Rip Navigator Tracker

For big shop performance at a small shop price. 12″ arbor capacity with up to two inboard shifting saws to facilitate access to outboard mounted TwistLock fixed blade saw collars or a removable saw sleeve.

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Features

Select-Rip Flexibility in a Compact, Affordable Package

Up to Six – 16′ boards per minute production capacity.
One or two shifting blades with fixed or TwistLock fixed blades.
Fewer rejects.
Better yield from your raw materials.
Track operator/shift/vendor/performance.
Less rework.

New Rip Navigator 5.0 Technology

Our newly enhanced Rip Navigator 5.0 technology has three modes of operation to provide production flexibility: Yield Mode to maximize fiber recovery, Value Mode that allows you to quantify a dollar value for needed components, and Manual Mode for times when inventory is more important than yield recovery. With optional board flipping and other features, these systems integrate seamlessly with Mereen-Johnson rip saws and other material handling equipment. An optional NaviVision upgrade further enhances scanning with multiple color cameras.

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12’ system shown / also available in 16’ capacity

Specifications

Capacity	12″ arbor space, thickness to 2-3/4″ using 14″ dia. tooling, 30″ min. length for glue joint accuracy, 22″ min. length bust-up only.
Shifting Saw(s)	One outboard shifting blade in combination with fixed saws. One inboard shifting blade in combination with fixed saws. Two inboard shifting blades in combination with fixed saws. 1″ min. width net rip between shifting saws, 1-1/8″ min. net rip between TwistLock saw mounted saw collars (when using individual hold down shoes).
Laser Lights	Machine mounted laser light stand arranged for mounting up to six laser lights. One traveling laser light provided for each shifting saw and integrated with saw movement.
Arbor Drive	Direct drive 50 HP, 3600 RPM TEFC MereenJohnson saw arbor motor.
Feed Drive	3 HP with variable frequency speed control, infinitely variable, 30′-235′ per minute.
Feed Bed	Posi-Feed friction feed bed of structural aluminum feed slats with replaceable steel backed rubber inserts carried on precision Double-Vee hardened steel feed chains and track. Oil mist lubrication of feed system with low oil level auto feed shut-off.
Hold Downs	Four 3″ dia. air loaded press rolls. Air loaded traveling shoes provided for each shifting blade. Air loaded individual shoe or removable bed plate hold downs for fixed blades can handle up to 1/2″ thickness variation.
Anti-Kickbacks	Single lower, double upper infeed. Single upper outfeed.
Dust Collection	One 10″ dia. and one 5″ dia. upper, one 5″ dia. lower, 4,060 total CFM required.
Electrical	Arranged for 3/60/230 or 460 volt power supply (other electrics available).
Shipping Information	Nominal 8′ by 6′ by 6′ shipping skid, 7,200 lbs, 3,300 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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