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Post & Pole making machines
This page describes log machines used for producing of poles and post.
3 machines of RLM family: RLM-160S, RLM-160, RLM-100 are intended
for processing of small stems and big rods into round dowels.
These log trough-pass machines with rotary type milling head produce
round dowel from raw barked stems in one pass. RLM-160S machine can
also perform rip-sawing operation on dowels.
Productivity of these machines is up to 500 linear ft of logs per hour
what is up to 4000 linear ft per 8h work shift. The productivity can be
increase with usage of automatic log infeed and outfeed systems.
These high performance log rounding machine are used in post/pole
production.
| Video of RLM-160 (RLM-160S works similar but has additional sawing device) |
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| RLM-160S | RLM-160 | RLM-100 |
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Principles of
operation |
Principles of
operation
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Similar to RLM-160 |
SPECIFICATION
| RLM-160S | RLM-160 | RLM-100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max butt rod diameter | 9.5" (240 mm) | 9.5" (240 mm) | 2.5 - 7" (60-180mm) |
| Finishing pole diameter range | 2.5 - 6.25" (60 - 160mm) | 60 - 160mm | 2 - 4.25" (50-110 mm) |
| Min length of rod | 63" (1.6 m) | 63" (1.6 m) | 51" (1.3 m) |
| Power of rotary mill head | 29.9HP (22KW) | 29.9HP (22KW) | 29.9HP (22KW) |
| 1500 rpm | 1500 rpm | 1500 rpm | |
| Power of additional device for rip sawing | 15HP (11KW) | n/a | n/a |
| 1000 rpm | n/a | n/a | |
| Max height of radial sawing | 5.9" (150 mm) | n/a | n/a |
| Number of radial saw blades | 1-6 | n/a | n/a |
| Power of profiling motors | 2*10HP (2*7.5KW) | 2*10HP (2*7.5KW) | 2*10HP (2*7.5KW) |
| Frequency of profiling spindles | 2925 rpm | 2925 rpm | 2925 rpm |
| Power of log feeding system motor | 1.5 HP (1.1 KW) | 1.5 HP (1.1 KW) | 1.5 HP (1.1 KW) |
| Feeding speed | 9.8-26 ft/min (3-8 m/min) | 9.8-26 ft/min (3-8 m/min) | 9.8-26 ft/min (3-8 m/min) |
| Length | 102" (2.6 m) | 102" (2.6 m) | 8.5 ft (2.6 m) |
| Width | 55" (1.4 m) | 55" (1.4 m) | 4.6 ft (1.4 m) |
| Height | 79" (2 m) | 79" (2 m) | 6.6 ft (2 m) |
| Weight | 6615 lb (3000 kg) | 5950 lb (2700 kg) | 4410 lb (2000 kg) |
| Environment | -16 to +30 C | -16 to +30 C | -16 to +30 C |
It is important to know in prior following facts about this
machine:
- all parts are metric
- proper automated waste removal system is critical because it can badly affect productivity
- log sorting is necessary for better productivity
- for max productivity automatical in-feed and out-feed log decks as well as in-feed and out-feed conveyors are recommended
- speed of automated in-feed conveyor is to be adjustable to synchronize with in-feed speed of RLM-machine.
- RLM machine' rotary head can remove up to 5cm (2") on radius or 10
cm (4") on diameter of the log. It means that butt diameter of input
raw log must be not more than 4 inches than its top diameter. For
example if output product (dowel) diameter is to be = 3½" and top dia
of raw log is 4" than max diameter of log butt is to do not exceed 3½"
+ 4" = 7½"
Terms
- Our price lists are available for download, click here
- 50% upfront, 40% before delivery, 10% during 1 month after delivery
- For delivery quotation please inquire (postal or ZIP code of a destination is required)
- All RLM machines are built by special orders only (usually no inventory, but some popular models can be in stock, please inquire)
- Please allow 60-120 days for manufacturing and delivery
- 6 months limited warranty covering bearings, electrical components, motors is provided for customers in USA & Canada
- By special order NEMA-compatible motors can be installed on RLM machines (by default all RLM machines electrical parts are for European 3phase 380V, 50Hz power)
- CSA/ULC/CE certification is optional
- For detailed leasing information please click here
| Please inquire about exact cost in CAD. Since Canadian dollar is subject to change due to fluctuations of USD/CAD exchange rate, price in Canadian Dollars will be determined basing on buying USD rate defined by TD Canada Trust Bank. |
