Return Conveyors & Feeders

Taurus Craco supplies return conveyors and feeders designed for automating workpiece feeding and returning parts from production machines to the operator or next processing station. Our return conveyors and feeders support shops operating edgebanders, sanders, shapers, saws, and other repetitive machines where manual return limits throughput.

Choose from solutions for belt and roller returns, cross transfers, powered feeders, lift-and-return systems, and machine-specific automation to match part dimensions, machine feed speed, return direction, operator position, conveyor height, controls, and floor space. Whether adding new capacity or upgrading an existing production process, Taurus Craco can help you select return conveyors and feeders suited to your operation, production goals, and application.

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#910A- Taylor Return Conveyor for Edge Banders

Features: (4) machine lengths return material up to 60″, 96″, 112″ long, or 132″ Long Heavy duty frame and component construction for long life(Heavier than the competition) Drop away receiving conveyor gently transfers parts to cross conveyor Photo-eye triggers drop of receiving conveyor. A PLC adjusts the timing automatically base..

#911A- Taylor Return System for Shaper Sander

Features: (4) machine lengths return material up to 60″, 96″, 112″ long, or 132″ Long Heavy duty frame and component construction for long life(Heavier than the competition) Fixed Catch Area 24″ or 36″ Rollers on return conveyors can handle up to 36″ or 50″ wide material. Optional 48″ Catch Rollers Minimum material size 1″ x..

RTS Compact Return System

The Barbaric RTS Compact Return System is a standalone universal return system that can be independently connected to any edgebander regardless of the brand. The throughput speed can be continuously adjusted to match the edgebander speed. The RTS 04 is shipped as a complete package including a control cabinet and is ready for operation im..

RTS Industrial Return System

That makes the differenceThe manipulator for the RTS Industrial was designed for use in industrial environments. Loads of 100 kg as well as parts up to 4100 mm in length characterize this type of return system. CharacteristicsConnectable to edgebanders of all manufacturers90° / 180° turning functionOne-man operati..

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are return conveyors and feeders used for?
Return conveyors and feeders are used for moving parts into machinery at controlled rates and returning processed components for another pass or next step. Common applications include edgebanding, sanding, shaping, sawing, panel processing, repetitive machining, and production cells.
What should I consider when choosing return conveyors and feeders?
Evaluate part size, weight, feed rate, machine interface, return path, conveyor style, controls, and available space. The right configuration should match current production needs while allowing practical capacity for future growth.
Which applications are a good fit for return conveyors and feeders?
Return conveyors and feeders can be a good fit for edgebanding, sanding, shaping, sawing, panel processing, repetitive machining, and production cells. Suitability depends on the workpiece, required operation, quality target, production volume, and the way the equipment will fit into the surrounding workflow.
How can return conveyors and feeders improve production efficiency?
Properly selected return conveyors and feeders can reduce manual handling, increase machine utilization, and support one-operator production cells. The largest gains usually come from matching equipment capacity, tooling or consumables, material flow, and operator requirements to the actual production process.
Can Taurus Craco help me select return conveyors and feeders?
Yes. Taurus Craco can review your application, materials, part sizes, production requirements, available space, and automation goals to help identify return conveyors and feeders suited to your operation and quotation requirements.