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DOUCET MFE 300 Lateral chain feeder for moulders and optimizers -- 3'0" x 16'-0" working deck for material length 2'0" - 16'0"; width 2" to 9.5" and thickness 1/2" to 4". -- Feed system: Hydraulic variable speed 50-300 FPM with a 20 HP power unit. In-feed (4) roller accelerator; (2) top steel rollers and (2) bottom drive roller. Additional idler rollers along feed fence to support lumber during feeding. -- Chains: Transport length of lateral chain feeder 3'0". (8) strands of C2060 chains on pneumatic up/down device to release lateral pressure on board when feeding. -- Pedestal: Feeder controls mounted to pedestal with extended cable. Interface relay to stop feeder when moulder is stopped. -- Adjustments: Tool less adjustment handles for quick setups. Easy access to for thickness adjustments at front side of feeder. -- AVAILABLE OPTIONSOne (1) set of four (4) feeding wheels made of steel with hardenedsurface teeth $ 1 000.One (1) set of four (4) feeding flat wheels made of steel, 2" wide insteadof 1" for wide material feeding $ 500.One (1) set of four (4) feeding flat wheels made of steel 1" wide $ N/C.Guiding Tunnel between feeder and moulder,Standard Guiding Tunnel (4' long) $ 1 650.Standard Short Guiding Tunnel (32" long) $ 2 100.Complete Guiding Tunnel (4' long) $ 2 700.Complete Guiding Tunnel with adjustable fence (4' long) $ 3 800.Motorized Guiding Tunnel (4' long) on request.Additional chain transfer length capacity (up to a maximum of 6additional feet) For MFE-300-16 sold per foot $ 1 685. Note: More than 6 add. feet: price upon requestSteel plates between chainsFor MFE-300-16 $ 1 050.Platen chains recommended for softwood speciesFor MFE-300-16 $ 2 850.One (1) additional chain for shorter material down to $ 1 750.18" min. lengthPressurized lateral guide with roller bearing end $ 1 400.Powered lateral guide with roller and side guides on request.Custom working height on request.