Return Conveyors | Return Conveyor for Edge Bander

BT3-24 | Return Conveyor for Edge Bander

Built around a modular frame, BT3 Return Conveyors are available in 5 roller length models, BT3-24 / 30 / 36 / 48 and 60. All models incorporate the fast, simple and highly effective belt transfer system as follows:

• Its receiving rollers are equipped with a down stroke mechanism that is activated by detection of the trailing end of the panels exiting your equipment.
• Transfer belts nested in between the rollers are used to side shift product to a set of motorized rollers parallel to your equipment.
• Those return rollers are 2" lower than the pass line on your equipment in order to avoid interference when overlapping panels are traveling in opposite directions.
• Once the panel has cleared the reception area, the receiving rollers return to their upper position ready to receive the next panel.
• BT3 Return Conveyors are built for right or left-handed return, according to your model of edgebander

OPERATING SPEED

BT3 Return Conveyors are equipped with a variable speed drive to match the processing speed of your equipment, receiving table speed is adjustable 30 to 90 feet/min, belt transfer speed is fixed at 180 feet/min and return conveyor speed is adjustable 60 to 180 feet/min.

APPLICATION

BT3-24, BT3-30 and BT3-36's are ideal for most casegood applications, such as kitchen & bathroom cabinets and living room furniture.

BT3-48 and BT3-60 conveyors are best suited for surface finishing applications, such as office furniture and display casings.

OPTIONS

• A PT-90 Panel Turner to return long rectangular panels lengthwise rather after finishing of their narrow side. Available on all models, this device simplifies processing short sides on long and narrow panels. The panels are turned 90° as part of the transfer process between the receiving and return rollers, thus eliminating panel overhang :
• Panel Deviator : to redeploy narrow parts over several rollers :Déviateur de panneaux en opération
• Additional receiving table length: 2', 4' or 7, up to a total length of 7', 9', 12'
• Additional return length, proportional to your equipment available per foot increments
• Additional transfer width available per foot increments
• Set of 3 additional transfer belts, for heavier panel application
• Main module on caster mounting
• Quick release disconnect on caster mounting for return section
• Motorized infeed arms
• Panel Accumulation mode on return rollers
• Angular Return Section
• Heavy Duty Models for application where panels exceeding 200 pounds