E-Chain produces specialist machinery for the window and door manufacturing sector, including single end grooving machines and the Windotec series, which are designed to carry out precise machining operations on uPVC, timber, and composite frame components. Their equipment is focused on the specific process requirements of frame and sash production, where accuracy and repeatability directly affect product performance. IWM works with E-Chain to provide UK window and door manufacturers with dedicated machinery that addresses the detailed requirements of their production process.
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Joinery shops running regular batches of tenoned frames or door components who need consistent results across a shift
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Window and frame manufacturers processing panels of varying thickness up to 100mm who want a single machine to handle the full range
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Workshops looking to move away from single-end processing and reduce double-handling on tenoning operations
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You are tenoning both ends of a panel in a single pass and want to eliminate the re-handling that comes with single-end processing
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Your production runs panels or frames with profiles on each end and you need two independent moulding units to handle them in one operation
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You process a range of section thicknesses up to 100mm and need variable feed speed to accommodate different materials in the same shift
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You want the option of profile sanding integrated into the same machine pass, reducing the number of separate operations
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You only need to tenon one end at a time or run lower volumes — the ECT-C2 <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&catid=17">Single End Grooving Machine</a> may be a more proportionate fit for your output
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Your work is primarily flooring profile rather than frame or panel tenoning — the dedicated <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&catid=17">Tenoners For Flooring</a> range is configured specifically for that application
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You need CNC-controlled axis positioning and automatic size setting between jobs — the <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&catid=17">NC Type Automatic <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&catid=17">Double End</a> Tenoner</a> would be more appropriate
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Your panels require sizing as well as tenoning in the same pass — the <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&catid=17">Double End Sizer C Type</a> is worth discussing with us instead
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Max. Working Thickness, Specification Value:
100 mm
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Feed Speed, Specification Value:
5–25 m/min (variable), Specification Notes:
The wide range lets you slow down for dense hardwoods or heavily profiled sections and speed up for softwood or simpler runs — without changing the setup.
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Moulding Unit Motors, Specification Value:
Unit 1: 7.5 hp (10 hp opt.) · Unit 2: 10 hp
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Machine Weight, Specification Value:
4,250 kg (net), Specification Notes:
At this weight, floor loading must be checked before installation — a structural engineer or your building contractor should confirm the slab specification.
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Max. Working Thickness, Specification Value:
100 mm
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Working Length, Specification Value:
100 mm and over
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Feed System, Specification Value:
Chain track
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Feed Drive Motor, Specification Value:
3 hp (5 hp optional)
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Feed Speed, Specification Value:
5–25 m/min, Specification Notes:
Variable feed means you can match speed to material and profile without changing tooling or setup.
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Distance Between Dogs, Specification Value:
400 mm (300 / 200 mm optional, or without dogs), Specification Notes:
Dog spacing determines the minimum repeat length in a batch run — confirm your typical panel lengths before specifying this option.
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Moulding Unit 1 — Motor, Specification Value:
7.5 hp (10 hp optional)
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Moulding Unit 1 — Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
4,500–8,000 rpm (10,000 rpm optional)
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Moulding Unit 1 — Jumping Function, Specification Value:
Yes (standard), Specification Notes:
The jumping function allows the spindle to lift clear of the workpiece at the start and end of a pass, reducing breakout on the leading and trailing edges.
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Moulding Unit 1 — Spindle Diameter, Specification Value:
40 mm
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Moulding Unit 1 — Cutter Diameter, Specification Value:
190–250 mm
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Moulding Unit 2 — Motor, Specification Value:
10 hp
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Moulding Unit 2 — Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
4,500–6,000 rpm (10,000 rpm optional)
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Moulding Unit 2 — Spindle Diameter, Specification Value:
40 mm
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Moulding Unit 2 — Cutter Diameter, Specification Value:
190–250 mm
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Profile Sanding Unit — Motors, Specification Value:
3 hp × 3 units
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Profile Sanding Unit — Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
0–1,800 rpm
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Optional HSK Spindle System, Specification Value:
Available, Specification Notes:
HSK tooling allows faster cutter changes between jobs — worth specifying if you run frequent profile changeovers.
