Wadkin GB Planer Moulder Literature

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THE ONE PASS, FOUR SIDED PLANER
The GB Series from Wadkin isa breed 01 Planing
and Moo~ing madiines based on the h~~ successful
GA Serie~ pnl'I~ingtDp qualny production up loa finished
size oI220mm x l20mm with perted slra~tening.
Buitt to last
With cast iroo base and atotal weight of 3tonnes the GB
range really is buih to last. Ahigh specification machine with a
2.2kW (3hp) feed motor, O.37kW (O.5hp) beam motor with
clutch for independent movement, plus indi"idual
motors to all culling heads to provide power where it
matters most.
Easy to operate
Even the most inexperienced operator can gel the
best out of the GB - replacing the output of three or
four single operation machines. All controls - including
amechanical digital readout on all main cu1terheads, are
""di~to hand. And w'h aclose fitting eOctrical~ interlocked
safely hood the GB is safe and quiet toopernte.
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Worldwide serv~e and support
Manufactured in the UK to the highest standaids the GB
range is supported byateam of experienced technicians,
whose advice and general help are readi~ available to ensure
that){IUr machine goe500 oorking day in - day out.
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Value for money
With many "extras" included as standard the GB range offers
unequalled value-for-money.
• Individual motors for all cutterheads
• f\lwertu122kW (3hp) feed motor w'h inching and """""
feed pUshbuttons
• Allfeed rollers tlush moonted and ful~ intelthangeable
• Maximum tool diameter: tBOmm to 1~ bottom head and
universal (where fitted); 195mm to both side heads
(up to 150mm below table), top head and 2nd bottom
head (where fitted)
• Digital readout on all main cutterhead adjustments
• 3roller outieed ~.tem for positive throughfeed and full
Caidan drive (Super models)
• set of 4eutterblocks

MOULDER
The P~ningand
Moo~ing varianlsol the G~ avai~b~wnh
optional three positlOf1 universal head, are capable of volume
or short balch production ot complex lT1OIJ~ingsol the
highest quality surface finish from super precision GOO) rpm
cu"er spind~s, with perted edge ~rnighlening by the useol
the unique edge reference system.
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SuperGB220MU

SUPERIOR BcnLT-INFEATURES
Three roller ootfeed system with full width driven bed roller on
SuperGB22QM.
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All GB machines have individual motors 10 each cutter spil'ldle.
Full Cardan driYetofeed rolls on all Super models..
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Edge reference cutterblock and fence give superb straightening
capabilities, also shown is the optional driven feed roller before
1st bottom ~d.
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3-Position universal head whicl1 iscapableof ccwering270°.
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Digital readout units fitted to horizontal and vertical head
ITIOYements forQuitker and more acwrate seningup.
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES To MEET
YOUR NEEDS
Oplional2nd bottom head, which is close coupled lathe top
head, gives the GB machine true 4sided moulding capability
(can be relm·fitted),
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General view of the GB showing the optional side roller pressures
and side pad pressure that position with the nearside head,
eliminating the need for individual adjustment.
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CRSCutler Reference System, Accurately calibrated mechanical
seltingsystem for providing horizontal and vertical head
positioning references to enahie any type 01 cutting medium to be
accurately positioned on amachine spindle equipped with
mechanical digital readouts.
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Pneumatic loading to feed rollers provides constant pressure,
resulting in continuous positive feeding irrespective of limber
thickness variation.
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Manual setting stand for setting both straight planing and profile
knives.
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HIGH QUALITYFOUR SIDED PLANER
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Edge reference
cutterblockand fence give
superb strai,glllening capabil~ies, also
shown is the optional driven feed roller before 1st bottom head.
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The 4sided p~ningmachine in the GB series
brings timber p~ningand slraightening upt.dat.
"Face and Edge", wMlth and thicl

GB220M
with optional 2nd Bottom Head
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GB220MU
with optional 2nd Bottom Head
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• Maximum sizeo! finished timber 22Omrnxl20mm • Digital readouts loall necessary head movements
• Infinitely variable feed speeds 6-28m/min • Close fitting electrically interlocked safely hood
• Spindle diameter
40mmplain
• Edge reference straightening system
• Spindle speed
6IXX)r.p.m.
• length of infeed slraighleningtable 2mor2'5m • Full Cardan shaft drive toleed roUson models SuperGB220,
Super GB220M, SuperGB220MU
• Machine bed height
815mm
• Maximum cut on 1st bottom head IOmm • Outfeed driven bed roller on Super GB220and Super GB220M
• Maximum cut on fence side head IOmm • Complete set of 4cutterblocks included with machine.
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GB220M
GB220MU
MOTOR POWERS SuperGB220 &SuperGB220M &SuperGB220MU
(Planing Machine) (Planing/Moulding Machine) (Planing/Moulding Machine)
Feed Motor 2'2 kW(3hp) 2'2 kW (3 hp) 2'2 kW(3 hp)
1st Bottom 5'5kW(1'5hp) 5· 5kW(1'5 hp) 5· 5kW (1'5 hp)
Fence Side 4kW(5'5hp) 5· 5kW(1'5 hp) 5· 5kW(1'5hp)
Nearside 5· 5kW(1'5 hp) S'SkW(1'5hp) 5'5kW(1'5hp)
Top 5· 5kW(1'5 hp) 1'5kW(lOhp) 1'5 kW (10 hp)
2nd Bottom (optional) 5· 5kW(1'5 hp) 5· 5kW(1'5hp) 5'5kW(1'5hp)
Universal
5'5kW(1'5hp)
larger power motors available.
~ our poIlCY 1$ 10 constantly Improve deSIgn, the details g1l'l!n In the leaflet are not to be regarded as binding. Certain illustl1l1ions show guarding relTlOYed!of clarity.

GB220M
Both machines show optional 2nd bottom head.
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