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.

» 36 inch feed table length

» Feed table width 6, 8, 12 or 16 feet

» Additional non motorized 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