MF
Lateral Chain Feeder for Moulders
 
  
 

 

The Doucet Lateral Chain Feeder Model MF is designed for continuous feed of fixed or random length pieces into a moulder or a rip saw. On the feed table, boards are automatically placed along the feed line by perpendicular strands of C 2060 chains. A pneumatic system retracts chain carriage when the feeder is filled to capacity thus preventing unnecessary friction on material. Boards are automatically driven in sequence by four hydraulically powered rolls, two top side and two under side.


 All Feeder Models Feature

  

36 inch feed table length

Feed table width 6, 8, 12 or 16 feet

Additional non motorised idler rolls support boards during feeding

Individual hydraulic motors for the two top drive rolls, one for the bottom drive rolls and one hydraulic motor for the chains
Semi-automatic adjusting pneumatic fence, according to board width
Easy to access thickness adjustment at the front of feeder
Tool less adjustment handles for quick set-ups

Easy speed adjustments for fed and chain speed, by hydraulic flow control valves

Interface relay to stop feeder when moulder is stopped

4" by 4" welded steel main frame

Standard working height 32" to 36"

220/440 or 600 volts, 3 phase, 60 cycles electrics

Feeder controls on a pedestal with extended cable for ease of operation
Adjustable fence (3/8")

 

 OPTIONAL FEATURES

  

Additional chain

Reversed head rolls for 12" stock minimum length (including one additional chain)

Platen chains recommended for softwood species
Additional chain length (up to a maximum of 3')
4 foot bridge between feeder and moulder
Steel plates between chains

Spiral feeder roll for bow up material

Height adjustment up to 1" (for use with equipment where bottom reference surface is adjustable)

Random board width

 

 Three Models

  

Model #

Power Unit

Throughput Speed

MF-5

5 H.P.

0 – 90 feet per minute

MF-10

10 H.P.

0 – 150 feet per minute

MF-20

20 H.P.

0 – 300 feet per minute


Material Specifications

Width
Length

Thickness

Minimum

1 inch
18 inches

0.25 inch

Maximum

9 inches
16 feet

4 inches