Used Esterer S 71 for sale (69,360)

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2004, operating hours: 11,298 h, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 665001, travel distance X-axis: 700 mm, travel distance Y-axis: 550 mm, travel distance Z-axis: 450 mm, workpiece weight (max.): 2,000 kg, spindle speed (max.): 42,000 rpm, number of slots in tool magazine: 40, No minimum price – guaranteed sale to the highest bidder! Submitting a bid obligates you to collect the item within the period of September 21st to October 1st! TECHNICAL DETAILS Travel in X-axis: 700 mm Travel in Y-axis: 550 mm Travel in Z-axis: 450 mm Feed Axes Max. travel speed X, Y, and Z axes: 30 m/min Max. acceleration X, Y, and Z axes: 15 m/s² Positional accuracy TP according to DIN ISO 230-2: 0.005 mm Repeatability: 0.002 mm Work Table Table length: 850 mm Table width: 700 mm Number of T-slots: 5 T-slot dimensions: 18 H12 Table load: 2,000 kg Max. workpiece weight: 2,000 kg Distance spindle center – table: 550 mm Spindle Spindle mount: HSK-E 40 Spindle speed: 3,000 - 42,000 rpm Spindle power: 17 kW Tool Changer Tool magazine positions: 40 MACHINE DETAILS Machine type: CNC HSC machining center CNC control: Andronic Knedpfx Ajz Aplleqijb Electrical Connection Data Supply voltage: 400 V Supply frequency: 50 Hz Fuse rating: 32 A (?) Dimensions and Weight Overall length: 3,300 mm Overall width: 2,300 mm Overall height: 2,300 mm Overall weight: 7,700 kg Operating Data Machine operating time: 275 d 5 h 13 min 39 s Spindle operating time: 11,297 h 20 min 11 s EQUIPMENT - Full enclosure - Dust and fluid-proof guides - Oil mist extraction - Compressor cooler - Frequency inverter - Heidenhain glass scales in X, Y, and Z axes - Work light in the interior - Technical documentation - Workbench - HSK-E-40 tool holders - Tools - Workbench dimensions: approx. 1,500 × 900 × 1,100 mm External Reference: Demo - Lot 2

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2009, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 675002, travel distance X-axis: 650 mm, travel distance Y-axis: 1,100 mm, travel distance Z-axis: 500 mm, empty load weight: 13,000 kg, TECHNICAL DETAILS Travel range, X-axis: 650 mm Travel range, Y-axis: 1,100 mm Travel range, Z-axis: 500 mm C-axis rotation: 360° Tool magazine slots: 32 pcs. MACHINE DETAILS Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (L x W x H): 3,500 x 1,800 x 2,800 mm Dry weight: 13,000 kg Transport packages: 3 pcs. EQUIPMENT Documentation CE marking Kedpfx Aqszxckmsisnb

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2000, functionality: fully functional, pressing force: 100 t, stroke length: 100 mm, throat depth: 400 mm, overall weight: 6,000 kg, working length: 3,000 mm, TECHNICAL DETAILS Axes: 5 Pressing force: 1,000 kN (100 t) Maximum bending length: 3,000 mm Distance between side supports: 2,600 mm Overhang: 400 mm Stroke: 100 mm Installation height: 370 mm Number of cylinders: 2 Rapid traverse: approx. 85 mm/s Working speed: 10 mm/s Return speed: approx. 80 mm/s MACHINE DETAILS Oil filling capacity: approx. 85 l Ksdpszxnggefx Aqionb Motor power: approx. 10 kW Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (L x W x H): approx. 3,300 x 1,930 x 2,325 mm Machine weight: approx. 6,000 kg

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2011, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: A1106011/1300, working width: 1,300 mm, overall weight: 7,500 kg, workpiece height (max.): 120 mm, No minimum price – guaranteed sale to the highest bidder! TECHNICAL DETAILS Max. working width: 1,300 mm Max. workpiece thickness: 120 mm MACHINE DETAILS Voltage: 400 V Current consumption: 36 A Fuse rating: 63 A Knjdpfxozzbcgo Aqieb Connected load: 17.0 kW Weight: 7,500 kg Transport weight: 7,500 kg Number of transport packages: 8 units EQUIPMENT 4 spray guns Wagner pump system

