Kirk Rudy 496F Friction Feeder

Kirk-Rudy 496F Friction Feeder

The Kirk-Rudy 496F Friction Feeder is a robust and reliable solution designed to enhance productivity and improve paper feeding capabilities. Engineered for high-production environments, it efficiently handles a wide range of materials, including difficult-to-feed products like Z-folds and open-ended items.

Key Features:

• Heavy-Duty Design: Built for durability and long life with heavy-duty bearings and a solid frame.

• Feeds Difficult Products: Excels at feeding challenging items such as Z-folds and open-ended products.

• Consistent Product Flow: Thick, grooved feed belts ensure consistent and reliable product feeding.

• Quick Change Feed Belts: Designed for easy and rapid replacement of feed belts.

• Versatile Mounting: Easily mounts on all Kirk-Rudy bases, including KR-215IJ and KR-219IJ feed bases.

• Adjustable Hold Back Rollers: Durable hold back rollers are independently adjusted to accommodate various thicknesses.

• High Production Environments: Engineered for reliability and consistency in demanding production settings.

Specifications:

• Product Width: Minimum 3" (76 mm) to Maximum 11" (280 mm)

• Product Length: Minimum 4" (101 mm) to Maximum 12" (305 mm)

• Product Thickness: Minimum .004" (.10 mm) to Maximum .188" (4.78 mm)

• Operating Speeds: Variable, up to 800 fpm (speeds depend on material being fed).

• Dimensions:
• Length: 23" (58.4 cm)
• Width: 16.75" (42.5 cm)
• Height: 17.5" (44.5 cm)
• Electrical: 110 VAC, 5 Amp, 1 Phase, 60 Hz

Applications:

• Improving paper feeding capabilities and throughput.
• Handling difficult-to-feed products such as Z-folds and open-ended materials.
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• High-speed sorting.
• Accurate attaching.
• Integration with Kirk-Rudy inkjet bases and other transport systems.
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• Can be configured with kits to feed small cards, small folded pieces, and flat boxes up to 18" wide.