Stolbek designs and builds turnkey sanding automation for woodworking manufacturers that need a more consistent, scalable production process.
With 30 years of woodworking industry experience, Stolbek understands the sanding bottlenecks manufacturers face because the team comes from the industry the machines are built to serve.
Sanding automation is not a generic robot application. The system has to account for the parts, materials, sanding process, finish requirements, and production workflow of a woodworking operation.
Stolbek builds sanding systems around those production realities, with robotic sanding machines designed to automate faces, edges, and corners and dedicated equipment for edge sanding and corner breaking.
A sanding robot alone does not solve a production bottleneck. The machine, sanding process, tooling, workflow, installation, and operator training have to work together as a system.
Stolbek focuses on the complete sanding system rather than simply adding a robot to an existing process.
Stolbek machines are built in North America and installed for woodworking manufacturers worldwide.
Typical on-site installation takes 1-2 days, followed by 2 days of on-site team training. Most shops are running production within the first week.
Stolbek machines are backed by factory-direct support from a team that understands both the equipment and the woodworking industry.
Replacement parts and supplies are available through Stolbek's supply program, helping customers maintain the sanding system after installation.
Different sanding bottlenecks require different equipment. Stolbek's machine lineup includes robotic sanding systems for cabinet door and production-part sanding, extended-reach systems for larger work, high-capacity panel sanding automation, and dedicated edge sanding equipment.
Before investing in sanding automation, manufacturers should evaluate more than the robot itself. The complete sanding process, installation plan, operator training, support, and realistic production impact all matter.
Stolbek works with manufacturers to review the current sanding process and determine which machine and sanding system best fit the operation.
Tell Stolbek what you manufacture, how sanding is handled today, and where the current production bottleneck exists. The team can help determine which sanding automation system is the best fit for your operation.