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2012, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 1205-H740-00, overall weight: 6,000 kg, travel distance X-axis: 500 mm, travel distance Y-axis: 100 mm, travel distance Z-axis: 50 mm, controller model: ANDRONIC 2060, No minimum price – guaranteed sale to the highest bidder! Submitting a bid obligates you to collect the item within the specified period, between October 7, 2026, and October 14, 2026! TECHNICAL DETAILS Travel range, X-axis: 500 mm Travel range, Y-axis: 100 mm Travel range, Z-axis: 50 mm Travel range, Z-axis: ±50 mm, relative to the central axis of the rotary indexing table / 200 mm Travel speed, X-axis: max. 30 m/min Travel speed, Y-axis: max. 20 m/min Travel speed, Z-axis: max. 30 m/min Acceleration, X/Y/Z-axis: 10 m/s² MACHINE DETAILS Knedpfszu Iwwjx Aqisb Control model: ANDRONIC 2060 Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (L x W x H): 2,500 x 1,650 x 2,700 mm Total weight: 6,000 kg Operating voltage: 230/400 V Frequency: 50 Hz Rated apparent power: 12 kVA Swivel radius, control panel: approx. 1,050 mm

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2016, operating hours: 152 h, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 665182, travel distance X-axis: 650 mm, travel distance Y-axis: 550 mm, travel distance Z-axis: 500 mm, spindle speed (max.): 42,000 rpm, number of slots in tool magazine: 40, No minimum price – guaranteed sale to the highest bidder! Submitting a bid obligates you to collect the item within the period from September 21st to October 1st! Spindle replacement for €40,000 in 2025! Since then, only approximately 150 spindle operating hours! TECHNICAL DETAILS Travel range X-axis: 650 mm Travel range Y-axis: 550 mm Travel range Z-axis: 500 mm Knedpfoz Aplxsx Aqieb Feed rates Feed rate X-axis: 30 m/min Feed rate Y-axis: 30 m/min Feed rate Z-axis: 30 m/min Spindle Spindle mounting: HSK-E 40 Spindle speed: 42,000 rpm Spindle operating time: 151 h 20 min 08 s Spindle replacement: 2025 Cost of spindle replacement: approx. €40,000 Tool magazine Number of tool positions: 40 Pallet system Pallet dimensions: approx. 320 × 320 mm Pallet clamping: Rotary table MACHINE DETAILS Mains voltage: 400 V Mains frequency: 50 Hz Control voltage: 24 V DC Maximum fuse rating: 63 A Connected power: 38 kVA Dimensions and weight Overall height: 2,850 mm Overall length: 3,300 mm Overall width: 2,400 mm Machine weight: 9,000 kg EQUIPMENT - Technical documentation - Manual - HSK-E 40 tool holders - 3 pallets External reference: Demo - Lot 5

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2017, functionality: fully functional, Equipment: brochure finisher, Equipment: Counter Color: 3,469,135 B/W: 881,076 Fiery Color Controller E-43-A Vacuum Feed LCIT RT5100 Finisher SR5050 Buffer Pass Unit Type S3 Scanner Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse The Ricoh Pro C7100S is a powerful digital printing system for professional production printing, combining impressive offset-like quality with high speed (up to 80 pages/min), flexible media handling (up to 360 g/m²) and an integrated scanner, making it ideal for demanding print service providers. Reliable High-Performance Production The Ricoh Pro C7100S is the ideal solution for print shops, agencies, or in-house print departments that want to take their productivity and media versatility to the next level. With a constant printing speed of up to 80 pages per minute (in color and black and white) and a maximum monthly volume of up to 240,000 pages (duty cycle up to 700,000 pages), this system delivers maximum efficiency for both small and large print runs. Excellent Image Quality Thanks to the modern VCSEL laser technology and a resolution of up to 1,200 × 4,800 dpi, you get razor-sharp text, the finest color gradations, and accurate image reproduction. The advanced PXP-EQ toner process expands the color gamut and ensures that the first print is just as brilliant as the last. Includes Color Controller (Fiery) Equipped with an external/integrated Fiery Color Controller (e.g., E-43A / E-83A) for seamless integration into your workflow. Enables professional color management, RIP acceleration, and easy handling of variable data printing jobs (VDP). Technical Data at a Glance: - Model: Ricoh Pro C7100S (MFP / incl. scanner) - Printing Technology: Laser / 4-color printing system - Speed: 80 pages/minute - Max. Paper Size: A3+ (oversize) Knodpszbyh Aefx Aqisb - Paper Weight: 52 to 360 g/m² - Max. Paper Capacity: Up to 16,200 sheets - Dimensions (W x D x H): 1,320 × 910 × 1,218 mm - Weight: approx. 580 kg Subject to prior sale and errors.

