Mereen-Johnson | The Model 400 Series Saw

Models: 412-DC, 424-DC, 431-DC, 440-DC standard length capacity series.
424-DCS, 431-DCS (Short StockSeries)

Application: Multiple straight line and glue joint ripping.

Capacity: Arbor widths of 12 inches,24 inches, 31 inches and 40 inches. Thickness of 1/4 inch to 3-1/2 inch. Right hand throat clearance 5 inches beyond capacity.

Standard DC Series minimum length: 22 inches for bust up; 30 inches for glue joint rips; Short Stock DCS Series minimum length: 14 inches for bust up; 22 inches for glue joint accuracy.

Production: Feed rates infinitely variable 30 to 235 FPM. Variety of optional HP and feed rates available to 300 Shipping FPM.

Weight and Dimensions: Approx. 9,500 lbs.; 7’L x 7’W x 6’H (depending on model)

Arbor: Powered vertical raise and lower and disc type arbor brake standard. 2-3/16 inch diameter arbor complete with slip-off outboard end bearing. HP range to 150. Saw sleeves for 3-1/8 inch bore tooling. Aluminum saw spacers precision machined and dynamic balanced.

Feed: Exclusive Posi-Feed friction bed with extruded aluminum feed slats and replaceable steel backed rubber insert strips carried on precision DOUBLE-VEE heat treated chains and track. Feed bed dips at saw line to allow infinite saw spacing. Oil mist lubrication of chain and track with low level/pressure shut-off switch in oil reservoir.

Guide: Slide type quick-adjusting guide optional.
Complete infeed systems with adjustable guides optional.

Hold Downs/ Bed Plate: Powered vertical adjust of press rolls and bed plate for thickness adjust. Four air loaded overhead press rolls on DC Series, five air-loaded on DCS Series. Full width easily replaceable bed plate.

Sound Enclosure: Machine mounted sound enclosure standard.

Features: Standard equipment includes upper dust hoods, lower dust chute with exhaust hood, infeed double upper and single lower anti-kickback fingers, outfeed upper anti-kickback fingers, safety lock-out on arbor access door, one complete set of assorted saw spacers and set-up tools.

Optional: Additional removable saw sleeves; saw blades and spacers to order; saw sleeve set-up cart, and saw sleeve swing arm.

What is the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw and what primary production role does it serve?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw is an industrial rip & table saw manufactured by Mereen-Johnson and supplied by Centex Automation. Our 400 Series Saw is built to work a 24-hour shift.

What workpiece capacities and working dimensions are published for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
Published capacity specifications for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw include: Standard DC Series minimum length: 22 inches for bust up; Short Stock DCS Series minimum length: 14 inches for bust up; Available in 12 in., 24 in., 31, 40 in., 52 in., 60 in. and 96 in. width capacities for solid material and panel ripping applications. Custom width panel saws also available. Verify that your largest and smallest production parts fall within this envelope before ordering.

What working units, motors, or tooling specifications does the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw feature?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw product documentation lists the following working unit and drive specifications: Direct drive, high-efficiency arbor motor; Power arbor hoist and powered vertical pressure head adjust; Guaranteed glue joint precision allows edge gluing directly after ripping; 30 inches for glue joint rips.

How does material feeding, speed, or part transport operate on the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
For material transport and cycle speed, the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw specifications list: "Posi-Feed" bed with replaceable steel-backed rubber inserts.

What machine construction, table size, footprint, or weight figures are listed for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
Regarding machine frame construction, dimensions, and weight, the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw listing states: Heavy-duty cast iron and steel frame construction.

What standard or optional equipment configurations are noted for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw listing notes the following equipment and configuration details: Optional: Additional removable saw sleeves. Request a formal equipment quote from Centex Automation to confirm which options match your shop workflow.

What is the published standard dc series minimum length specification for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
According to the Mereen-Johnson technical specification table for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw, Standard DC Series minimum length is rated at 22 inches for bust up.

What is the published short stock dcs series minimum length specification for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
According to the Mereen-Johnson technical specification table for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw, Short Stock DCS Series minimum length is rated at 14 inches for bust up.

What is the published optional specification for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
According to the Mereen-Johnson technical specification table for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw, Optional is rated at Additional removable saw sleeves.

What additional design and construction highlight (#1) is specified for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw product specifications state: Heavy-duty cast iron and steel frame construction.

What additional production capability (#2) is listed for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw product specifications state: Direct drive, high-efficiency arbor motor.

What mechanical or operational feature (#3) is highlighted on the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw product specifications state: "Posi-Feed" bed with replaceable steel-backed rubber inserts.

Which woodworking shops and production workflows are best suited for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw is engineered for industrial woodworking, cabinet manufacturing, millwork, and panel or solid-wood processing shops seeking an industrial rip & table saw from Mereen-Johnson (Fixed Arbor, Mereen-Johnson, Ripsaw). Share your part dimensions, material types, and daily throughput targets with Centex Automation to verify model fit.

How is pricing handled for the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw on the Centex Automation storefront?
The Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw is capital woodworking machinery offered on a Request-a-Quote (RFQ) basis rather than instant web checkout. Submit a quote request on the product page so Centex Automation can provide current equipment pricing, factory configuration options, and freight estimates.

What facility utility checks should a shop perform before installing the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw?
Before taking delivery of the Mereen-Johnson The Model 400 Series Saw, verify your shop's electrical voltage, phase, and amperage service, compressed air pressure and dry CFM supply (where pneumatic actuators are used), dust extraction port diameters and required CFM (for chip-producing machines), and floor space clearance for operator loading and maintenance access.