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Net Weight, Specification Value:
4,250 kg, Specification Notes:
Floor loading must be verified before installation at this weight.
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Gross Weight (packed), Specification Value:
4,600 kg
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Machine Dimensions (L×W×H), Specification Value:
4,110 × 1,620 × 1,900 mm, Specification Notes:
Allow additional clearance at both in-feed and out-feed ends for your longest workpieces, plus extraction ducting on both moulding units.
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Packing Dimensions (L×W×H), Specification Value:
4,230 × 1,600 × 2,120 mm
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Electrical Supply, Specification Value:
Please enquire, Specification Notes:
Phase and amperage requirements should be confirmed with us before ordering — your electrical supply must be verified against the machine's demand.
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Noise Level, Specification Value:
Please enquire, Specification Notes:
Noise output varies with tooling configuration and feed speed — ask us for measured data relevant to your intended setup, and consider acoustic treatment if your workshop has noise exposure limits to manage.
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Process both ends of a panel or frame component in one pass — with independent moulding units, variable feed, and optional profile sanding built in. For joinery and window manufacturers who need consistent output across a full shift.
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Joinery shops producing window frames or door sets who need accurate, repeatable tenoning at volume
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Timber component manufacturers looking to consolidate multiple operations into one pass rather than running separate machines
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Workshops stepping up from single-end or manual tenoning who need both ends processed simultaneously to reduce handling time
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You need to process both ends of a component simultaneously — window stiles, door rails, or framing members — and single-end processing is creating a bottleneck
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Your sections require profiling and scribing in addition to tenoning, making the 5 or 6-spindle variant more appropriate than a basic tenoner
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Your production volume justifies a dedicated double-end machine rather than repositioning workpieces through a single-end setup
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You are producing repeat profiles at consistent lengths and need the fence and table arrangement to support accurate, repeatable batch runs
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Your volume is lower or your profile requirements are simpler — the ECT-SET100 <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&catid=17">single end</a> tenoner may be a more proportionate investment for smaller workshops
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You only need grooving rather than full tenoning — the ECT-C2 <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=44&catid=17">Single End Grooving Machine</a> is likely more appropriate and more cost-effective
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You are processing flooring or decking components where end profiles are standardised at high volume — the dedicated <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&catid=17">Tenoners For Flooring</a> range may be better suited to that application
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Your lengths and tolerances demand CNC-controlled positioning rather than manual fence adjustment — the <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&catid=17">NC Type Automatic <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&catid=17">Double End</a> Tenoner</a> should be discussed as an alternative
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Available Configurations, Specification Value:
3-spindle, 5-spindle, 6-spindle, Specification Notes:
Each step up adds horizontal scribing spindles or a second vertical profile spindle — choose based on the number of operations your profile requires in a single pass.
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Max. Cutting Height, Specification Value:
150 mm
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Fence Length, Specification Value:
2400 mm, Specification Notes:
Supports longer components such as full-height window stiles without the workpiece overhanging unsupported.
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Machine Weight, Specification Value:
1850 kg (3-spindle) / 2200 kg (5-spindle) / 2450 kg (6-spindle), Specification Notes:
All variants exceed 500 kg significantly — floor loading capacity should be confirmed with your building surveyor before installation.
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Working Table Size, Specification Value:
800 x 400 mm (all variants)
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Fence Length, Specification Value:
2400 mm (all variants), Specification Notes:
Supports longer components such as full-height window stiles without the workpiece overhanging unsupported.
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Compressed Air Connections, Specification Value:
2 pcs (all variants), Specification Notes:
An on-site compressed air supply will be required — confirm pressure and flow rate with IWM before installation.
