4 Sided Planer Salient Characteristics.pdf

4-Sided Planer Molder Salient Characteristics

Purpose: Request the purchase of a 4-sided planer molder with a full kit of shaped bits to produce trim and molding that will benefit prisoners’ education and DoD facilities. Machine must work with our electrical capabilities. Machine setup and training required.

A 4-sided planer moulder is a high-efficiency woodworking machine designed to plane and shape all four sides of a piece of lumber simultaneously in a single pass. It combines the functions of several separate tools—such as a jointer, surface planer, and vertical spindle moulder—into one unit, drastically reducing labor and processing time.

Key Functions and Benefits:

Single-Pass Processing: The machine transforms rough-cut wood into finished "Surfaced on 4 Sides"

(S4S) lumber or detailed profiles with one pass through the unit.

Versatile Shaping: Beyond simple planning, it can produce complex profiles like crown moulding, tongue-and-groove flooring, siding, and door frames by using specialized profile knives.

Increased Precision: Because the wood is held firmly and machined at once, it reduces cumulative errors that often occur when moving a board between multiple machines.

Variable Feed Control: Most professional models feature variable-speed feed systems (typically ranging from 11 to 52 FPM) to optimize the finish based on wood density and profile complexity.

Typical Machine Components

Cutterheads: Features four primary cutterheads (Top, Bottom, Left, and Right), each typically powered by its own independent motor (e.g., 4 HP to 15 HP per head).

Feeding System: Uses a series of powered rollers to pull the lumber through the machine at a consistent speed.

Control Panel: Centralized controls allow operators to manage all motors, adjust feed speeds, and set digital thickness/width positioning.

Dust Collection: Due to the high volume of chips produced, these machines are equipped with multiple dust ports (often 4" or larger).

Below are some examples that would fill the requirement, but quotes provided do not necessarily need to match the following examples:

Wood-Mizer MP360: Valued by users for its stable, heavy-duty design, this model's table deck remains at a constant height, which simplifies the use of infeed and outfeed support systems. It is a reliable choice for professional timber framing and general millwork.

Woodmaster Model 4000: A popular US-made option known for its substantial 18-inch width capacity, which is a major advantage in this price bracket. It uses four dedicated motors and is designed for continuous, high-volume production of complex profiles.

Cantek M412: This machine offers versatility with four cutting modes (single to four-sided) and individual motors for each spindle, allowing operators to produce intricate mouldings and S4S lumber with high repeatability. It includes a digital motorized thickness controller for convenience.

Grizzly G0984: This machine is at the lower end of the price range but still offers professional features. It includes a digitally controlled table height with a DRO (Digital Readout) for precise, repeatable settings and a robust feeding system for consistent results.

Elasn (Various Models): Elasn offers several industrial options with advanced features like intelligent AI control systems and seven-spindle configurations for heavy-duty applications. These machines are highly customizable and designed for modern, integrated production lines, often at competitive factory-direct prices.

Machine Requirements:

Specifications

4-sided Moulding Capacity

Width - 4-Sided Planning 1" - 13 3/4" (25mm-350mm)

Height - 4-Sided Planning 1/4" - 6" (6mm-160mm)

2-sided Moulding Capacity

Width - 2-Sided Planning Width - 1"-16 1/8" (25mm-410mm)

Height - 2-Sided Planning 1/4" - 9" (6mm-230mm)

1-sided Moulding or Thicknessing Capacity

Width - 1-Sided Planning 1" - 20" (25mm-510mm)

Height - 1-Sided Planning 1/4" - 9" (6mm-230mm)

Features & Options

2 Horizontal Cutters

3 Spindles

4 Sawdust Extraction Ports

Viewing Window

Options Included

Complete moulding knife set, compatible with machine, to include but not limited to profiles:

Crown

Mullion Casing

Coves

Bead

Shiplap

Casing

Base

Tongue and Groove

Support Rollers

Infeed Table 78" (2m)

Board Fence Extensions

Upper Horizontal Cutter

Upper Horizontal Cutter Diameter 3 7/16" (88mm)

Upper Horizontal Cutter Width 20" (510mm)

Upper Horizontal Cutter Power 7.3HP (5.5kW)

Upper Horizontal Cutter Speed 6000rpm / 50Hz

Upper Horizontal Cutter Max Cutting Depth 5/16" (8mm)

Upper Horizontal Cutter Max Profile Depth 3/4" (20mm)

Lower Horizontal Cutter

Lower Horizontal Cutter Diameter 2 13/16" (72mm)

Lower Horizontal Cutter Width 16 1/8" (410mm)

Lower Horizontal Cutter Power 5.3HP (4kW)

Lower Horizontal Cutter Speed 6000rpm

Lower Horizontal Cutter Cutting Depth 0-5/16" (0-8mm)

Lower Horizontal Cutter Profile Depth max 3/8" (10mm) (slot drill 1/2" (15mm)

Vertical Cutters

Vertical Cutters Spindle Diameter 1 3/16" (30mm)

Vertical Cutters Max Cutter Height 6 1/4" (160mm)

Vertical Cutters Max Diameter 5 1/2" (140mm)

Vertical Cutters Power 4HP (3kW)

Vertical Cutters Rotation Speed 6000rpm

Vertical Cutters Max Cutting Depth 1 3/16" (30mm)

Helical Cutters heads for top and bottom included

Diameter 3.5" (90 mm)

Height 1.5" (40 mm)

Knife Type HSS

Knife Width 2" (50mm)

Power Feed

Feed Motor 1HP (0.75kW)

Feed Speed 3-15 m/min 50Hz

Feed Rollers 4 Steel + 1 Polyurethane Rollers

5 Polyurethane Rollers

Dimensions & Weight

Length 9'9" (2,970mm)

Width 44 1/4" (1125 mm)

Height 56 1/4" (1430mm)

Total Power 22HP (16.25kW)

Electrical Requirements:

3-phase, 230 V, 32-50 A