Manufacturing
Versatile, simple and easy to use The SCM K400 from Gabbett is an automatic, flexible machine for all types of edge tape. This machine has been designed to handle carcase work, 2mm edgetape and solid timber through to high gloss edging. Its strength is its flexibility, making it ideally suited to workshops where no two jobs are the same. The automatic controller means set-up times are minimal, as you don’t need to open the hood to make adjustments – the control panel does it for you (including third and
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fourth pass management when corner rounding). The controller also allows you to manage maintenance, production quantities and programs from the large touchscreen. Output is maximised with high feed rates combined with a small panel gap. Designed to have a small footprint, the K400 series claims to have the best production output to size ratio in its class.
The corner rounding unit is ideal for 2mm tapes – combined with the cleaning groups you’ve got a finished panel off the back of the machine. The machine features unique service and maintenance systems, with interchangeable gluepot service reducing the running and ongoing maintenance costs. This eliminates the need for onsite glue pot cleaning.
Advances in edgetape technology such as high gloss tapes are well catered for via the onboard misting sprays – designed to protect the panel and edgetape as it passes through the machine. This is a heavy built machine that is designed to work. Taking full advantage of the SCM groups in house foundry and machining systems, the K400 has oversized mountings and castings on all the operating throughout the machine. There is also a premilling option featuring two counterrotating cutterblocks. Designed to clean the edge before feeding into the machine, this system ensures a clean, chipfree edge giving a clean, perfect glue bond. Having been available for many years now, the K400 has just undergone a major upgrade – most noticeable of which is a significant price reduction. Darrel Aldridge, the edgebander product manager with Gabbett Machinery advised: “This is a great opportunity for people to get a high production edgebander at a fantastic price. There’s a limited number available, and we don’t expect them to hang around too long”.●
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