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Main Saw — Motor Power, Specification Value:
5 hp (all variants)
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Main Saw — Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
3000 rpm at 50 Hz (all variants)
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Main Saw — Spindle Diameter, Specification Value:
30 mm (all variants)
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Main Saw — Blade Diameter, Specification Value:
450 mm (all variants)
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Main Saw — Max. Cutting Height, Specification Value:
150 mm (all variants)
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Top & Bottom Horizontal Spindles — Motor Power, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3-spindle) / 3 hp x 2 pcs (5-spindle) / 3 hp x 2 pcs (6-spindle), Specification Notes:
These scribing spindles are what allow the 5 and 6-spindle variants to undercut the shoulder cleanly — essential for a tight-fitting tenon on profiled sections.
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Top & Bottom Horizontal Spindles — Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3-spindle) / 3000 rpm at 50 Hz (5 & 6-spindle)
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Top & Bottom Horizontal Spindles — Spindle Diameter, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3-spindle) / 40 mm (5 & 6-spindle)
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Top & Bottom Horizontal Spindles — Spindle Length, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3-spindle) / 150 mm (5 & 6-spindle)
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Top & Bottom Horizontal Spindles — Blade Diameter, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3-spindle) / 160 mm (5 & 6-spindle)
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Vertical Spindle 1 — Motor Power, Specification Value:
10 hp (all variants)
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Vertical Spindle 1 — Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
3000 rpm at 50 Hz (all variants)
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Vertical Spindle 1 — Spindle Diameter, Specification Value:
40 mm (all variants)
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Vertical Spindle 1 — Spindle Length, Specification Value:
180 mm (all variants)
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Vertical Spindle 1 — Cutter Diameter, Specification Value:
350 mm (all variants)
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Vertical Spindle 2 — Motor Power, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3 & 5-spindle) / 10 hp (6-spindle), Specification Notes:
The second vertical spindle on the 6-spindle variant allows an additional profile or cope operation in the same pass — relevant where your section requires more than one vertical cut.
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Vertical Spindle 2 — Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3 & 5-spindle) / 3000 rpm at 50 Hz (6-spindle)
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Vertical Spindle 2 — Spindle Diameter, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3 & 5-spindle) / 40 mm (6-spindle)
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Vertical Spindle 2 — Spindle Length, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3 & 5-spindle) / 180 mm (6-spindle)
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Vertical Spindle 2 — Cutter Diameter, Specification Value:
Not fitted (3 & 5-spindle) / 350 mm (6-spindle)
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Machine Dimensions (L x W x H), Specification Value:
2080 x 2700 x 1900 mm (3-spindle) / 2740 x 2700 x 1900 mm (5-spindle) / 3190 x 2700 x 1900 mm (6-spindle), Specification Notes:
Allow additional clearance beyond the machine footprint for workpiece infeed and outfeed, operator access, and extraction ducting — the 6-spindle variant in particular will require careful shop floor planning.
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Net Weight, Specification Value:
1850 kg (3-spindle) / 2200 kg (5-spindle) / 2450 kg (6-spindle)
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Gross Weight (packed), Specification Value:
2000 kg (3-spindle) / 2350 kg (5-spindle) / 2600 kg (6-spindle)
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Packing Dimensions (L x W x H), Specification Value:
2290 x 2000 x 2100 mm (3-spindle) / 2850 x 2000 x 2100 mm (5-spindle) / 3300 x 2000 x 2100 mm (6-spindle)
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Electrical Supply, Specification Value:
Confirm with IWM at point of enquiry, Specification Notes:
Phase and amperage requirements vary by configuration and must be established before ordering to ensure your workshop supply is adequate — speak to IWM for the figure relevant to your chosen variant.
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Noise Level, Specification Value:
Confirm with IWM at point of enquiry, Specification Notes:
Operating noise levels for multi-spindle tenoners of this type typically exceed 80 dB — acoustic treatment or hearing protection measures should be assessed for your workshop before installation.
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Feed Speed, Specification Value:
Confirm with IWM at point of enquiry, Specification Notes:
Feed speed directly affects output rate and finish quality — discuss your target cycle time with IWM to confirm the available range suits your production requirements.
