Akron 1440 AFS 

E1400440

Edgebander

Automatic single sided edgebanding machine for the application and processing of flat edge-banding material in rolls (melamine, PVC, ABS, veneer) and in strips (solid wood, Formica, planed veneers etc.).

STANDARD FEATURES

SMART-TOUCH 21.5" CONTROL PANEL (E4000212)

The Numerical Control SMART-TOUCH 21.5" allows management of the machine and its functions.

Technical characteristics:

• 21.5" Multi-touch, Full HD display.
• Thanks to 1920 x 1080 resolution, 10-point touch capability and 3000:1 contrast ratio, ensures bright and clear images with amazing onscreen detail, in a clean and efficient design.
• Windows operating system.
• Sintra HD software, simple and intuitive touch interface for all operators' quick learning. It supports the multi-language function.
• Dedicated interface to control edgebanders.
• Integrated hard disk for filing media files and the programs back up.
• USB port for managing in a simple and efficient way multimedia files, programs and updates.

Some of the included functions:

• Automatic start-up of the motors as defined in the program.
• Direct buttons for the choice of the first and second passage, for fast working changeover.
• Managing of the numerical axis and automatic working changes.
• Lists of programs with manual and/or automatic start.
• Error diagnostic with codes and comments.
• Production statistic data.
• The Software assisted maintenance.
• The control is mounted to enable the easy adjustment of the working position.

STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS

• Base frame: provides the whole machine with stability and strength to allow precise, accurate machining. Integrated automatic chip removal system along the whole machine.
• Panel movement: provided by a conveyor track and top presser combining a system that ensures optimum clamping of the panel being processed, straight movement and resistance to side loads resulting from the forces when applying the edges. 
• The conveyor track uses an industrial chain with a 31.75 mm (1¼”) ratio, with pads realized in special self-lubricating techno-polymer. The pads slide on two hardened steel guides, one with a circular section and the other flat, complete with grease nipples. The panel being edged is held by special low wear rubber pads with a high friction coefficient, which are individually interchangeable (dimensions 80x60 mm).
• The track can also advance when the gluing unit is turned off.
• Gear motor for feed chain drive. 1.5 kW motor.
• The top presser beam, with high rigidity, allows the change of the panel thickness without set-ups on the operating units. The panel being edged is held in position by a double row of staggered wheels mounted on bearings. The top working units are hooked to the top presser and adjusted automatically with the positioning of the presser itself. Electronic NC controlled top pressure beam positioning and realized on ball sleeves.
• Lateral sliding on ball sleeves panel support. It includes extruded aluminium guide complete of support wheels. Quick manual positioning and locking system.
• Infeed fence: the machines fitted with the pre-milling unit have a manually adjustable fence or, as an option, an automatically adjustable guide. Complete with light to set the most efficient panel infeed space.

AX-1, NC axis on the infeed fence (E4000401)

Device for the automatic adjustment of the infeed fence. Through the control board it is possible to select the amount of material to be removed with the pre-milling unit.

• Full protection booth on the whole length of the machine except pre-milling unit. It is made in aluminium with wide surfaces in transparent polycarbonate for the complete view of the operating units. Lights inside protection cabin.

MULTIPLE-SPEED KIT 15-18 M/MIN (E4000233)

The machine will be managed with 4 different speeds: 8-12-15-18 m/min.

Corner rounding: speed up to 15 m/min; top and bottom trimming: speed up to 18 m/min.

The corner rounding speed of 15 m/min is allowed for 40 mm panels maximum panel height; for panels equal to or greater than 40 mm panel height, the maximum speed will be 12 m/min.

CORNER ROUNDING 12 m/min; TOP AND BOTTOM TRIMMING 18 m/min.

WORKING UNITS

PRE-MILLING UNIT RT02 (E4000125)

Rectifies the surface that has to be edged before applying the glue.

Complete with 2 high frequency motors (1.8 kW each) at 12.000 RPM (tools not included).

The machining of the pre-milling unit ensure a chip-free finish thanks to:

• independent automatic temporized intervention of the two motors.
• AUTO-SET device: ensures optimum positioning of the cutters according to the thickness of the panel being machined.

Symmetrical diamond tools H=45 mm Z=2+2 30° included.

PAIR DIAMOND-COATED CUTTERS H=65 mm Z=3+3 45°. (E4000232)

In replacement of standard tools.

Symmetrical tools.

ANTI-ADHESIVE UNIT ADZ02 (C1801002)

The unit applies an anti-adhesive liquid on the top and bottom surface of the panel to ease a good cleaning of the work piece being processed. It is positioned on the machine before the pre-milling unit.

The anti-adhesive liquid is applied with precision by means of injectors controlled by the NC.