Condition: new, Year of construction: 2025, functionality: fully functional, pressing force: 100 t, stroke length: 380 mm, table width: 300 mm, table length: 1,500 mm, throat depth: 1,100 mm, TECHNICAL DETAILS Pressing force: 100 t Max. stroke: 380 mm Stroke length: 100 mm Overhang: 1,100 mm Vertical adjustment: 750 mm Table length: 1,500 mm Table width: 300 mm Width between uprights: 1,100 mm Clearance under the hydraulic cylinder: approx. 1,100 mm MACHINE DETAILS Press type: Single-acting Ksdpfxozxcldj Aqienb Control system: Conventional Motor power: 3.0 kW Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (L x W x H): 1,450 x 800 x 2,200 mm Net weight: 970 kg Shipping packages: 1 unit EQUIPMENT Movable press cylinder Documentation CE certificate CE marking

Condition: used, Year of construction: 1976, Esterer LSH Sash Saw 1976 - Automatic cantilever adjustment - Hydraulic roller lifting - Swing frame Ksdpfx Asyhduyjqijnb - With templates - With magnetic holder - With Jansen saw tensioner - With Esterer Arta-C riving knife - With drive motor - With saw blades - With intermediate gear Clearance width: 650 mm Clearance height: 90–620 mm Stroke: 500 mm Feed speed: 0–8 m/min Feed power: 3.5 kW Pulleys: 900 mm Total weight: 5.4 t Fits the foundation of the Esterer LD65 sash saw. Has been stationary for around 15 years. Dismantled and stored approx. 3 years ago. Annual cut approximately 3,000 solid cubic meters. Very good condition – immediately available – fully functional Location: Austria, near Graz

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 2012, operating hours: 926 h, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 546324, saw blade diameter: 500 mm, cutting width (max.): 300 mm, overall weight: 1,500 kg, saw blade length: 7,209 mm, No minimum price – guaranteed sale to the highest bidder! TECHNICAL DETAILS Max. saw blade length: 7,209 mm Max. saw width: 300 mm Max. saw blade diameter: 500 mm Arbor saw blade diameter: 85 mm Infeed table length: 7,850 mm Outfeed table length: 2,400 mm MACHINE DETAILS Voltage: 400 V Current consumption: 22 A Fuse: 25 A Main motor power: 7.5 kW Connected power: 11 kW Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (L x W x H): 11,250 x 900 x 1,800 mm Weight: 1,500 kg Ksdpozzbfbefx Aqijnb Operating hours: 926 h EQUIPMENT CE marking

Year of construction: 2019, condition: like new (used), Automated system to laminate reel of chromotography paper between 2 reels of polyester handle material and on to profile the chromotography paper tip and then cut the web of laminated polyester with chromotography paper into single profiled strips. The Matrix 7100 Laminator was developed to meet the demanding requirements of the lateral flow test strip industry for a moderately priced system capable of supplying the membrane lamination needs of the moderate to high volume production facility. The unit was designed to allow process flexibility while at the same time optimizing product yields and throughput. Numerous options are available allowing the system to support a wide variety of material types, lamination configurations and process variables. The Matrix 7100 allows for continuous lamination of membranes onto a plastic backing web and the cutting of the resultant laminate into discrete cards for further processing on other, downstream equipment. Numerous options provide the utmost in process flexibility at a very low overall cost. Kjdpfeya H S Sjx Aqijnb The integral touch screen operator interface terminal provides for multiple recipe storage and simple and reliable setup and operation while simplifying process validation. Key Features Touch screen operator interface terminal for simple setup and operation Simple web guide adjustment Rapid changeover to support multiple products Flexible to support changing requirements Base configuration supports Backing Web with Release Liner plus 4 membranes Extruded aluminium structural frame Flying shear for continuous card cutting Reel to reel lamination option

