At the International HOLZ-HER Days on 25th and 26th September 2008 REICH Spezialmaschinen GmbH, known internationally under the brand name HOLZ-HER, demonstrated a return device for edgebanders. This modular system can be attached to the various SPRINT, ARCUS und CONTRIGA series from HOLZ-HER.

The HOLZ-HER RETURN unit allows efficient one-man operation of edgebanders and eliminates the cost-intensive work of manually removing workpieces from the machine and moving them back to the front of the edgebander. Regardless of whether small or medium lot sizes or even mass production, this unit ensures high efficiency with minimum space requirements and minimum manpower for edgebanding and the associated return of the workpiece.

The heart of this unit is the basic machine body, which is attached to the end of the edgebander. The workpieces coming out of the edgebander are transferred to the return device, transported in the lateral direction and then returned to the operator along the motor-driven return path.

The control for the unit is integrated directly into the switch cabinet on the base whereby the workpieces are recognized by a light barrier. A modular return path system allows the overall length of the unit to be adapted to the specific length of the edgebander.

The RETURN 1152 transports highly varying panel lengths within the range of 150-2500 mm safely and reliably. Workpiece thicknesses of 8-60 can be transported without problems up to a maximum weight of 70 kg.

Air cushion table for easy charging
The air cushion table for charging the edgebander allows workpieces to be turned and positioned against the fence easily. This ensures that long parts can be fed into the machine precisely.

With the RETURN unit and air cushion table HOLZ-HER REICH Spezialmaschinen GmbH offers handling systems for edgebanders to allow maximum efficiency while protecting the material.