FM-45
Single Side Edgebanders Can Be Outfitted
With The Following Work Units
Fletchers
unique heavy duty feed chains with wide urethane pads are used in combination
with double wide tenon machine type caterpillar hold-downs (using heavy duty
bearings to reduce friction) to ensure maximum holding power to reduce slipping
or marking of parts. The feed chain is powered by a variable speed Eurodrive
mounted directly to the drive shaft. The feed chain is equipped with automatic
lubrication and cleaning for a long operating life.
The control panel, located at the infeed of the macine, features an operator
interface with individual start-stop controls. Master stop controls on the control
panel and at the outfeed end will completely stop machine. A master lockout
system, using a removable key, ensures the operator that the machine cannot
be started during setups. Other specialized controls are available including
PLC controls and CNC control systems.
The Feeding Magazine will handle coil, strip, or solid wood bands. The edge
thickness can be from 1/64" to 1/2", and the edge width from 1⁄2"
to 2-1/8". The minimum edge length is 3-1/2", and the minimum part
width 3". We are willing to consider other requirements, please come to
us with your special projects. As an option the magazine table can tilt up to
19 degrees for applying veneer only to beveled edges. Automatic switching to
a second coil is also offered as an option. A 3mm PVC guillotine option is available.
We are also the first to offer edge banding of extremely thick bands, up to
1-1/8" thick and 1-1/2" tall. We can also handle corner rounding,
scraping and miter-clipping.
Fletcher's Hot Melt Overhead Glue Reservoir has a one gallon standard capacity.
The overhead design provides easy access for cleaning and service, and the reservoir
has two separate temperature zones with individual controls for increased pot
life of glue. An interlock prevents machine from starting until the glue has
reached application temperature. A cool down switch will automatically turn
off the feed chain when glue reservoir cools. A quick change glue pot
feature is available on the hot melt applicator.
The Bandfeeder, Knife, and Pressure Rollers are supplied for feeding, cutting
and applying bands. A three position selector switch is supplied for coil, strip
or solid wood feeding. The feeder and guillotine are PLC controlled. One
4-1/2" diameter pressure roller with bottom guide and adjustable top guide
align the banding with the substrate. This roller has adjustable pneumatic pressure.
Three 3-1/4" diameter pressure rollers with adjustable pneumatic pressure
are also included in this assembly. The first small roller has a straight face,
with the second roller having 1⁄2 degree taper on the face from the top,
and the third having 1⁄2 degree taper on the face from the bottom, this
produces even pressure across the face onto the band. All of these
rollers are chrome plated for easy clean up.
We also offer glue application systems for PVA and Urea Based glues (using radio
frequency curing) and polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot melt glues. The Fletcher
Electronic Rimmer (using water based glue and Radio Frequency curing) applies
lumber bands from 1" to 4-1/2". It operates at feed speeds up to 60
fpm. An option allows glue to be applied to the band instead of the core.
Fletcher's edgebanders are available as combination machines. These systems
can size panels as well as shape and sand lumber bands after application. This
arrangement offers additional uses as a standard woodworking machine.
F.A.S.T. (Fletcher Automated Set-Up Technology) is available on our edge banders.
This system offers automatic machine set up, reporting functions, the ability
to save set ups by part numbers, tool libraries, diagnostics, and user friendly
machine controls. From 1 to 72 axes may be controlled. Increased machine and
product accuracy and productivity are the end result of this system.
Our machines are equipped with safety hoods. Dust hoods meet industry standards
for safety and dust pickup. Standard single side machines are manufactured with
machining stations on the right side looking from the infeed through the machine.