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2017, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: D714 HDB, Tetra Pak Separator Knsdpfx Aqozy Riyjisb Centri D714 HDB 22,000L 2017 The separator is part of a large cheese plant which has just become available in Ireland. Please contact for more details.

Condition: good (used), Saw frame, guide rails, connecting rods, feed rollers, new roller shafts, racks, new rack heads, roller lifting hydraulic unit, gang saw frame stand with overhang plates, gang saw flywheel assembly, tight pulley and free-running pulley with bushing and many more parts Knsdpfx Aqowhv Rnsiob

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 1990, functionality: fully functional, Esterer full-frame saw, model HDS 600, year 1990. Passage width 735 mm, stroke 600 mm. Includes switch cabinets, operator control panels, and drive motor. The machine fits on the foundation of the HDS 700. Can be inspected at Scheibner GmbH, 36110 Schlitz. Kodpfxjrmmqzo Aqisnb

Condition: used, Frame Saw Esterer LSH Year of Manufacture: 1968 Clearance: 65 cm 500 mm stroke Oscillating frame Automatic overhang adjustment Hydraulic roller lifting With splitter wedge With drive motor With gear transmission With saw blades With hydraulic saw tensioner With suspension system With templates With log carriage Weiss HdT-L, Year 1996 (can also be sold separately) Kodpfxsw Dn S Aj Aqionb The machine has been out of operation for quite some time and should be thoroughly checked and overhauled. Location: Austria, near 8700 Leoben

Condition: good (used), Hydraulic clamping trolley Type VS. Track width 790 mm. Trolley height 390 mm. With auxiliary trolley HEH or HKE. Kjdpfx Aqjxwn Rvoienb

Condition: ready for operation (used), Year of construction: 1990, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 018.0402, gear diameter: 300 mm, controller model: Optronic CNC D140, workpiece width (max.): 2,300 mm, workpiece height (max.): 500 mm, center height: 250 mm, No minimum price – guaranteed sale to the highest bidder! TECHNICAL DETAILS Gear diameter: 300 mm Module range: 0.5–8 mm Pressure angle: 35° Kodpfxszzba So Aqisnb Max. workpiece width: 2,300 mm Max. workpiece height: 500 mm Max. workpiece weight: 100 kg Center height: 250 mm Table length: 2,300 mm Grinding spindle travel: 200 mm MACHINE DETAILS Control system: Optronic CNC D140 Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (L x W x H): 5,900 x 1,300 x 2,000 mm Net weight: 7,500 kg Shipping packages: 5 units

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2018, functionality: fully functional, travel distance X-axis: 3,300 mm, travel distance Y-axis: 1,705 mm, travel distance Z-axis: 250 mm, input voltage: 34,000 V, table length: 3,700 mm, table width: 2,050 mm, operating pressure: 4,150 bar, total height: 3,900 mm, total length: 5,700 mm, total width: 2,550 mm, overall weight: 11,000 kg, product height (max.): 250 mm, For sale is a CNC 5-axis hydro abrasive waterjet cutting system, C.M.S. Tecnocut, including: - CNC Z-axis with 250 mm stroke - Automatic chain conveyor - Abrasive feed system Kjdpfx Aqoz Atbdsienb - Electrical system and control cabinet - Reel for water and air - Automatic metering of cutting sand with vacuum monitoring - Additional control panel (manual control) - Automatic central lubrication system - Cooling unit for electrical equipment - Osai CNC control - 34 kW high-pressure pump, Greenjet, 4150 bar, 5 ltr./min. - 5-axis: X 0 to -638 mm / Y 0 to -1028 mm / Z 350 to -100 mm, stroke 250 mm - Programming software TC 2020 - CNC-controlled lathe, R-axis, /min, internal diameter 40 mm / max 200, length 2930 mm / max weight 400 kg - Anti-collision sensor - AWJ anti-reflection plates, spacing 70 mm - Laser for zero point determination - Spray device for cutting head Without warranty, as is, self-removal + shipping Immediately available More pictures to follow -

