Format4 | finebrush 953 Brushing & Brush Sanding Machine
Efficient Brushing for Versatile Surface Finishing
The Format4 finebrush 953 Brushing Machine offers efficient surface finishing for wood and panel materials, eliminating time-consuming manual sanding. With a 1350 mm working width, 3–140 mm grinding height, and three brush units (two longitudinal, one disc), it provides homogeneous results for panelled doors, profiles, frames, and textured surfaces, featuring dual-grit brushes for fine and lacquer sanding.
Key Features
Highlights
- Three Brush Units: Two longitudinal brushes and one disc brush (250 mm diameter) with dual grits (180/320 and 180/360) for seamless fine and lacquer sanding without grit changes.
- Compact Footprint: Small space requirement ideal for any workshop size, with optional roller table extensions for larger workpieces.
- Intuitive Control Panel: Manual control with digital display for precise height adjustment in 0.1 mm increments and variable feed speed (1–5 m/min).
Details
- Longitudinal Sanding Brushes: 200 mm diameter brushes sand in longitudinal and transverse directions, with adjustable speed (150–600 rpm) and handwheel height adjustment.
- Disc Brush Unit: Two oscillating brushes (250 mm diameter) round sharp edges and clean internal corners, with adjustable speed (250–750 rpm) and standard oscillation control.
- Quick-Change Grinding Inserts: Easily exchangeable inserts reduce setup times significantly.
- Feed Table: Continuously vulcanized belt with honeycomb structure, adjustable height via control panel for 3–140 mm workpieces.
- Optional Cleaning Nozzles: Installable at the outfeed for dust-free preparation of workpieces.
- Roller Table Extensions: Optional 300 mm extensions on infeed and outfeed ends for enhanced workpiece support.
Technical Specifications
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Specifications
The Felder Format4 Finebrush 953 is a professional brushing and brush sanding machine designed for surface structuring, texturing, and fine sanding of wood components. It is commonly used in furniture manufacturing, cabinet shops, and architectural millwork to enhance surface appearance and prepare parts for finishing. The Finebrush 953 is designed to process solid wood and wood-based panels, including hardwoods, softwoods, veneered panels, and engineered wood components used in furniture and cabinet production. The Finebrush 953 is used for surface structuring, grain highlighting, distressing, intermediate sanding, and finish preparation. It can enhance wood grain, remove loose fibers, and create consistent textures prior to staining, oiling, or coating. A brushing machine uses rotating brushes to follow the natural grain structure of wood, making it ideal for texturing and surface enhancement. Wide belt sanders are primarily used for flat stock removal, while brushing machines focus on surface character and finish quality. The Finebrush 953 is well suited for professional cabinet shops, furniture manufacturers, and architectural millwork operations that require consistent surface finishing, grain enhancement, or decorative texturing. The Finebrush 953 improves workflow by providing uniform surface preparation, reducing manual sanding labor, and producing repeatable results across batches. This leads to improved finish quality and reduced rework during staining or coating. Yes. The Finebrush 953 can be integrated into a finishing or sanding line alongside wide belt sanders, CNC routers, and coating systems, making it suitable for continuous production workflows. The Finebrush 953 is suitable for processing cabinet doors, panels, drawer fronts, furniture components, and architectural millwork parts that require structured or refined surfaces. The Felder Format4 Finebrush 953 is manufactured in Austria. Format4 machines are known for Austrian-built construction that emphasizes precision engineering, build quality, and long-term professional reliability. The Finebrush 953 is ideal for professional woodworking operations that produce high-end furniture, cabinetry, or millwork and require consistent surface structuring, grain enhancement, and finish-ready sanding.Felder Format4 | Finebrush 953 Brushing & Brush Sanding Machine FAQ
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