Taylor Return Conveyors

Putting a return conveyor on your wide belt sander or edgebander is a no-brainer. At less than the annual cost of an operator to tail the machine, a return conveyor will pay for itself in less than a year.

Why a Taylor Return Conveyor?

When you buy a Taylor Return Conveyor, you buy more than a machine, you buy into a company that partners with you to make your company productive. Cameron Automation is a division of James L. Taylor which has served the woodworking industry for over 100 years. In that time, we have developed and maintained a level of customer service and products that are second to none.

Our machines are American made. From where Richie unloads raw steel from trucks to where Chris packs a completed machine for shipping, it's all done here in the US. We maintain a large inventory of parts ready for next day delivery.

We support our customers with an available and knowledgeable service staff. Our service is second to none. Just ask any of our thousands of satisfied customers.

Taylor Return System for Edge Banders

Specifications:
  • Three machine lengths return material up to 60", 84" long or 96" long.
  • 24" or 36" Rollers on return conveyors can handle up to 36" or 50" wide material.
  • All rollers are powered and individually clutched for long belt life.
  • Any Length Return (in one foot increments, measured from tail end of shaper/sander) composed of modular sections.
  • Minimum material size 1" x 6"
  • Five 24" powered rollers feed material onto receiving conveyor.
  • Drop away receiving conveyor gently transfers parts to cross conveyor.
  • Roller Spacing 3" center to center.
  • Photoeye triggers drop of receiving conveyor. A PLC adjusts the timing automatically based on conveyor speed.
  • Return is 2 1/2" lower than receiving conveyor, allowing for over/under return.
  • Variable Speed AC drive matches conveyor feed rate to edgebander feed rate.
  • Adjustable Height

Quick Return for Edge Banders Video

Taylor Return System for Wide Belt Sanders

Specifications:
  • Three machine lengths return material up to 60", 84" long or 96" long.
  • 24" or 36" Rollers on return conveyors can handle up to 36" or 50" wide material.
  • All rollers are powered and individually clutched for long belt life.
  • Any Length Return (in one foot increments) composed of modular sections.
  • Minimum material size 1" x 6"
  • Drop away receiving conveyor gently transfers parts to cross conveyor.
  • Roller Spacing 3" center to center.
  • Photoeye triggers drop of receiving conveyor. A PLC adjusts the timing automatically based on conveyor speed.
  • Variable Speed AC drive matches conveyor feed rate to sander feed rate.
  • Powered Height Adjustment

Return Conveyor System/Wide Belt Sander Video

Taylor Return System for Shaper Sander

60" x 84" for Larger Shops
  • Returns material up to 60" wide and 84" long.
  • Minimum material size 1" x 6"
  • Two powered rollers feed material onto receiving conveyor.
  • Roller Spacing 3" center to center.
  • 36" Rollers on return conveyors can handle up to 60" wide material. All rollers powered and individually clutched for long belt life.
  • 7' Return (measured from tail end of shaper/sander) standard.
  • Return is 1 1/2" lower than receiving conveyor, allowing for over/under return.
  • Variable Speed AC drive matches conveyor feed rate to shaper sander feed rate.
  • Adjustable Height .
  • Return Conveyor is composed of modular sections.

36" x 60 " for Smaller Shops

  • Returns material up to 36" wide and 60" long.
  • Minimum material size 1" x 6"
  • Two powered rollers feed material onto receiving conveyor.
  • Roller Spacing 3" center to center.
  • 24" Rollers on return conveyors can handle up to 36" wide material. All rollers powered and individually clutched for long belt life.
  • 7' Return (measured from tail end of shaper/sander) standard.
  • Return is 1 1/2" lower than receiving conveyor, allowing for over/under return.
  • Variable Speed AC drive matches conveyor feed rate to shaper sander feed rate.
  • Adjustable Height
  • Return Conveyor is composed of modular sections.