Condition: repair required (used), with two-sided cutting width adjustment, as spare parts carrier, frame width 705 mm, stroke 600 mm Kjdpfx Aomqkr Deqisnb

Condition: like new (used), Year of construction: 2015, spindle bore: 105 mm, turning diameter: 710 mm, center height: 355 mm, turning length: 1,500 mm, Turning diameter in gap: 960 mm, SN 710S x 1500 Year of manufacture 2015 Acu Rite digital readout Knsdpfx Aqsvq Ibxjisb Machine lamp Coolant tank Longitudinal stop Rear chip guard Chuck guard

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 2020, functionality: fully functional, REF: MM6424 1 x AL Tech UK Labelling Technologies Ltd high-performance 'print and apply' label applicator with infeed conveyor and Zebra ZE500 printer. Used to apply labels onto the short and long sides of pre-formed cardboard boxes. Manufacturer - ALTech UK Labelling Technologies Ltd. Model - ALritma S. Date of manufacture – 2020. Controls - 40 x programs, controlled by colour 4.3'' touch-screen. Label width - 20 mm to 107 mm wide. Speed - 50 m/minute. Electrical requirements - 110-230 V / 50-60 hz / 1 phase. Video available on request. Ksdpfsy Uni Njx Aqionb

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2004, machine/vehicle number: C171571-02, Exzentnerschneckenpumpe von Mono Pumps Kjdpfezzu R Rsx Aqienb sehr guter Zustand

Condition: excellent (used), Year of construction: 2019, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 2NT01193, total length: 1,800 mm, total width: 1,000 mm, total height: 1,200 mm, input voltage: 220 V, product width (max.): 330 mm, Equipment: documentation/manual, double-sided, Canon imagePRESS'es C710, C650 and C910 – a reliable and high-performance digital production presses ideal for commercial print shops, in-house print rooms, and professional graphic environments. Kjdpfsurbwxex Aqienb Features Outstanding image quality Handles a wide range of media types and weights Suitable for brochures, flyers, booklets, marketing materials, and short-run production User-friendly touchscreen interface Condition Fully operational and well maintained, in excellent condition. The machines always serviced by Canon engineer with genuine parts, service history available if required Paper trays standard: 3 x sheet cassettes, Stack Bypass-C1: Multi-purpose tray/ for Long sheet) POD Deck Lite D: (A4/ A3/SRA3) Fiery Print Controller on board x 1 Prisma Sync x 2 Paper Size Length: 148 mm – 487.7 mm Width: 98.4 mm – 330.2 mm Up to 350gsm Duplex Colour Image Scanner with automatic document feeder Power Source 220-240 V Measurements Height 120. With touch control panel 145 Width 180 Depth 100 Machines always serviced by Canon. Discount offered if all 3 machines are bought. Available for inspection OPEN TO OFFERS

Year of construction: 1998, condition: ready for operation (used), A complete sawmill including all peripheral equipment and conveyor units is available. 1) Log yard: Baljer & Zembrod Asterix sorting carriage, year of manufacture: 1998, operating hours: 16382h, rail system type: double-T-beam, rail system length: 66m, cross conveyor dimensions X/Y: 7300mm/3300mm, log train length: approx. 40m. Including cut-off table with scraper conveyor. The running rails of the rail system were renewed approx. 5 years ago. 2) Sawmill: 2.1) Linck U71 frame saw in reinforced design with larger main bearing and a general overhaul carried out in 1995. 2.2) Linck VAK carriage. Linck Vy auxiliary carriage in heavier-duty design. 2.3) Möhringer butt log reducer. 2.4) Linck splitter wedge. 2.5) 2x Diemer edging saw units, passage width: 500mm. 2.6) Dankert band saw, wheel diameter: 1200mm. 2.7) Hydraulic log carriages with 3 clamping supports, cutting length range: approx. 1800mm-5000mm. 2.8) Various roller conveyors. 2.9) Various cross conveyors, vibration troughs, etc. 3) Saw service room: 3.1) Albert sharpening machine with flank grinding for band saws. 3.2) Oppliger straightening machine for band saws. 3.3) Rolling bench for band saws. 3.4) Vollmer CNE sharpening machine for circular saws. 3.5) Meinert manual setting machine for circular saws. 4) 2x Hildebrand Brunner drying chambers, volume: approx. 30m³-60m³. 5) Schmid wood chip heating system, year of manufacture: 1995, heating output: 450kW. 6) Manitou rough-terrain forklift. 7) Lewecke vacuum lifting machine. This is a complete sawmill. Documentation available. An on-site inspection is possible. Knodpozf Nbxofx Aqijb

