524-DDC/SR Edging Rip Saw

Mereen-Johnson manufacturers a complete line of gang rip saw infeed systems from manual to fully automated, integrated with Rip Navigator optimizing systems featuring the latest board scanning technology.

These systems will provide better feeding accuracy, detailed production and vendor reporting, improved lumber yield, higher profits and greater operator safety.

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Specifications

Capacity	24” arbor space, thickness to 2-1/2” using 14” dia. tooling, 30” min. length for glue joint accuracy.
Shifting Saw(s)	First arbor: Two shifting hoggers Second arbor: One to four shifting blade(s) in combination with fixed center blade. 1” min. width net rip between saws.
Arbor Drive	Direct drive 75 HP, 3600 RPM TEFC Mereen-Johnson saw arbor motor (no belts to tension or replace).
Feed Drive	10 HP with variable frequency speed control, infinitely variable, 30’-235’ per minute.
Feed Bed	“Posi-Feed” friction feed bed of structural aluminum feed slats with replaceable steel backed rubber inserts carried on precision Double-Vee hardened steel feed chains and track. Oil mist lubrication of feed system with low oil level auto feed shut-off.
Hold Downs	Eight 4″ dia. air loaded press rolls. Air loaded traveling shoes provided for each shifting blade.
Anti-Kickbacks	Single lower, double upper infeed. Single upper outfeed.
Dust Collection	Two 10″ dia. and one 5″ dia. upper, two 5″ dia. lower, 7,440 total CFM required.
Electrical	Arranged for 3/60/230 or 460 volt power supply (other electrics available).
Shipping Information	Nominal 13′ by 6′ by 6′ shipping skid, 14,400 lbs, 6,550 kg.

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Mereen-Johnson stands at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge automated handling solutions that will streamline your workforce and wood machinery assets. Our smart, automated handling solutions are meticulously crafted to enhance your machine throughput and efficacy while substantially trimming your labor expenses.

Our complete spectrum of services ranges from conceptualization and design of production lines to installation, personnel training and ongoing maintenance, and we cater to a wide array of client requirements, offering both standardized system solutions and fully personalized options to suit your specific needs.

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Listening to your specific needs, we will adapt a standard machine or develop a fully custom solution, including automation and robotics, and manufacture it in-house.

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Our state-of-the-art production space has room to build, test and prove large-scale design solutions. Design-build teams work together to make your custom concept a reality.

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We will always support your machine. From training programs to replacement parts, schematics to software support, we’ve got you covered, remotely or onsite.

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