INFRARED HEATING LAMP IRL-700 (E4000243)

Carries out the heating of the panel edge before the glue application

GLUING UNIT VC-511

Applies the hot melt glue on the panel, feeds the edge to be applied to the panel being machined, automatically cuts the rolls of edge-banding material to length and presses the applied edge ensuring that it adheres perfectly to the panel.

It includes:

ROLLER WITH SHORT PINS (E4000240) 

Interchangeable roller suitable for the automatic feeling of veneer edges.

• Glue container and glue spreading roller. The spreading roller is complete with a copying system to apply the correct amount of glue to the panel.

Manual device for the quick exclusion of the glue pot (NC controlled as an option).

No adjustment required when the panel thickness changes. Quick heating and double thermostat for differentiated temperature control. The glue pot is completely coated with non-adhesive material. Electronic device for automatic temperature reduction of the glue pot when the machine has been idle for a set period of time. Glue spreader which turns with the direction of the panel. 

Quick change of the glue pot for an easy maintenance or changing colour/type of glue. 

• AUTOMATIC edge feeding system for edges in rolls or strips complete with roll holder disk diameter Ø 800 mm. The loading of the edges uses the “meeting system” as the panel moves forward, avoiding any slipping of the edging material. The edge magazine table has a manual vertical adjustment.
• Cutter knife for the automatic cutting of edge-banding material in rolls with a maximum thickness of 3 mm and with a maximum section of 140 mm. Automatic adjustment of working pressure according to the thickness of edge-banding material being used. 

Placed before of the 1 edge pressing roller.

• Edge pressing system with temporized intervention rollers RPT consisting of:
• a first motorized roller (with clutch), diameter Ø100 mm, with independent pneumatic pressure adjustment.
• 2 idle rollers, diameter Ø60 mm, coated with non-adhesive material with pneumatic adjustment; they are opposing cones.

PRO-GLUE Kit (E4000262)

It includes:

• TEKNO GLUE system for an optimal gluing in any working condition.

Includes:

• • Controlled training movement of the glue roller.
  • Automatic pneumatic exclusion with the chain stop.
  • Pneumatic exclusion of the glue pot.
• REVERSE system: it enables the rotation in accord or against the panel feeding direction.

PRE-MELT UNIT QM-703 for EVA hot-melt glue (E4000244) 

Facilitates glue colour/type changing and feeds the glue container according to consumption. The glue is melted at 180°C and then sent to the glue container.

Includes the following: 

• Granulated glue container with capacity of approx. 3 kg, rapid glue changing.
• Pre-melt unit.
• Glue pot with level sensor in replace of the standard one.

AIR FORCE SYSTEM - STEP 1 (E4000266)

Hot compressed air system for application of Laser Edges, up to 18 m/min speed.

Powerful heating system combined with a compressed air nozzle.

The nozzle has an automatic adjustment system for opening and close according to panel thickness. 

Range from 12 mm to 60 mm panel thickness.

The types of edges applicable with AirForce System are:

• All edges prepared for Laser systems.
• All edges dedicated to AirForce without absorbers (they only work with AirForce, not with Diod-Laser).

The most used polymers are:

• PP+ABS or PP+PVC or PP+PMMA (functional layer 0.2 mm PP). Strongly suggested.
• TPU pretreated edges, preglued edges.
• Minimum edge thickness 1 mm (with 1.2 mm functional layer).

Temperature and speed settings may change dramatically using preglued edges.

Cleaning maintenance using preglued edge is more important.

Quality and look is far lower using preglued edges.

It is not guaranteed correct device functioning with any kind of preglued edges, it is conditioned by material type (edge and glue treatment)!

Maximum quality and best device functioning is performed using edges with coextruded PP functional layer.

Max speed 18 m/min is related to 18 mm panel thickness.

For thicker panels feed speed has to be reduced.

Feed speed is also conditioned by working units selected in machine configuration.

AirForce System is compatible with standard PUR or EVA systems available.

TECHNICAL DATA

* Condition: 18 m/min speed, panel thickness 18 mm, panel length L=1000 mm (minimum gap 8xL). In this case, the gap will be: 0.8x1000=800 mm.

AX-1, NC axis on edge pressure rollers (E4000411)

Device for the automatic adjustment of the edge pressure rollers according to the edge thickness. 

Selection through the control board.

END TRIMMING UNIT IN-801

Carries out the trimming of edge excess at the front and rear part of the panel.

Equipped with 2 high frequency motors (0,8 kW each) at 12.000 rpm complete with saw blades.
The cut can be straight or tilted, with an angle of between 0 and 15 degrees: the angle is displayed on a scale.

It includes:

• Pneumatic tilting with pre-selection of cutting angle between 0 and 15 degrees from control board. 
• Great reliability and precision due to the sliding on large prismatic guides and long sliding blocks.
• Independent exclusion and tilting of the two end trimming motors.
• Dust extraction system.
• FLEX system for edge trimming with controlled overhang (it enables to set from the control panel the cutting position of the blades, in order to obtain a pre-set overhang of the edge being trimmed. Ideal for applications that require corner rounding, in particular on soft/post-formed panels).

