MFE-150 Moulder Infeed System for up to 50 m/min
The Lateral Chain Feeder Model MFE-150 is designed for continuous feed up to 150 feet per minute of fixed or random length pieces into a moulder.
MFE-150 Moulder Infeed System for up to 50 m/min
The Lateral Chain Feeder Model MFE-150 is designed for continuous feed up to 150 feet per minute of fixed or random length pieces into a moulder.
OUTSTANDING FEATURES
- On the feed table, boards are automatically placed along the feed line by perpendicular strands of chains.
- A pneumatic system lowers chain carriage between each feed cycle, thus preventing unnecessary friction between the piece being fed and the reserve material.
- Boards are automatically driven in sequence by a combination of two powered wheels located under the material and two top pressurized wheels.
FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- 36 inch feed table length;
- Moulding length capacity 3′ to 8′, 12′ or 16′, according to model selection;
- Two bottom feed wheels made of steel, powered by electric motor with variable speed;
- Torque control module on feed wheels VFD to maintain constant pressure without slipping;
- Two top pressurized wheels, non-motorized;
- Feed chains powered by electric motor with variable speed;
- Interface relay to stop feeding cycle when moulder feed is stopped;
- Adjustable reference lateral fence, ½” movement into slot, need tools to make setup
BESPOKE FACTORY OPTIONS
Options & Specifications
- Feeding wheels with hardened surfaces;
- Bridge or guiding tunnel between feeder and moulder, up to 4′ long;
- Additional chain transfer length capacity (to a maximum of six additional feet);
- Platen chains recommended for softwood species;
- One additional chain for shorter material down to 18″ minimum length;
- Adjustable Fence of ½” movement on reference line, accessible from the operator position.