Condition: used, Year of construction: 2009, functionality: fully functional, machine/vehicle number: 9A5822, type of input current: three-phase, input voltage: 400 V, input current: 60 A, total height: 1,800 mm, cutting width (max.): 1,720 mm, cutting height (max.): 50 mm, compressed air connection: 6 bar, For sale is a Lectra Vectorfashion VT-FA-MH-71 automated CNC textile cutting system, offered as a complete industrial production line. This system is designed for high-volume, high-precision fabric cutting in garment manufacturing. It enables automated multi-layer cutting with consistent accuracy and significantly improves production efficiency compared to manual cutting processes. The machine has been operated as part of a dedicated and independent cutting line together with a GERBER SY 101 spreading system (unit 21 C) and a Gerber automatic fabric loader (unit 31 C). This configuration enables a fully synchronized workflow from roll loading to spreading and cutting, maximizing throughput and minimizing manual intervention. The system includes a long-format vacuum cutting table, gantry-mounted cutting head, and integrated extraction system. A computer-controlled interface ensures precise execution of cutting patterns and production workflows. The unit has been used in a professional garment factory and was operational prior to factory shutdown. Recently serviced on 27.02.2026. Video recorded in operation on 05.03.2026. Includes • Lectra Vector CNC cutting system • Gantry-mounted cutting head • Conveyorized cutting surface • Industrial vacuum system (approx. 30 kW class) • Dust extraction system • Computer workstation and control interface Technical Details • Manufacturer: Lectra, France • Model: VT-FA-MH-71 • Serial number: 9A5822 • Year: 2009 • Type: Automated CNC textile cutting system • Control: Computer-controlled (Lectra software environment) • Cutting method: Oscillating knife, multi-layer capable • System: Vacuum hold-down with extraction Electrical & Utility Requirements • Control cabinet: approx. 230 V, single phase • Vacuum system: approx. 400 V, 3-phase, up to 30 kW • Peak current (startup): up to approx. 60 A • Compressed air: 5–7 bar, dry and filtered • Air consumption: required for tool operation and cooling Cutting Performance • Multi-layer cutting capability (approx. 25–70 mm compressed lay height depending on material) • High acceleration and cutting speed for reduced cycle time • Repeatable precision across full table width • Continuous feeding capability for long production runs Knedpfxjy Avg Es Aqijb System Architecture • Gantry-driven X/Y cutting head for high-speed positioning • Vacuum table with bristle block surface for material stabilization • Conveyorized system enabling continuous material feed • Integrated extraction system for dust and fiber removal Production Advantages • Significant material savings through optimized nesting and precise cutting • Reduced labor costs compared to manual cutting processes • High throughput suitable for industrial-scale production Service & Condition Notes • Recently serviced on 27.02.2026 • Video available from operation (05.03.2026) • Machine was operational prior to factory shutdown • Typical wear consistent with industrial use • Software compatibility should be verified if upgrading control workstation Condition Used industrial condition Operational prior to shutdown Sold as-is, where-is, without warranty Typical Applications • Garment production cutting rooms • Workwear and denim production • Technical textile cutting • Upholstery and automotive textiles Location Valga, Estonia Removal & Transport Buyer responsible for dismantling, loading, and transport Professional dismantling required due to system size and complexity