Powerful HARBS, Four Sided Moulder for Heavy Industry

The professional four sided moulder from the German brand HARBS with 8 working spindles (heads) belongs to the category of heavy, high-productivity industrial machines for primary and secondary wood processing. While 4 to 5 spindles are completely sufficient for basic four sided planing and simple wood profiling, the 8-spindle configuration provides immense technological versatility and enables the execution of highly complex operations in just a single pass of the material.

Four-sided moulder 2622_18 – Technical Specifications:

Mass Production of Flooring, Wall Cladding, and Parquet

For high-quality floorboards or wall cladding with a “tongue and groove” (matching) joint system, perfect geometry is required.
• The first spindles perform heavy calibrating (removing excess material and straightening the face and back).
• The following spindles profile the side edges (creating the tongue and groove).
• The final spindles can simultaneously groove stress-relief (anti-stress) channels on the underside of the board to prevent the wood from warping.

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Four-sided moulder 2622_18 * Production of Complex Architectural and Decorative Profiles

Deep or curved patterns drastically reduce tool stress on an eight-spindle machine. Two or three consecutive spindles progressively shape the wood. Therefore, the machine creates a perfectly smooth surface. Subsequent sanding of the elements is no longer necessary.

Processing of Solid Beams for Prefabricated and Log Houses

HARBS machines feature a cast-iron frame and a cardan drive system. This construction gives the machine exceptional power. Eight spindles easily transform a rough beam into a finished product. The machine simultaneously planes all four sides and cuts deep interlocking joints.

Simultaneous Longitudinal Ripping and Multi-Blade Cutting

We frequently mount a set of circular saw blades onto the eighth spindle. Therefore, it functions effectively as a universal head. The machine processes the board on four sides. It immediately rips the wood longitudinally at the exit. This setup quickly creates narrower slats or parquet lamellas.

Why is 8 Spindles an Advantage in the Industry?

Elimination of Pre-Processing: Raw, uneven boards enter the machine directly. The first spindles serve strictly as a jointer (planing the base), while the remaining 6 spindles perform fine processing and profiling.
Higher Feed Speed (Productivity): Because material removal is divided into 8 phases, the machine can push wood through the tunnel significantly faster than 4 or 5-spindle machines, without the risk of material tearing or motor overload.
Longer Tool Lifespan: The knives generate significantly less heat and dull much slower because the milling stages are distributed over multiple working stations.

Four-sided moulder 2622_18 * Location and Terms

The four sided moulder HARBS 2622_18 is located in Mačvanska Mitrovica, Žarka Vučinića Street No. 32B (Sremska Mitrovica area), Serbia. The machine is in very good condition and you can test it in operation. Transport is at the client’s expense, and this four-sided wood planer will be loaded into the client’s transport vehicle free of charge after the purchase is finalized at our company. “Apocalypse” LLC has over 2,500 used machines in stock. Machines are mostly Italian made, of iron cast. We offer complete lines for the production of wooden crates of the Corali brand. «Apocalypse» LLC offers you complete lines for the production of: furniture, pellets, pallets, wooden doors and windows, as well as parquet. Be our guests, and let’s work together for mutual benefit.