Turn your edgebander into a one-person operation and boost productivity
The Compakto Panel & Workpiece Return system helps transform your edgebander into a single-operator machine. With a payback period of less than 18 months (even with just 20 hours of use per week), it’s a smart investment that reduces labour costs and dramatically improves workflow efficiency.
Panels are automatically returned to the operator while the next job is prepared. The system can accumulate up to 10 panels at the end of the roller conveyor and switches off once the batch is complete. As soon as the next board exits the edgebander, the Compakto switches back on automatically.
Compakto return conveyors are built from modular, self-contained units that simply plug together. They’re easy to install, shift, or adapt to other machines as needed. Compatible with a wide range of edgebanders and profile sanders, including brands such as:
There are two standard Compakto models designed for different panel widths:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Max. Returnable Panel Length | 2400 mm (94.5″) |
| Min. Returnable Panel Length | 100 mm (4″) |
| Max. Returnable Panel Width | 1200 mm (47″) |
| Min. Returnable Panel Width | 60 mm (2″) |
| Max. Edgebander Track Speed | 20 m/min (65 ft/min) |
| Mini Board Turner | Yes – rotates panels 45° |
| Reduced Roller Pitch | 65 mm spacing – prevents small panels falling through |
| Support Rail | Yes – fixed roller rail supports wider panels |
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Max. Returnable Panel Length | 2400 mm (94.5″) |
| Min. Returnable Panel Length | 100 mm (4″) |
| Max. Returnable Panel Width | 1500 mm (59″) |
| Min. Returnable Panel Width | 60 mm (2″) |
| Max. Edgebander Track Speed | 25 m/min (82 ft/min) |
| Mini Board Turner | Yes – rotates panels 45° |
| Reduced Roller Pitch | 65 mm spacing – prevents small panels falling through |
| Support Rail | Yes – fixed roller rail supports wider panels |
Tuckwell Machinery supplies and supports Compakto Panel Returns across Australia. Contact us today to request a quote or to discuss which model suits your edgebander best.
