Roll Feed Rip Saw

Our Roll Feed Saw’s high-speed, high-yield hogging arbor options virtually eliminates edgings. With these machines, you’re guaranteed to increase production & improve yield management by selecting a Mereen-Johnson Roll Feed Rip Saw tailored just for you.

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Improve Profits by Virtually Eliminating Edging

Performance & Quality When You Need It

Through our advanced technology, we’ve virtually eliminated edgings, improved profits, & operator safety with the following:

First arbor equipped with two shifting hogging blades to virtually eliminate edge strips & a second arbor with up to four shifting blades.

Our Market-leading technology & state-of-the-art construction will result in the lowest cost-of-ownership, improved accuracy, detailed production, and vendor reporting. All of which is backed by the best warranty on the market and a specialized Parts & Service Department capable of answering any question that may arise.

Inside Roll Feed Rip Saws

Rip Navigator Scout-HS for the Roll Feed

Up to 20 boards, 16 feet in length per minute
Scans lumber for width, length & crook
Ships fully assembled for fast and easy set-up
Random width part capability on Select Rip Saws
Integrates perfectly with Mereen-Johnson Roll Feed Ripsaw
Real time recording can turn off rips when production requirements are met
Programmable cut bill will only rip strips which meet your length & cross cut requirements

Superior Construction

Robust steel tube and plate construction maximizes performance, increases longevity and reduces maintenance requirements.

Ultimate Control

Operator intervention station with servo controlled lasers integrated to Rip Navigator controls allow operators to see the computer generated solution and if required, edit.

Reduced Wear

System guide is mounted on linear ways for smooth and accurate positioning integrated with Rip Navigator control. Integral upper and lower rolls both jump for accuracy and reduced wear.

Easy Operation

Accumulator arms with integrated board dealer allows a single operator to control the system.

Increased Accuracy

Mereen-Johnson Power Tables feature dual rolls with pressure compensated drive and timing features for accurate feeding and minimal saw feed bed wear.

Optional 2-sided Hogging Virtually Eliminates Edgings

Extremely robust construction providing greatest durability & longevity.
Designed for low maintenance providing the lowest total cost of ownership.
The industry’s best re-sale value.
The best warranty and after sales service.

**Optional first arbor:** Two shifting hog blades for stock removal on each side.

**Second Arbor:** Four shifting saw blades in combination with one center fixed saw blade.

Outside Roll Feed Rip Saws

Increase Yield & Productivity

The Model 524-RF/SR Roll Feed Select-a-Rip Saw, when combined with the high speed Rip Navigator Scout-HS, will provide better feeding accuracy, detailed production and vendor reporting, improved lumber yield, higher pro?its and greater operator safety.

Shown with Optional Infeed Hogging Arbor

Four Shifting Saws and One Fixed Center Saw

Specifications

Capacity	24” arbor space.
Shifting Saw(s)	First arbor; Two shifting hoggers (optional). Second arbor: One to four shifting blade(s) in combination with optional fixed center blade. 1″ min. width net rip between saws.
Arbor Drive	Belt Drive up to 150 HP, 3600 RPM TEFC saw arbor motor.
Feed Rate	Up to 500’ per minute.
Hold Downs	Eight 4” dia. air loaded press rolls with optional hogging arbor. Infeed and outfeed air loaded shoe hold downs.
Dust Collection	One 18” dia. and one 5” dia. upper – 9,680 total CFM required.
Electrical	Arranged for 3/60/230 or 460 volt power supply (other electrics available).
Shipping Information	Nominal 13’ by 6’ by 6’ shipping skid, 14,400 lbs, 6,550 kg.

Automation & Robotics

Tailored Solutions for the Solid Wood Sector

Mereen-Johnson stands at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge automated handling solutions that will streamline your workforce and wood machinery assets. Our smart, automated handling solutions are meticulously crafted to enhance your machine throughput and efficacy while substantially trimming your labor expenses.

Our complete spectrum of services ranges from conceptualization and design of production lines to installation, personnel training and ongoing maintenance, and we cater to a wide array of client requirements, offering both standardized system solutions and fully personalized options to suit your specific needs.

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The Mereen-Johnson Difference

Made in the USA Quality

Vertically integrated manufacturing in the USA means we control every step of the process to deliver the performance and longevity that the industry has grown to expect from us.

Turnkey Custom Solutions

Listening to your specific needs, we will adapt a standard machine or develop a fully custom solution, including automation and robotics, and manufacture it in-house.

Excellence Under One Roof

Our state-of-the-art production space has room to build, test and prove large-scale design solutions. Design-build teams work together to make your custom concept a reality.

Parts, Service & Training

We will always support your machine. From training programs to replacement parts, schematics to software support, we’ve got you covered, remotely or onsite.

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