Thomas Manufacturing Inc

Lateral Feeders for Moulders

~Click on the picture to see our Lateral Feeder in action!~

Efficiency Maximized with continuous lateral butt-feeding
Cool and Quiet Operation with a pressure-compensating hydraulic system
Quick Ratio Changes with independently adjustable speeds of lateral chain and feed drive rollers
Chain Life Improved due to elevation of parts from four idler rollers
Fast SetUp because bridge guides are quickly adjustable
Quick Height SetUp Changes with adjustment cranks
Durable and Quiet UHMW lateral feed chains
Heavy-Duty Integrated steel frame moulder feeder

Machine Operation:

UHMW feed chains move parts laterally to polyurethane feed rollers
A photo eye detects a part which causes feed rollers to lower onto part propelling--butt-feeding--it into moulder
At the trailing end of the part, the feed rollers raise to allow the next part in. The cycle is repeated.

Optional:
Six-Wheel Bridge feeder

Machine Specifications:

Physical dimensions:
Table lengths available --60", 72", 96", 144", 168"
Number of chains--4,5,6,7,8,9
Table widths available--30",36",48",60",96"
Height (adjustable) 30"-38"
Power-3-Phase, 230/460
Motors--Variable hydraulic
Standard material dimensions:
Length--16" Minimum
Width-- 1" Minimum
Thickness-- 0.25"-3"

Options:

Tilt feeding
Customized material dimensions
Caster w/locks
Six wheel bridge feeder

Dimensions & Specifications Vary