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Min. / Max. Workpiece Length, Specification Value:
Confirm with IWM at point of enquiry, Specification Notes:
Minimum workpiece length determines whether your shortest components — such as short door rails — can be processed safely; confirm this against your section schedule before specifying.
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A double end tenoner in 3, 5, and 6-spindle configurations, built for joinery and window production. Both ends of a component are processed simultaneously — tenoning, scribing, and profiling done in a single pass rather than two.
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Joinery shops producing door components, frames, or panels that require a reliable single-end grooving operation
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Workshops processing a wide range of section sizes who need one machine to cover the spread rather than a dedicated narrow-range unit
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Manufacturers where consistent spindle speed and a variable feed rate matter more than fully automated twin-end processing
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You need a single-end grooving operation across a genuinely wide range of widths — the 60–1200mm capacity covers most joinery and panel work without a machine change
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Your workflow processes one end at a time and does not justify the throughput or cost of a double-end tenoner
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Variable feed speed matters to you — being able to slow down for hardwoods or fine work, and speed up for volume runs, is a day-to-day requirement
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You want a mechanically straightforward chain-feed machine with a known spindle configuration rather than a more complex automated system
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You need both ends of a component machined in a single pass — the <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&catid=17">NC Type Automatic Double End Tenoner</a> or <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=40&catid=17">Double End Sizer C Type</a> would be more appropriate and significantly faster for that workflow
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Your production is predominantly flooring or similar high-volume, narrow-section strip work — the <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=45&catid=17">Tenoners for Flooring</a> range is designed around that specific application
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You require window component profiles or more complex end machining beyond straightforward grooving — the <a href="index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42&catid=17">ECT-Windotec Series</a> is built for that purpose
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Your volumes are lower and a simpler, lighter single-end machine would suffice — discuss the ECT-SET100 with us as a potentially more right-sized option
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Working Width, Specification Value:
60–1200mm, Specification Notes:
A wide capacity range means the machine can handle everything from narrow mouldings to broad panel components without a change of setup.
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Working Thickness, Specification Value:
6–60mm
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Feed Speed, Specification Value:
5–25 m/min, Specification Notes:
Variable feed speed lets operators balance output rate against timber species and finish quality requirements.
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Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
3,450 rpm (60Hz), Specification Notes:
This speed is quoted at 60Hz — UK mains supply runs at 50Hz, so effective spindle speed in operation will differ. Confirm the 50Hz figure with IWM before specifying tooling.
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Working Width, Specification Value:
60–1200mm
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Working Thickness, Specification Value:
6–60mm
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Minimum Working Length, Specification Value:
100mm and over
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Feed System, Specification Value:
Chain track
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Feed Speed, Specification Value:
5–25 m/min
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Feed Motor, Specification Value:
2hp, Specification Notes:
Confirm phase and amperage draw with IWM before ordering — your electrical supply will need to match the motor's requirements.
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Grooving Motor, Specification Value:
3hp × 2
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Spindle Speed, Specification Value:
3,450 rpm (60Hz), Specification Notes:
Quoted at 60Hz — confirm effective speed on UK 50Hz supply with IWM before specifying tooling.
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Spindle Diameter, Specification Value:
25.4mm (30mm), Specification Notes:
Two bore sizes are listed — talk to us before ordering to confirm which is standard fit and which, if either, requires a different tooling specification.
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Sawblade Diameter, Specification Value:
205–255mm
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Machine Dimensions, Specification Value:
2070 × 960 × 1480mm, Specification Notes:
Allow additional clearance beyond the machine footprint for infeed, outfeed, and operator access — total floor allocation will be substantially more than the machine envelope alone.
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Net Weight, Specification Value:
1,000kg, Specification Notes:
At 1,000kg, floor loading capacity should be checked with a structural engineer or your building's facilities manager before installation.
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Gross Weight (packed), Specification Value:
1,090kg
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Packing Dimensions, Specification Value:
2140 × 1060 × 1750mm
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A chain-feed single-end grooving machine covering 60–1200mm working widths, suited to joinery and panel workshops that need one machine to handle a broad spread of section sizes without a change of setup.
