, automated processes and robust design, our branding systems deliver reliable results with high process reliability.

Cheese Grating Systems

Custom-built cheese grating machines for uniform grating results, high process reliability and efficient processing. With suitable blade and grating technology for different cheese types and production requirements.

Welding Fixtures

Custom-built welding fixtures for precise positioning, secure clamping and repeatable welding results. Robust, practical and optimally matched to the component and manufacturing process.

Buffer Stations

Buffer stations compensate for cycle-time differences between consecutive process steps and prevent bottlenecks in the production line. They ensure a continuous material flow and increase overall equipment effectiveness.

Tray Unloading

Tray unloading systems automatically lift and separate parts from workpiece carriers. They form the interface between manual provisioning and fully automated downstream processing.

Singulation

Singulation systems for round material such as bars, tubes or profiles ensure orderly infeed for downstream processing. Cycle-reliable and gentle on sensitive surfaces.

Frequently asked questions about special-purpose machines

What's the difference between a special-purpose machine and a standard machine?

A standard machine is designed for a broad range of applications and manufactured in series, while a special-purpose machine is individually engineered for a specific process or product. This pays off whenever no catalogue machine can reliably or economically solve the task at hand.

How does the development of a special-purpose machine work?

It starts with a design consultation where we capture your requirements, product and cycle times. This is followed by concept, design, manufacturing and commissioning — with interim inspections where useful, so you can track progress at every stage.

How long does it take to build a special-purpose machine?

This depends heavily on the scope and complexity of the system — from a few months for a single station to a year or more for a fully integrated assembly and test line. We provide a concrete timeline after the initial design consultation.

Does Tomasic also handle maintenance of special-purpose machines?

Yes, after commissioning we're available for maintenance, spare parts and service call-outs so your special-purpose machine keeps running reliably. We clarify the details individually as part of your project.