MFE-300 Moulder Infeed System for up to 100 m/min
The Lateral Chain Feeder Model MFE-300 is designed for continuous feed up to 300 feet per minute of fixed or random length pieces into a moulder.
MFE-300 Moulder Infeed System for up to 100 m/min
The Lateral Chain Feeder Model MFE-300 is designed for continuous feed up to 300 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 over the material.
FEATURES
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Moulding length capacity of 3’ to 8’, 12′, 16′;
- 36″ long feed table length with chains C2060 rails on pneumatic up/down mechanism;
- Feed chains powered by electric motor with variable speed;
- Torque control module on feed wheels VFD to maintain constant pressure without slipping;
- Adjustable fence ½” movement on reference line, accessible from the operator’s position.
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 (up to a maximum of 6 additional feet);
- Platen chains recommended for softwood species;
- One additional chain for shorter material down to 18″ minimum length;
- Powered bridge with roller conveyor and side guides.