PREFEEDER PF 200 FAMILY
automatic, tension-free cable feeding
Optimized torque and feed speed
The feeder for cables, wires, and rubber significantly reduces production errors.
Seamless integration into Metzner systems (also compatible with cut-and-strip machines from other manufacturers).
Built to adapt – fewer limits, more options
The Prefeeder PF 200 can be placed either freestanding or rack-mounted in front of a cable processing machine. Its powerful electrical drive ensures smooth tension-free cable feeding directly from a cable reel. The pneumatic puller opens and closes automatically and adjusts to the cable diameter, providing constant, slip-free traction.
Metzner offers five options for automatic speed control at the output side, in harmony with the cable processing machine, providing the perfect match for any production situation. The servo drive offers optimal speed synchronisation, while the three-phase drive provides significant cost savings at a slightly higher level of speed variation.
Features & Benefits
- 4 Base units
- 5 Speed controllers
- Unmatched flexibility
- The perfect solution for your production requirements
- Works best with Metzner – yet equipped to work with all brands of cut&strip machines
- Top-of-the-line features at a surprisingly affordable price
Applications
- Feeding cables, tubes, and profiles made of plastic or rubber into processing machines
- Ensuring tension-free delivery from passive reels or spoolers
- Supporting cutting, stripping, printing, or measuring systems with consistent material flow
- Managing elastic or delicate materials that require controlled handling
- Integration into semi-automated and fully automated production lines
- Ideal for high-speed applications with variable cable types and diameters
| Performance Data | PF200 LR 3~ | PF200 LR SERVO | PF200 RL 3~ | PF200 RL SERVO |
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| Max. Material Diameter | 38 mm (1.49″) | |||
| Pulling Force | 150 N | 240 N | 150 N | 240 N |
| Feed Speed | 0–1.35 m/s | 2.7 m/s | 0–1.35 m/s | 2.7 m/s |
| Drive | 3-phase drive | Servo drive | 3-phase drive | Servo drive |
| Running Direction | From left to right ⇒ | From right to left ⇐ | ||
| Technical Data | PF200 LR 3~ | PF200 LR SERVO | PF200 RL 3~ | PF200 RL SERVO |
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| Contact Length | 210 mm | |||
| Compressed Air Connection | 4–6 bar (60–90 psi) | |||
| Weight (without Speed Controller) | 44 kg | |||
| Dimensions (L × W × H, without Speed Controller) | 55 × 43 × 44 cm (21.5 × 16.9 × 17.3 in) | |||
| Base (Feed Height 1,090 mm) | Optional | |||
| Power Supply | 230 V / 50–60 Hz (110 V optional) | |||
Max. Material Diameter
All Models
38 mm (1.49″)
Pulling Force
PF200 LR 3~
150 N
PF200 LR SERVO
240 N
PF200 RL 3~
150 N
PF200 RL SERVO
240 N
Feed Speed
PF200 LR 3~
0–1.35 m/s
PF200 LR SERVO
2.7 m/s
PF200 RL 3~
0–1.35 m/s
PF200 RL SERVO
2.7 m/s
Drive
PF200 LR 3~
3-phase drive
PF200 LR SERVO
Servo drive
PF200 RL 3~
3-phase drive
PF200 RL SERVO
Servo drive
Running Direction
LR Models
From left to right ⇒
RL Models
From right to left ⇐
Contact Length
All Models
210 mm
Compressed Air Connection
All Models
4–6 bar (60–90 psi)
Weight
All Models
44 kg
Note
Without speed controller
Dimensions (L × W × H)
All Models
55 × 43 × 44 cm
Note
Without speed controller
Base (Feed Height 1,090 mm)
All Models
Optional
Power Supply
All Models
230 V / 50–60 Hz (110 V optional)
Lower investment.
Less complexity.
Happier teams.
