PREFEEDER PF 200 FAMILY
automatic, tension-free cable feeding
Superior torque & feed speed
Prefeeder for cables, wire and rubber reduces production errors significantely
Seamless integration with Metzner systems (also with cut & 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.
Highlights
- 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
Technical data
| PF200 LR 3~ | PF200 LR SERVO | PF200 RL 3~ | PF200 RL SERVO | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material diameter max. | 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~ drive | Servo drive | 3~ drive | Servo drive |
| Operating direction | left to right ⇒ | right to left ⇐ | ||
| Contact length | 210 mm | |||
| Compressed air connection | 4 – 6 bar (60 – 90 psi) | |||
| Weight (w/o speed control) | 44 kg | |||
| Dimensions (L × W × H) w/o speed control device | 55 × 43 × 44 cm (21.5“ x 1.5“ x 17.3“) | |||
| Pedestal (feeding height 1090 mm) | optional | |||
| Power supply | 230 V / 50-60 Hz (opt. 110 V) | |||
Material diameter max.
all models38 mm (1.49”)
Pulling force
PF200 LR 3~150 N
PF200 LR SERVO240 N
PF200 RL 3~150 N
PF200 RL SERVO240 N
Feed speed
PF200 LR 3~0 – 1.35 m/s
PF200 LR SERVO2.7 m/s
PF200 RL 3~0 – 1.35 m/s
PF200 RL SERVO2.7 m/s
Drive
PF200 LR 3~3~ drive
PF200 LR SERVOServo drive
PF200 RL 3~3~ drive
PF200 RL SERVOServo drive
Operating direction
LRleft to right ⇒
RLright to left ⇐
Contact length
all models210 mm
Compressed air connection
all models4 – 6 bar (60 – 90 psi)
Weight (w/o speed control)
all models44 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H) w/o speed control device
all models55 × 43 × 44 cm (21.5“ x 1.5“ x 17.3“)
Pedestal (feeding height 1090 mm)
all modelsoptional
Power supply
all models230 V / 50-60 Hz (opt. 110 V)
Lower investment.
Less complexity.
Happier teams.
precision & system flexibility
Discover the freedom of the PF200 Prefeeder Family – engineered for your success. Tired of fixed solutions that restrict workflow and inflate costs? The modular PF200 system from Metzner is your answer. With four base units and five intelligent controllers, you build exactly what you need – no more, no less. Each setup adapts to your cable, your process, and your pace. Fully CE-compliant, the PF200 meets all mechanical and electrical safety requirements. If there’s doubt about your application, simply submit a wire sample – we’ll ensure the perfect fit.
Cut costs, boost efficiency, and keep your team happy – with a modular system that grows with your business and streamlines your workflow. No more compromises: Metzner’s smart system logic lets you build a setup as individual as your process. Forget rigid systems. Trust in a platform built for long-term flexibility, speed, and simplicity – all from one 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.
Technical data
| DANCING ARM SMALL | DANCING ARM LARGE | CUBE ACCUMULATOR | CUBE ACCUMULATOR + SOFT START | LOOP CONTROL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material diameter max. | 18 mm (0.7″) | 35 mm (1.38”) | |||
| Weight impact on feed material | ~25 g+, adjustable | ~200 g+, adjustable | |||
| Arm length (from nozzle) | 70 cm | 65.5 cm | – | ||
| Dimensions incl. prefeeder (L × W × H) | 140 × 56 × 140 cm | 209 × 56 × 140 cm | 41 × 31 × 104 cm | ||
| Accumulation volume | ~1.5 m | 900 mm (1 loop) | up to 3 loops | ~1.5 m | |
Material diameter max.
Dancing Arm Small18 mm (0.7″)
Dancing Arm Large35 mm (1.38”)
Cube Accumulator35 mm (1.38”)
Cube Acc. + Soft Start35 mm (1.38”)
Loop Control35 mm (1.38”)
Weight impact on feed material
Dancing Arm Small~25 g+, adjustable
Dancing Arm Large~200 g+, adjustable
Cube Accumulator~200 g+, adjustable
Cube Acc. + Soft Start~200 g+, adjustable
Loop Control~200 g+, adjustable
Arm length (from nozzle)
Dancing Arm Small70 cm
Dancing Arm Large70 cm
Cube Accumulator65.5 cm
Cube Acc. + Soft Start65.5 cm
Loop Control–
Dimensions incl. prefeeder (L × W × H)
Dancing Arm Small140 × 56 × 140 cm
Dancing Arm Large140 × 56 × 140 cm
Cube Accumulator140 × 56 × 140 cm
Cube Acc. + Soft Start209 × 56 × 140 cm
Loop Control41 × 31 × 104 cm
Accumulation volume
Dancing Arm Small~1.5 m
Dancing Arm Large~1.5 m
Cube Accumulator900 mm (1 loop)
Cube Acc. + Soft Startup to 3 loops
Loop Control~1.5 m
from start to smart: scalable. seamless. metzner.
PREFEEDER PF 200 FAMILY
select. combine. optimize!
Seamlessly integrates into complete Metzner production lines – illustrated by two examples of fully automated wire processing systems.
Cable Dereeler
DRS 3.1000
Prefeeder PF 200
with small dancing arm + pedestal
Cable processing machine
AM 2850
Active cable storage unit
MA 2000
Cable Dereeler
DRS 1.800
Loop Control
DHS 1000
Prefeeder PF 200
with extra pedestal
Corrugated tube processing
machine CT 4200
Collection
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