Mereen-Johnson | Model 524-DC/SR 2+4 Edging Multiple Rip Saw
Precision, Flexible Production Without All Those Edgings
This 2-arbor saw represents the ultimate in production flexibility featuring a first arbor equipped with two shifting blades to virtually eliminate edge strips and a second arbor with up to four shifting blades.
Value
- Extremely robust construction providing the greatest durability and longevity.
- Designed for minimal maintenance providing the lowest total cost of ownership.
- The industry’s best re-sale value.
- The best warranty and after sales service
Mereen-Johnson manufacturers a complete line of gang rip saw infeed systems from manual to fully automated, integrated with Rip Navigator optimizing systems featuring the latest board scanning technology.
Increase Yield and Productivity
These systems will provide better feeding accuracy, detailed production and vendor reporting, improved lumber yield, higher profits and greater operator safety.
Specifications
Capacity: 24” arbor space,thickness to 2-1/2” using 14” dia. tooling, 30” min. length for glue
joint accuracy.
Shifting Saw(s): First arbor; Two shifting hoggers
Second arbor: One to four shifting blade(s) in combination with fixed center blade.
1” min. width net rip between saws.
Arbor Drive: Direct drive 75 HP, 3600 RPM TEFC MereenJohnson saw arbor motor (no belts to tension or replace).
Feed Drive: 10 HP with variable frequency speed control, infinately variable, 30’-235’ per minute.
Feed Bed: “Posi-Feed” friction feed bed of structural aluminum feed slats with replaceable steel backed rubber inserts carried on precision Double-Vee hardened steel feed chains and track. Oil mist lubrication of feed system with low oil level auto feed shut-off
Hold Downs: Eight 4” dia. air loaded press rolls. Air loaded traveling shoes provided for each shifting blade.
Anti-Kickbacks: Single lower, double upper infeed. Single upper outfeed.
Dust Collection: Two 10” dia. and one 5” dia. upper, two 5” dia. lower, 7,440 total CFM required.
Electrical: Arranged for 3/60/230 or 460 volt power supply (other electrics available).
Shipping Information: Nominal 13’ by 6’ by 6’ shipping skid, 14,400 lbs, 6,550 kg