Side-matcher

SM-450

Breaking with tradition

The Side-Matcher improves hardwood flooring manufacturing. Breaking tradition of molding hardwood floors with just one machine.
This unique concept of the SM-450 features tongues and grooves’ precision machining, while not being affected by board’s curves and twists. The SM-450 is theonly equipment on the market to process short boards at high speed, by its through feed system on both machines.

Features

  • Directly opposing heads (Side-Matcher): Enhances width tolerance and eliminates pistol grip
  • Guarantee machining accuracy of +/- 0.002” (0.05 mm) on width and on tongue/groove position
  • Through feed system in both machines: work boards as short as 9” (229 mm) out of the defecting station; can be processed directly into the Side-Matcher
  • Process twisted, crooked and bowed boards
  • Hydro-lock collars on all axis
  • Feed wheels on independent suspension
  • Very low friction
  • High precision spindle
  • Very short setup time
  • Easy and quick width adjustment
  • Easy opening for tool replacement
  • Hydraulic unjamming
  • Customized clamping tool

Technical specifications

Caractéristique side-matcher Hollow back
Feed Speed 200 to 450 feet per minute (61 to 137 m/min)
Board width 1-1/2” (38 mm) to 8” (203 mm)
Board thickness 1/2” (13 mm) to 1-1/2” (38 mm)
Board length Minimum through feed of 9” (229 mm)
Tooling RPM 6000 RPM
Tooling head diameter 2 x 8” (203 mm) 1 x 8” (203 mm)
Tooling motorization 2 x 30 HP 1 x 30 HP
Feed wheels 2 rows of 4 wheels on top 2 wheels on top
Feed wheels motorization 2 x 3 HP
Feed rolls 3 x chromed rolls on bottom 5 x chromed rolls on bottom
Feed rolls motorization 3 x 2 HP 1 X 5 HP
Motorization control AC drive on all motors
Axis movements Linear bearings
Locking system Hydro-lock on all axis
Voltage 480V or 600V

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