Retro C: Specifications

Retro C Basic System Includes

• Autofeeding SmartConveyor 8-12ft (10 chain conveyor)
• 1 full set of saw blades
• Scrap incline NOT included.(optional)
• 1 year phone or internet technical support

Retro C Physical Specifications

• 208V-240V three-phase 150A (single-phase available as an option)
• 90 PSI air pressure
• #1 Saw Head – 20” carbide tip blade (105° – 3°, bottom side cuts)
• #2 Saw Head – 20” carbide tip blade (105° – 3°, top side cuts)
• #3 Saw Head – 20” carbide tip blade (105° – 3°, top side cuts)
• #4 Saw Head – 20” carbide tip blade (105° – 3°, bottom side cuts)
• #5 Saw Head – 32” carbide tip blade (96° – 0°, top scarf side cuts)
• #1-4 7.5HP – 3600rpm, #5 10HP – 1800rpm
• See Saw Geometry sheet for max cut lengths and limits.
• Feed Chain: 2×3 – 2×12
• Weight is approx. 18,000lb.

Retro C Standard Features

• Autofeeding keeps the saw feeding as fast as the operator can prep the wood.
• Setup times are 8-10 seconds.
• Autofeeding cycle time is <30 seconds. (time from setup to setup with a board passing through saw)
• Peak material feed rate of 150 boards per minute.
• Length & centerline tolerance +/- 1/16 inches.
• Soft start of all blade motors. (Surge reduction)
• Electronic breaking of blades is faster, more reliable and safer than pneumatic brakes.
• 15 closed loop automated axis (reduced moving parts)
  • 5 – Head angulations
  • 5 – Head heights
  • 2 – Synchronized material feed
  • 1 – Carriage
  • 2 – Material In/Out
• 2 pneumatic lumber stop axis
• Variable speed scrap conveyor and extra drive for third-party incline conveyor.
• .TRS and .EZY file format support (all major plate suppliers)
• Compatible with Alpine eShop.
• Manual board setup mode for special cuts.
• Sawyer operates from the fixed end of the saw. This is safer and allows him to prepare material for autofeeding so the saw never stops.
• Sealed gearboxes reduce the need for cleaning and lubrication.
• UL508A listed electrical panels.
• Standard ELO industrial touch screen. (35 million touches)
• Solid-state read-only computer system.
• Standard Ethernet wiring and connectors are used throughout the saw.
• Cutting sheet details are shown on the screen, no paper is required for cutting.
• Environmental: 32F – 110F ambient temperature.

Options

• Sawyer TV
• Catcher TV
• 2nd live deck
• Outfeed part catch table
• Scrap incline conveyor
• SpeedCatch cart loading system
• Linear Pickline