April 26, 2023
Meeting the constantly growing expectations of woodworkers, Wood-Mizer has developed the second generation of planers/moulders based on the proven MP260 unit, which has become a hot seller worldwide. Its successor, the MP280 planer/moulder, is a functional and versatile woodworking unit that includes some technical solutions from the bigger MP360 planer/moulder.
Wood-Mizer has expanded its Woodworking machines with the introduction of the new MP280 planer/moulder. The MP280 is a compact unit that combines the best features of the famous and proven MP360 and MP260 planers/moulders. „The design of the newest machine relies on the MP260 unit while incorporating the best technical solutions known from the flagship MP360 planer/moulder. As a result, our engineers have built a precise, easy-to-use, and affordable machine for all the woodworkers concerned with more efficient ways of making finished wood products,” points out Wood-Mizer Product Manager Radosław Adamkiewicz.
The MP280 planer/moulder makes a perfect solution for medium and large woodworking companies that want to supply their customers with premium wood products, such as floorboards, sidings, panels, door and window frames, decorative elements, and more.
The MP280 is equipped with an intuitive control panel with the switches engaging all motors and the feed mechanism separately, allowing for lower energy consumption and noise emission. The 13,78 kW electric motors drive the cutter heads at 6000 rpm, ensuring the best possible finish of the board surface.
The MP280 features two horizontal cutter heads – the top shaft with a length of 410 mm and a diameter of 88 mm, while the bottom one 300 mm x 72 mm, and two side cutterheads (one in a fixed position and one moveable), which mould the material with a maximum height of 100 mm. Increased efficiency is possible due to 4-sided cutting in just one pass through the machine.
Each cutter head is delivered with two straight HSS knives; however, they can also be fitted with the moulding knives matching the specific customer needs. A solid cast iron worktable guarantees increased stability and precision of work, as well as the lifetime durability of the construction.
The feed mechanism has been incorporated from the bigger MP360 unit and comes with a variable speed of 3-15 m/min. The material feeds in and out of the machine on the 1,2m tables with protective steel curtains installed over the infeed entrance to prevent material throwback.
There are four sawdust exhaust ports – one with a diameter of 125 mm and three with 100 mm - and brushes installed inside the machine to drive out the waste material from around the cutter heads as efficiently as possible. The MP280 planer/moulder is compatible with the Wood-Mizer MES dust extraction systems, which have been designed to keep the workplace clean and tidy.
Wood-Mizer MP280 Maximum Cutting Width
- 4-sided capacity 250mm
- 2-sided capacity 300mm
- 1-sided capacity 410mm
The machine is supplied with a 2-year warranty and is subject to the service and technical support provided by qualified and experienced Wood-Mizer specialists.
For further information, please visit the MP280 product page in the Wood-Mizer catalogue.
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