Knife bar heads, fitted with double guides and replaceable linings. Ball screw drives are used to assure a zero-play, precise and reliable movement of the carriage. Carriage runs on guides covered with chromed steel plates. Rubber scrapers keep guides permanently clean. Especially adjustable nose bar for applying uniform pressure to log, according to the different wood density.
Carriage is self-adjustable, according to diameter of the charged log.
The peeling progress is controlled by photoelectric sensors. Double-chain drive is oil bath lubricated, for obtaining a silent and efficient torque at the highest speeds. Knife height can be set by a gauge. Optional hydraulic fixtures allow a quick exchange of the knife. Nose bar assembly allows height setting.