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Rex Four-Sided Planers

Automatic Planing Machines Made in Germany

blade drumsRex planers include specialty design, such as adjustable upper unit thicknesser for timber and plastic - even metal is being processed with these machines. But it is with these three timber systems, SuperMaster, BigMaster and TimberMaster that Rex really makes their mark. They can be configured very much the same way, starting with 2 shafts, and can each be expanded to 12 shafts. The key differences involve the design, weight, and size of the blade drums and their bearing systems, which determine how fast the machines can process and produce finished timber products.

SuperMaster 4-sided planerTop-of-the-line machine: SuperMaster

  • Feed speed up to 1050 ft/min

German top quality technology for best surface quality at highest automated speeds. These machines are deliverable for planing widths up to 1,830 mm (6 ft).

  • A powerful high-speed custom-made planing machine:
  • heavy-duty construction
  • high-performance feed systems (up to 300 m/min)
  • high-performance bearings
  • hardened wearing surfaces
  • shorter tool-up times thanks to HYDRO technology
  • ultra-modern CNC technology
  • problem-free mechanisation
  • computer-controlled shafts (SPC) and machine functions

BigMaster planing machineProfessional: BigMaster

  • Feed speed up to 660 ft/min

Heavy-duty machines for high production and flexibilty.

  • We adapt ourselves to your requirements and deliver you YOUR machine - just as you need it.
  • The "REX" modular principle offers you the option of variably positioning a limitless number of output shafts. Your planing and moulding creativity will be unlimited!
  • You will be able to optimise production output of naturally curved timbers with the floating vertical shafts
  • Programmable position control units with interfaces for remote data transmission.
  • Output shafts with bearings on both sides, high-precision spindle bearings and a variety of options.

Produce profiled log or boards, or glulam. Width of up 2,600 mm (8.5 ft). Can be mounted on turntable, ideal for curved glulams.

TimberMaster 4-sided planerCommercial: TimberMaster

  • For planing speeds of 17 ft to 100 ft/min
  • Working widths from 310 x 860 mm and heights to 320 mm.

Multi-functional automatic planer that offers all the ability of the above, but at an entry level that meets many more budgets. The TimberMaster can process cants, glulams, log profiles, two-by material, tongue and groove, etc. at a most affordable price. It can also be delivered as a two-sided machine.

Rex planers use a cardanic drive shaft system that feeds even wet and frozen wood. Interchangeable tool systems (cone or hydraulic tensioning, reversible blade and spiral systems) make any timber processing possible. All Rex Planing and Moulding machines will be delivered with customized safety dust and noise protection cabin on request.

Safety and noise reduction cabin for 4-sided planersRight: Safety and noise reduction cabin

Rex planers are available in a standard configuration, but are usually custom designed to meet your process requirements, e.g. multi-spindles, for chamfers and profiles or slitting. These are truly exceptional machines and a select group of customers make purchase decisions every year. Lead times approach 12 months.

Customer will do machine inspection before final delivery, and training will be performed at the factory in Germany.

Installation and additional training can be provided.

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To order or to receive more information, contact us or phone us toll free at 1-800-350-8176. Prices are in US dollars.
   

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