Präzision & Systemflexibilität
Discover the freedom of the PF200 Prefeeder Family – designed for your success. Tired of rigid solutions that limit your workflow and drive up costs? Metzner’s modular PF200 system is the answer. With four base units and five intelligent control systems, you can build exactly what you need – no more, no less. Every configuration adapts to your cable, your process, and your pace. Fully CE-compliant, the PF200 meets all mechanical and electrical safety requirements. And if you’re unsure whether your application is suitable, simply send us a wire sample – we’ll find the perfect solution for you.
Reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ease the workload on your team – with a modular system that grows with your business and optimizes your workflows. No more compromises: Metzner’s intelligent system logic lets you create a configuration as unique as your process. Forget rigid systems. Rely on a platform that delivers long-term flexibility, speed, and simplicity – all from a single source.
PREFEEDER PF 200 FAMILY
MODULAR. POWERFUL. PERFECTLY ALIGNED.
The Metzner Config Formula:
4 Base units × 5 Speed controllers = Endless possibilities
PREFEEDER PF 200
Base unit available with servo drive, 3-phase drive
and two operating direction.
+SPEED CONTROLLERS – FOR EVERY CABLE, EVERY PROCESS |
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+SPEED CONTROLLERS – FOR EVERY CABLE, EVERY PROCESS |
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| Technical Data | Small Dancer Arm | Large Dancer Arm | Cable Accumulator | Cable Accumulator + Soft Start | Loop Control |
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| Max. Material Diameter | 18 mm (0.7″) | 35 mm (1.38″) | |||
| Weight Applied to the Feed Material | Approx. 25 g+, adjustable | Approx. 200 g+, adjustable | |||
| Arm Length (from Nozzle) | 70 cm | 65.5 cm | – | ||
| Dimensions Including Feeder (L × W × H) | 140 × 56 × 140 cm | 209 × 56 × 140 cm | 41 × 31 × 104 cm | ||
| Storage Capacity | Approx. 1.5 m | 900 mm (1 loop) | Up to 3 loops | Approx. 1.5 m | |
Max. Material Diameter
Small Dancer Arm
18 mm (0.7″)
Large Dancer Arm
35 mm (1.38″)
Cable Accumulator
35 mm (1.38″)
Cable Accumulator + Soft Start
35 mm (1.38″)
Loop Control
35 mm (1.38″)
Weight Applied to the Feed Material
Small Dancer Arm
Approx. 25 g+, adjustable
Large Dancer Arm
Approx. 200 g+, adjustable
Cable Accumulator
Approx. 200 g+, adjustable
Cable Accumulator + Soft Start
Approx. 200 g+, adjustable
Loop Control
Approx. 200 g+, adjustable
Arm Length (from Nozzle)
Small Dancer Arm
70 cm
Large Dancer Arm
70 cm
Cable Accumulator
65.5 cm
Cable Accumulator + Soft Start
65.5 cm
Loop Control
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Dimensions Including Feeder
(L × W × H)
Small Dancer Arm
140 × 56 × 140 cm
Large Dancer Arm
140 × 56 × 140 cm
Cable Accumulator
140 × 56 × 140 cm
Cable Accumulator + Soft Start
209 × 56 × 140 cm
Loop Control
41 × 31 × 104 cm
Storage Capacity
Small Dancer Arm
Approx. 1.5 m
Large Dancer Arm
Approx. 1.5 m
Cable Accumulator
900 mm (1 loop)
Cable Accumulator + Soft Start
Up to 3 loops
Loop Control
Approx. 1.5 m
from start to smart: scalable. seamless. metzner.
Seamless Integration
select. combine. optimize!
Fully automated cable processing systems: Two examples of complete Metzner production lines.
Cable Dereeler<br>
DRS 3.1000
Prefeeder PF 200
with small dancing arm + pedestal
with small dancing arm + pedestal
Cable processing machine
AM 2850
AM 2850
Active cable storage unit
MA 2000
Cable Dereeler
DRS 1.800
DRS 1.800
Loop Control
DHS 1000
Prefeeder PF 200
with extra pedestal
Corrugated tube processing
machine CT 4200
Collection
Box
Prefeeder PF 200
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