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Batch Type Finger Joint Gluing Press
Features
- Ideal for Low Production Structural Finger Jointing at a Reasonable Cost. Machines Typically Produce 10 to 15,000 Linear Feet Per Shift Depending on Average Input Length
- Can be Configured for Horizontal or Vertical Finger Joints
- Full Automatic Operation Includes Joint Marker (located at Shaper) and Joint Detector Located Inside Press
- Includes Stationary Cut-off Saw with Digital Preset Length Counter
- Available Options Include Outfeed Landing Deck, Side Transfer and Stacker
Continuous Type Finger Joint Crowder
Features
- Standard Designs Available for 90 to 350 fpm Line Speed. Minimum Cross Section 1 X 2; Maximum 2 X 12
- Applies up to 500 psi End Pressure on Finger Joints and Holds End Pressure as Finger Joints Travel thru RF Curing Tunnel
- Drive and Retard Rolls are Polyurethane Covered Cast Aluminum for High Traction. Wheels can be Recovered by Returning to Factory
- Drive Rolls Powered by Hydraulic Motor with Remote Speed Control. Retard Force by Hydraulic Braking
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Infeed and Joint Make-up Sections
Features
- Consists of Cross Transfer Conveyor from Shaper and Infeed Conveyor to Crowder
- Available for Manual Feed or Automatic Feed and Joint Assembly
- Unique Automatic Make-up Section Closely Confines Finger Joints on All Four Sides to Prevent Offsets. Make-up Guides Relax After Joint Assembly to Prevent Jam-ups Caused by Crook in Boards
RF Curing Tunnels
Features
- Can be Configured for Horizontal or Vertical Finger Joints
- Electrodes Fabricated from 5/8" Aluminum Plate to Prevent Warping. Structural Fiberglass Standoff Blocks Isolate Electrodes from Frame
- Electrode Surfaces Protected by Stainless Steel or Polyethylene Covers, Depending on Application
- Electrode Heaters Available to Assist in Cleaning off Thermosetting Adhesives
- Over 40 years Experience in Manufacturing RF Curing Tunnels
- Latest Improvements Provide Better Access to Electrode Components for Cleaning and Repair
Traveling Cutoff Saw
Features
- Standard Designs Provide Cutoffs at Speeds up to 350 fpm
- AC Servo Drive Accelerates Carriage to Board Speed Prior to Cutoff. Feedback Circuit Minimizes Error at High Speeds
- Speed-up Section Accelerates Cutoff Boards to forward Side Sweep before Next Cutoff
Dynamic Bending Proofloader
Features
- Normally Positioned Between the RF Curing Tunnel and Traveling Cutoff Saw. No Additional Operators are Required
- Assures Quality Produced Finger Joints at a Practical Cost
- Temposonic Linear Transducer Measures Proofload Roll Travel
- Allows Closer Spacing of Finger Joints in the Tension Lam Area of Glulam Beams
- Complete with Red and Green Ink Marking System to Comply with Grading Agency Rules
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Stackers
Features
- Standard Sizes Available to Stack Single Rows and Multiple Rows of Boards from 16' to 66' Long. Automatic and Semi-automatic Controls, Depending on Application
- Outfeed Package Chains Available
Vertical Finger Joint Shaper
Features
- Standard Designs Handle up to 15 Boards per Minute. Maximum Cross Section is 2 X 12
- Single Cutterhead Design with Moving Lumber Carriage Assures Accurate Mating of Finger Joint
- Meter-mix Type Glue Applicator
- Includes Automatic Board Dealer to Feed Jointed and Glued Boards to Finger Joint Line
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