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CANTEK | SR52DDA 52″ Three Head Widebelt Sander

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A Sander that is not only highly capable but thrives in multi-shift environments.

The Cantek SR52DDA 52″ three head widebelt sander combines a solid machine frame with unparalleled machine features resulting in superior sanding quality and reliability. The three sanding heads result in fewer passes through the sander resulting in increased efficiency and throughput. The first sanding head is a robust steel contact drum with calibration capacities and durability. The second head consists of a versatile rubber contact drum. The third head is a combination head with a rubber contact drum and adjustable sanding platen to perform further calibration or finish sanding with finer sanding grits. The 75″ long belts allow for longer runs between belt changes. The quick setting digital thickness control allows for accurate, automatic table adjustment for precise sanding results.

Why Cantek SR52DDA 52″ three head widebelt sander?

  • Robust machine structure with cast iron head assemblies for superior sanding results
  • Dual sanding heads for increased productivity
  • Accurate digital thickness control with both Inch and Metric settings allows the operator to key in the desired thickness and the table will automatically move into position
  • Caliper thickness setting unit for fast setup to your workpiece
  • “D” sanding unit= 10” diameter steel contact drum
  • “D” sanding unit = 10” diameter 75 durometer contact drum available in Rubber
  • “A” Sanding Unit = 5 1/2” diameter 65 durometer Combination head with rubber contact drum and adjustable 3” sanding platen ideal for calibrating and finish sanding

Key Advantages

  • Heavy-duty welded steel frame with cast iron sanding head assemblies for vibration-free sanding.
  • Dual rubber-covered pressure rollers on infeed and outfeed for consistent material hold down.
  • High-quality rubber conveyor with automatic pneumatic belt tracking.
  • Extended infeed bed with two table rollers.
  • The table is adjusted using four heavy-duty jackscrews driven by a robust chain system.
  • Automatic caliper thickness setting.
  • Electronic sanding belt tracking.
  • Pneumatic belt tensioning & quick release outboard support for fast belt changes.
  • Automatic disc brakes for the sanding heads allow for fast belt changeover.
  • Safety switches on all access doors.
  • High-quality Schneider electrical controls and top quality pneumatics

Specifications

INCH
METRIC
Abrasive belt size
53” x 75”
1346 X 1905 mm
1st Main motor
40 HP
2nd Main motor
30 HP
3rd Main motor
20 HP
Feed motor
5 HP
Table rise/fall motor
1 HP
Working width
52″
920 mm
Minimum part length
16.9″
430 mm
Maximum thickness opening
4.7″
120 mm
Feed speed: variable
13 to 59 FPM
4 to 18 m/min
Pass line height
37″
950 mm
Dust outlet
12 @ 5”
12 @ 127 mm
Compressed air pressure
PSI 85
6 Kg/cm2
Compressed air volume
18 CFM
0.5M3/Min
Dust collection requirements
8,063 CFM
13,700 M3/HR
Net weight
9,259 lbs
4200 kgs
Machine dimensions
98” X 71” X 79”
2500 x 1820 x 2025 mm
Shipping weight
9,920 lbs
4500 kgs
Shipping dimensions
115” X 79” X 82”
2930 x 2030 x 2090 mm
Specifications

What is the Cantek SR52DDA Widebelt Sander?
The Cantek SR52DDA is a 52 inch three-head widebelt sander built for multi-shift environments, combining a solid frame with three heads for fewer passes and higher throughput.

What is the three-head layout?
The first head is a robust steel contact drum for calibration, the second is a rubber contact drum, and the third is a combination head with a rubber contact drum and adjustable sanding platen.

How long are the belts?
75 inch long belts are described to allow longer runs between belt changes.

How does thickness setting work?
Digital thickness control with inch and metric settings lets the operator key the desired thickness so the table moves into position for precise sanding results.

What construction points are listed?
A robust machine structure with cast iron head assemblies is described for superior sanding results.

Who benefits from three heads?
Shops that want more grit stages in fewer passes on wide parts. Centex Automation can help decide between two-head and three-head 52 inch models.

How is pricing handled?
Request a Quote from Centex Automation. Placeholder dollar figures are not real prices on quote machines.

Can Centex help with grit planning?
Yes. At a high level, Centex Automation can discuss how three heads may reduce changeovers for your finish goals when you Request a Quote.

Are install and training included?
Install, training, service, or financing may be available. Confirm what is on your quote.

What should I send with a quote request?
Include max part width, species, grit sequence, and whether you need steel-drum calibration plus finish platen work.

Does the page invent feed speeds?
No. Rely on listed features and Request a Quote for any additional technical details.

Why Centex Automation?
Centex Automation — Built by People Who Know the Shop Floor — helps match Cantek head configurations to real shop throughput.

Is this the same as the SR52DA?
No. The SR52DDA is the three-head 52 inch model; the SR52DA is two-head. Confirm which layout you need before quoting.

Is this for metal finishing?
This page covers a woodworking widebelt. Ask Centex Automation if you need a metal sanding solution instead.

How do I start?
Contact Centex Automation to Request a Quote on the Cantek SR52DDA.