DOUCET | RETYX INTELLIGENT PANEL RETURN CONVEYOR SYSTEM

Intelligent panel return conveyor for optimum edgebander production.

The Doucet RETYX Intelligent Panel Return Conveyor System is an articulated arm with vacuum grip that automates the handling of the panels at the infeed and outfeed of your edgebander. With similar features than a typical return conveyor, it has the advantage of presenting the parts in the right orientation for the next pass, allows automatic stacking and unstacking in the areas provided for this purpose.

Why Doucet RETYX Intelligent Panel Return Conveyor System?

  • Automatic return of the panel to the operator presented in the correct orientation for processing the next edge
  • HMI touch screen interface with preset programs according to what edges require edgebanding
  • Vacuum suction unit safely handles each work piece
  • Air flotation tables allow the operator to effortlessly handle even larger panels
  • Completed panels are automatically stacked and not returned to the operator saving time
  • Vacuum grip manipulator
  • 40” vertical and 120” horizontal translation or stroke or movement
  • Rotation from minus 90 to plus 180 degrees
  • Receiving conveyor with 6 motorized belts 9′ long including motorized infeed arms to interface with the edgebander
  • 36” wide belt return conveyor with length adjusted according to edgebander
  • A 60″ x 36″ air table with pneumatically activated up/down mechanism to receive the panel at the exit of the belt conveyor
  • One 24″ x 36″ feeding air table, fixed height

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