Overview The Cantek EM12 End Matcher is a continuous through-feed end matcher that machines tongue and groove, with or without bevels, on hardwood flooring and wall/ceiling paneling up to 12″ wide. Dual counter-rotating cutterheads produce the tongue and groove simultaneously for a perfect match, with anti-tear-out blocks ensuring optimum cut quality without chipping or blowout, and a user-friendly touch screen interface allows simple operation with error diagnostics. Key Features Processes end matching on flooring or paneling up to 12″ wide x 1.38″ thick Through-feed system cuts tongue and groove simultaneously on the tail of one board and leading edge of the next Powerful dual 10HP cutterhead motors for maximum cutting rate regardless of width, thickness, or wood species Stackable insert knife cutterheads allow perfect matching of tongue and groove thickness Variable cross-cutting feed speed and anti-tear-out blocks produce optimum finish quality Minimal floor space required with through-feed design User friendly PLC touch screen control tracks total linear feet cut and piece count Production capacity of 77 lineal feet per minute, based on an average 6.5′ board Variable speed through-feed system controlled by frequency inverter Powered top urethane rolls and spring-loaded bed rollers feed material into position Pneumatic side pressure system holds material square against the fence Processes material as short as 12″ to unlimited length Cutterheads are stacked, fully adjustable, with replaceable/rotatable insert knives and a removable micro-bevel insert section 118″ powered infeed table with angled rolls feeds material against the infeed fence 87″ outfeed slide table allows continuous production while the next board is processed Chrome table ensures maximum wear resistance Complete safety and noise reduction enclosure Specifications Capacity Width 1.6″~12″ Capacity Thickness 0.4″~1.38″ Min. Length 12″ Max. Length Unlimited Feed Speed (max.) 295 FPM Cutting Speed (approx. throughput) 77 FPM (based on 6.5′ board) Powered Infeed Table (Std.) 173″ (14.4′) long Outfeed Table (Std.) 86.6″ (7.2′) long Cutterhead Motors 10 Hp x 2 Feed System Motor 1 Hp Cutter Drive Motor 1/2 Hp Power 230, 460 or 575/3/60 Control Voltage 24 VDC Connected Load 21.5HP Full Load Amperage 230/3/60 – 50.4 Amps; 460/3/60 – 25.20 Amps Clamping Top & Side Spindle Dia. 40mm Dust Collection Outlet 6″ diameter Compressed Air Requirements 85PSI – approx. 12 CFM Machine Dimensions (LxWxH) 91″ x 51.5″ x 63″ Machine Weight 2530 lbs.
