X88 Infinity
(9 Gauge, 4.0 mm Steel Thickness)
Multi-profile machine
- 80 Profile sizes, fully automatic web and flange sizes changeover.
- Automatic Tooling changeover
- Fully computerized wall, floor, roof truss frame and post & beam B2B truss manufacturing system
- Suitable for up to 12-story buildings
Table of Contents
- Specifications
- Applications
X88 Infinity – System Specifications
| Model: | PinnacleFRAMER X88-InfinityStructural Frame & Truss Design Production System Unlimited Profile Sizes Auto Changeover Production System (Changeover Time Between Sizes Less Than 30 Minutes Including Web Size and All Punch Tools) World’s First & Only, Globally Patented | |
| Integrated Software: | PinnacleCAD Engineering Calculation PinnacleCAD 3D Modeling Detailing PInnacleCAD Machine Control Factory | |
| Stud Track Framing:Truss Framing:Post & Beam: | C+C or C+U C+C In-Line, and B2B back to back (Pinnacle Truss) B2B C+C ( 2 Ply ) U+C+C+U ( 4 Ply ) | |
| Unlimited Profiles: | Any Profile Web Sizes between 100mm (4”) to 400mm (16”) | |
| Standard Profile Sizes: Adjustable Flange Sizes: 51mm, 76mm, 102mm( 2” , 3” , 4” ) AdjustableLip Sizes: 16mm , 25mm( 5/8” , 1” ) | Metric Measurement: 100mm x 51mm x 16mm 140mm x 51mm x 16mm 150mm x 51mm x 16mm 200mm x 76mm x 16mm 250mm x 76mm x 16mm 300mm x 102mm x 25mm 350mm x 102mm x 25mm 400mm x 102mm x 25mm | Imperial Measurements: 4” x 2” (400S200) 5.5”x 2” (550S200) 6”x 2” (600S200) 8”x 3” (800S200) 10” x 3” (1000S300) 12” x 4” (1200S400) 14” x 4” (1400S400) 16” x 4” (1600S400) |
| Material Thickness: | 14 gauge to 9 gauge (2.0mm to 4.0mm) | |
| Roll Forming: | 16 Stations, Auto-Gauging | |
| Frame / Truss Punch Tools: | PinnacleTRUSS punch Truss Index hole punch Web bolt hole Service hole punch Left / right lip notch punch Web notch punch Truss end cut punch Flange dimple connection hole & Dimple slot punch Dimple slot punch Flange bolt hole Shear cut End crimp punch Auto swage | |
| ID Printing System: | Inkjet Printer Fully Integrated for Profile Individual ID Marking | |
| Standard Production Speed (Output): | Walls Frames: 200m/h to 300m/h ( 640 to 960 LF/hr ) Roof Truss: 200m/h to 300m/h ( 640 to 960 LF/hr ) Floor Joist: 600m/h ( 1,920LF/hr ) | |
| Machine Maximum Line Speed: | Up to 1680 m/h ( 5,544 LF/hr ) | |
| Main Drive System: | SERVO Driven High Speed System | |
| Main Hydraulic System: | All Temperature Environment, High Power, High Speed System | |
| Machine Length/Width/Height: | 16,000mm x 2,500mm x 2,200mm (630” x 98.4” x 86.6”) | |
| Weight (Approximate): | 35,000 kg (78,000lb) | |
| Power Consumption / Supply: | 3 Phase 380 VAC 103 KW / 150 KVA (per client request) | |
| Profile Receiving System: | Automatic Receiving Stacking System Fully Integrated with Machine Production Batch and Speed | |
| Powered De-Coiler: | 5000 kg (11000lb) Powered Variable Speed Coil Feeding System Maximum width: 700mm Maximum inner diameter: Ø450mm-520mm Maximum outer diameter: Ø1500mm | |
- Low Rise Large Span Residential Building Structures
- Mid Rise Residential Building Structures up to 12 Floors
- Institutional Buildings, Schools, Hospitals
- Student & Staff Accommodation Facilities Up to 12 Floors
- Column & Beam Open Space Office Building Structure Up to 12 Floors
- Large Span Floor & Roof Truss production
- Heavy Gauge Portable Buildings & Cabins
- Heavy Gauge Floor Joist systems for residential structures
- Large Span B2B roof truss
- Column & Beam Warehouse Structures
- Modular Building Structures
- Commercial and Industrial Building Structures
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X88 Infinity: What It Does and Who It’s For
The x88 infinity is the industry’s only light gauge machine reaching heavy structural material — Pinnacle’s flagship Infinity at material up to 9 gauge (4.0 mm). Like every Pinnacle line, profiles leave the x88 infinity punched, dimple-lock ready and inkjet-labeled with their panel and position — downstream assembly is jig work, not measurement work, and one trained operator runs the line.
Who buys it: PEB companies, industrial mezzanine builders, and factories whose contracts include load-bearing mid-rise and heavy floor cassettes. PinnacleCAD converts approved structural models into panel drawings and machine files following AISI S100 design standards, so engineering feeds the x88 infinity in minutes rather than days of manual detailing. Every machine ships with factory acceptance testing, installation, operator training and remote diagnostics. That is the production standard the x88 infinity is built to hold, shift after shift.
Where it fits in the range: Most factories pair it with an X80i for light-gauge volume work. Nothing steps up from here — 9 gauge / 4.0 mm is the category ceiling, unique to the X88 Infinity. For budget context see the steel framing machine price guide, and for the full technology picture the light gauge steel framing guide. Every x88 infinity commissioning follows the same fixed program worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the X88 produce?
Punched, dimpled and labeled cold formed steel profiles ready for jig assembly — the industry’s only light gauge machine reaching heavy structural material — Pinnacle’s flagship Infinity at up to 9 gauge (4.0 mm). Output arrives at the bench panel-ready. It is the benchmark to hold any quote against when you evaluate the x88 infinity.
What is included with the X88?
PinnacleCAD software, factory acceptance test on your actual profiles, installation and calibration at your plant, operator training and first-production support, plus remote diagnostics for the life of the machine.
How many operators does the X88 need?
One trained operator supervises the line; two to four assemblers work the benches downstream. Most plants produce sellable output within two weeks of installation.
How do I choose between the X88 and other Pinnacle machines?
Choose by your heaviest planned section and profile mix. Most factories pair it with an X80i for light-gauge volume work. Nothing steps up from here — 9 gauge / 4.0 mm is the category ceiling, unique to the X88 Infinity. Send us your profile mix for side-by-side production modeling.