TILTING TOP AND BOTTOM TRIMMING UNIT RI-501 (E4000124)

Carries out top and bottom trimming or fine finishing of the edge being applied, using 2 high frequency 12000 rpm motors (0,65 kW each), complete with front and vertical rotating self-cleaning disk copiers and suction hoods. 

The unit can also machine edges with door sealing gasket. 

The unit can be tilted from 0 to 45 degrees (indication of the angle on a graded scale) using the UNIPOINT system and is complete with 8 numerical indicators to facilitate adjustments. 

 The top unit is self-adjusting according to panel height. Made from a single, monolithic, high-rigidity structure ensuring precise machining. Pneumatic exclusion included. Tools are not included.

AX-4, NC axis on fine trimming unit (E4000412)

Device for the automatic adjustment of copiers and tools according to the edge type and thickness. Selection through the control board.

Pneumatic exclusion included.

Made form a single, monolithic, high-rigidity structure ensuring precise machining.

Pneumatic exclusion included.

Pair of multi-profile cutters for fine trimming unit: chamfering 25 degrees, R=3 mm + R=1.5 mm, straight profile for solid wood (C2004008)

KIT PRO-NESTING FOR FINE TRIMMING UNIT (C1804003)

Equipped with 2 bearing copiers in addition to the TOP vertical copier to permit processing of panels with holes up to diameter max. 35 mm and/or grooves. Distance between copiers 70 mm.

MULTIFUNCTION 2 MOTORS CORNER ROUNDING UNIT AR02 

SLIDING UNIT FOR CORNER ROUNDING UNIT (C1805004)

Device for the application of sliding liquid before the corner rounding unit.

 The unit carries out the corner rounding and the top and bottom trimming on panels edged with synthetic material up to max edge thickness of 3 mm, using 2 high frequency 12000 rpm motors (0,65 kW each). 

The corner rounding processing is possible both on panels with straight profiles and standard POST-SOFT/formed panels with 90 and 180 degrees.

High finishing quality thanks to: movement on linear guides with recirculating ball screws, vertical oscillating copying system, frontal copying device with PRE-COPYING system. 

Maximum working speed 12 m/min during rounding. 

Pneumatic exclusion included.

AX-2, NC axis on corner rounding unit (E4000413)

Device for the automatic adjustment of copiers according to the thickness of the edge. Selection through the control board.

Pair of cutters, R = 1,5 mm, for corner rounding unit (C2005003)

EDGE SCRAPER RB02 (E4000121)

Finishing unit for thickness PVC/ABS edge material (e.g. 2 mm). 

Complete with vertical and horizontal self-cleaning rotating front and vertical disk copiers. 

Pneumatic exclusion included.

Standard accessories include compressed air blowers on the copiers and chips collection box.

AX-4, NC axis on edge scraper (E4000414) Device for the automatic adjustment of copiers and tools according to the edge type and thickness. Selection through the control board.

Pneumatic exclusion included.

Pair of knives R=3 &1.5 mm (C2006005 & C2006003)

KIT PRO-NESTING FOR EDGE SCRAPER UNIT (C1806003)

Equipped with 2 bearing copiers in addition to the TOP vertical copier to permit processing of panels with holes up to diameter max. 35 mm and/or grooves. Distance between copiers 70 mm.

Cleaning unit LPT02   (C1808002)

Applies a cleaning liquid on the glued edge, giving a perfect cleaning and polishing of the edge thanks to the brush action. The cleaning liquid is applied with precision by means injectors driven by the numerical control.

GLUE SCRAPER RC02 (E4000122)

Finishing unit to remove the exceeding glue in the junction panel-edge. 

Complete with turning discs copying device and flat blade knifes with timed intervention.

It includes as standard nebulized liquid for the tools cleaning and dust extraction kit.

BRUSHING UNIT SZ02 (E4000123)

To carry out the cleaning and polishing of the applied edge using cloth disc brushes. The unit is self-adjusting to the panel height. 

Complete with two 0,37 kW motors at 2800 rpm.

HOT AIR BLOWER PH-501 (E4000106)

To reactivate the color of thick plastic (i.e. 2 mm PVC/ABS) after the scraping operation. 

Fitted with a hot air blower, 2000 W, with adjustable temperature control.

TRANSFORMER - SURCHARGE FOR VOLTAGE CHANGE (E4000201)

For any power supply other than STD.

Electric system requirements

Protection of the machine against indirect contacts has been designed for TN type supply networks, so no differential protection has been foreseen. In the event of connection to other types of network (TT, IT) or if require by local laws or regulations, differential protection must be provided according to the characteristics of the system and taking into account electromagnetic interference containment devices may produce considerable high frequency dispersion currents.

TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS

CE NORMS INCLUDED