Moulders

Which professional moulder should you choose?

Choosing a moulder mainly depends on the dimensions of the parts, the profile to be produced, the number of spindles required, and the expected production rate.

WoodPartners lists planers / moulders, also called planer-moulders. Depending on their configuration, these machines can combine planing and profiling in a single pass.

Depending on their configuration, they can work different cross-sections and produce linear elements such as profiles, frames, door and window components, furniture parts or beams.

Also find all of the secondary processing machines listed on WoodPartners to complete or upgrade your installation.

Where is a moulder used?

Moulders are notably used by door and window manufacturers, joinery shops, furniture manufacturers, and units that produce profiles or other linear wooden elements.

They are particularly suitable when production requires repeating the same profile on many parts. The machine then performs several operations in a single pass, which sets it apart from equipment dedicated to a single machining step.

Needs can range from producing common profiles to machining parts with larger cross-sections. The machine configuration must therefore match the products manufactured and the desired production pace.

Which criteria should you compare before choosing a moulder?

Working width, number of spindles, and feed speed are among the main criteria to compare.

You should also take into account the minimum and maximum cross-sections to be machined, the number of operations required, and the possibilities for adjustment or tool changes. For diversified production, configuration flexibility can also become an important criterion.

For thicknessing and part preparation operations, see the planers and jointers. Also find the spindle moulders for profiling and the CNC machines for digital machining needs.

How to compare moulders on WoodPartners?

To compare moulders, start with the cross-sections you need to machine and the profiles to be produced. Working width, number of spindles, and feed speed then help differentiate machines according to capacity and the desired production pace.

You can then contact the manufacturers listed on WoodPartners to check the available configurations, tooling options, and the machine’s suitability for the parts you manufacture.