MFE-150 - Lateral Chain Feeder for Moulders
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 Lateral Chain Feeder View 1
MFE-150 Lateral Chain Feeder View 2
Characteristics
OPERATION: 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
STANDARD FEATURES
- 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
Options
- 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 6 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
