Colt Colt Servo Roll Feeders

Precision‑Engineered Servo Feed Systems for Light Through Extra‑Heavy‑Duty Coil Processing

Colt Servo Roll Feeders are engineered for precision feeding in demanding, high‑speed production environments. Built in light‑, medium‑, heavy‑, and extra‑heavy‑duty configurations, Colt feeders deliver exceptional accuracy, rigidity, and long‑term reliability. With advanced servo drive technology, premium roll materials, and optional automation features, Colt feeders are designed to integrate seamlessly into modern pressrooms.

Key Features

• 2‑roll or 4‑roll designs for optimal grip and control
• Feed speeds up to 500 FPM
• 52100 aviation‑grade roll steel, hardened to Rockwell 60–64
• Single to quadruple backup rolls to minimize roll deflection
• Advanced 2nd‑generation servo drive with accuracy to 0.001 in.
• Optional:
  • End‑of‑stock sensors
  • Batching & gagging controls
  • Full press control integration
  • Pull‑through straighteners
  • Traversing systems for stackers, robots, and automation
  • Feeder + Pull‑Through Straightener (PTS) combinations

Colt Servo Feeder Models

Below is a PRI‑style breakdown of each model family, followed by a consolidated specification table.

Light‑Duty Feeders

Model: CERF‑25

• Min Width: 6 in. (150 mm)
• Max Width: 36 in. (1220 mm)
• Feed Rolls: 2
• Pinch Roll Diameter: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm)
• Accuracy: 0.001 in. (0.050 mm)
• Roll Material: 52100 steel, RC 60–64

Medium‑Duty Feeders

Model: CERF‑40 (4‑Roll)

• Min Width: 6 in. (150 mm)
• Max Width: 72 in. (1830 mm)
• Feed Rolls: 2
• Pinch Roll Diameter: 4 in. (100 mm)
• Accuracy: 0.002 in. (0.050 mm)
• Roll Material: 52100 steel, RC 60–64
• Also available in high‑speed format to 500 FPM

Heavy‑Duty Feeders

Model: CERF‑60

• Min Width: 6 in. (150 mm)
• Max Width: 84 in. (2135 mm)
• Feed Rolls: 2
• Pinch Roll Diameter: 6 in. (150 mm)
• Accuracy: 0.002 in. (0.050 mm)
• Roll Material: 52100 steel, RC 60–64
• Available with:
  • 7‑ or 9‑roll configurations
  • Full rack & pinion hydraulic piloting
  • Traversing or stationary setups
  • Counterbalanced entry/exit pinch rolls
  • Feeder/Straightener combinations

Extra‑Heavy‑Duty Feeders

Model: CERF‑80

• Min Width: 24 in. (610 mm)
• Max Width: 84 in. (2135 mm)
• Feed Rolls: 2
• Pinch Roll Diameter: 8 in. (200 mm)
• Accuracy: 0.002 in. (0.050 mm)
• Roll Material: 52100 steel, RC 60–64
• Includes:
  • Full rack & pinion hydraulic piloting
  • Traversing or stationary options
  • Counterbalanced entry/exit pinch rolls
  • Feeder/Straightener combinations

Colt Servo Feeders Specifications

Why Choose Colt Servo Feeders?

Colt Automation has a long‑standing reputation for building some of the most rugged, accurate, and technologically advanced coil‑feeding systems in the industry. Their servo feeders combine:

• High‑precision roll construction
• Advanced servo control
• Modular automation options
• Exceptional durability for 24/7 production

This makes Colt feeders an excellent fit for pressrooms running AHSS, wide coil, high‑speed progressive dies, or automated material‑handling systems.