Material Calibration
Powerful contact roller sanding assists with controlled stock removal and consistent material preparation.
Explore the Tuckwell WBS range of industrial wide belt sanders, designed for professional woodworking and manufacturing environments requiring controlled material calibration, efficient stock removal and consistent surface finishing.
The Tuckwell WBS range offers a selection of wide belt sanding configurations designed to handle different sanding requirements within professional woodworking and manufacturing environments.
Combining powerful sanding units, electronic belt oscillation, variable conveyor feed and controlled worktable positioning, Tuckwell wide belt sanders are built to provide consistent, repeatable sanding across demanding production work.
A wide belt sander can perform several stages of the sanding process depending on its configuration. The WBS range provides options for workshops requiring controlled stock removal, calibration and surface finishing.
Powerful contact roller sanding assists with controlled stock removal and consistent material preparation.
Combination roller and sanding-pad configurations provide greater flexibility when progressing towards finer finishes.
Adjustable conveyor feed speed allows operators to match material movement to the sanding process and required finish.
Heavy-duty motors and industrial construction make the WBS range suitable for professional workshop and production use.
The Tuckwell WBS1000R-RPA is a heavy-duty twin-unit wide belt sander combining a steel contact roller with a second combination roller and adjustable felt sanding pad.
Its configuration provides flexibility across material calibration, controlled stock removal and finer finishing, while electronic oscillation and variable conveyor feed help maintain consistent operation.
The WBS1000R-RPA uses two independent working units to provide different sanding characteristics within a single machine.
The first sanding unit uses a 240 mm diameter steel contact roller powered by a 22 kW motor.
The second working unit combines a 210 mm contact roller with an adjustable felt sanding pad.
The WBS1000R-RPA combines adjustable conveyor feed with straightforward machine controls for worktable positioning, conveyor speed and unit load monitoring.
Key machine dimensions, working capacities, belt speeds and motor specifications for the Tuckwell WBS1000R-RPA wide belt sander.
| Specification | WBS1000R-RPA |
|---|---|
| Working Width | 40–1000 mm |
| Working Thickness | 2.5–150 mm |
| Feed Speed | 0–19 m/min |
| First Belt Speed | 24 m/s |
| Second Belt Speed | 18 m/s |
| Sanding Belt Size | 1030 × 2200 mm |
| First Motor Power | 22 kW |
| Second Motor Power | 15 kW |
| Feed Motor | 3 kW |
| Rise & Fall Motor | 0.37 kW |
| Brush Motor | 0.25 kW |
| Pneumatic Supply | 8 bar, 1 m³/min |
| Dimensions | 2300 × 1700 × 2120 mm |
| Machine Weight | 3200 kg |
Specifications, options and machine availability may change or vary by configuration. Confirm current details with Tuckwell Machinery before ordering.
The WBS1000R-RPA combines twin sanding units, variable conveyor feed and working capacity up to 1000 mm wide.
Two working units provide different sanding configurations within one machine.
Conveyor feed can be adjusted from 0 to 19 metres per minute.
The machine accommodates workpieces from 40 mm to 1000 mm wide.
Working thickness ranges from 2.5 mm through to 150 mm.
A brushing unit is fitted to the outfeed as part of the feed system.
Front and rear table extensions include idle rollers to assist with larger panels.
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Common questions about the Tuckwell WBS1000R-RPA wide belt sander.
The Tuckwell WBS1000R-RPA has a working width from 40 mm to 1000 mm.
The machine has a working thickness range from 2.5 mm to 150 mm.
Yes. Conveyor feed speed can be adjusted from 0 to 19 metres per minute.
The first working unit uses a 240 mm diameter steel contact roller powered by a 22 kW motor. The second combines a 210 mm diameter 55 Shore roller with an adjustable felt sanding pad and is powered by a 15 kW motor.
The specified sanding belt size is 1030 × 2200 mm.
The specified pneumatic supply is 8 bar at 1 m³/min.
The machine has a specified weight of 3200 kg.
Yes. Machine specifications, available options and configurations may vary. Confirm the current specification and suitable configuration with Tuckwell Machinery before ordering.
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