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Franzen SA6 Automatic scratcher chain special version sharpener
Professional Sharpening with Franzen machines
Equipped with one grinding motor -for sharpening results according to manufacturer specifications
Why choose Franzen Machines?
- Machines as a useful tool
- Significant rise in service level
- “Made in Germany”
- Service for the customer, together with the customer
- one of a kind grinding wheels for the Franzen line-up
- Short set-up time (ca. 30 seconds)
- Sharpens teeth in one cycle,
- Automatic tooth-detection, also for damaged or missing teeth
- Automatic sharpening process, no surveillance necessary
- Special corundum grinding wheels ensure top of the line results
- Convertible to Skip chains with the Franzen conversion kit
- Proven Franzen-Quality!
The chain sharpener SA6 – The Franzen – sharpens automatically
- Scratcher chains (also carbide tipped!)
- Skip chains with an additional conversion kit (POA)
All the necessary movements (feed, pivoting, grinding, etc.) for a satisfying experience are accomplished by the Franzen SA6. There is no surveillance necessary at any point of the process. By a threefold scanner head the machine detects right and/or left teeth. Should there be several right or left teeth in a row, the machine will still operate correctly (no interruption of the process). In case a tooth is missing, the machine automatically shuts down to avoid any damage to the chain. Always the last transported tooth will be sharpened before shutdown.
Description
An example you might know from your daily work
Your shop is at the brink of its capacity limit during every years gardening- and forestry season. But you cannot just focus on repairing equipment for example, as customers will still step by your store, no matter how much work you have. Let´s take one customer who wants three chain saw chains sharpened. As you have a ton of work to finish you kindly ask your customer to step by the next day to pick up the chains. The customers does not really like that idea and wants his chains done right away. We all know that the “customer is King”, so you set your work aside and sharpen the chains, despite the fact that this will only cost you time.
Of course the chains are in bad shape and the rakers (depth gauge) need some treatment too, so you will have to run the chains at least twice each, which means 8-10 minutes per chain easily. So overall, you will loose roughly 30 minutes for three chains.
The solution to such stressfull situations is right around the corner. Just use the Franzen automatic chain sharpener to satisfy your customers and make them come back every time.
Specification
| CHAINS / PITCH | 15 & 20 mm (ONLY scratcher chains!) |
|---|---|
| ANGLE | 10° – 15° |
| POWER SUPPLY | EU: 220 V / 240 V, 50 Hz // US: 120 V, 60 Hz |
| AIR REQUIREMENTS | 90 psi / R 1/4“ quick release |
| GRINDING WHEELS | • Corundum-wheels |
| OPTIONAL CONVERSION KITS | for Modified (Skip-Tooth) |
| DIMENSIONS | 650 x 150 x 1900 mm (D x W x H) |
| Updated | 17-04-2026 |
FAQs
- 3 – 5 minutes
- Once the operator is comfortable with the machine, the setup can be done in less than one minute. Usually 30 seconds is all that is needed.
- No. This model is the single motor scratcher chain special version, sharpening both cutters are sharpened only. The Franzen SA6 also detects missing or damaged cutters and adjusts the sharpening cycle accordingly.
- Straight out of the box, the machine is capable of sharpening up to 6.80m approximately fitted with the SA 6 – UL2 Long extension kit – Circulation length approx. 6,80 m
No this version is the scratcher chain special version only but can be converted to sharpen Skip chains with the additional Franzen conversion kit (POA)
- From 10° to 20° angles in 5 degree steps
- Yes, the sensor head is made up of three hardened steel pieces, so when the chain cutter is pushed, the head will read what side it’s on.
- No this model is the single motor scratcher chain special only so will not sharpen depth gauges
The machine will have no problem with carbide chains; however you will have to install a Diamond wheel.
The Franzen machine runs off 230V/50 Hz (110V/60 Hz) and 6 bar (90 psi) air pressure from a compressor is needed
Useful Downloads
| File | Filesize | File Download |
|---|---|---|
| Franzen Cleaning Cabinet RK1 / RK2 | 0.87MB | File Download |
| Franzen SA6 Scratcher chain special single motor version | 1.31MB | File Download |
| Franzen grinding wheels | 0.76MB | File Download |
| Franzen modules & conversion kits | 0.83MB | File Download |
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History of Franzen Maschinen
In 1895 Johannes I. found a forge. He invented the so called “Eifelhöhenpflug” (plough). These were sold until 1920.
In 1931 blacksmith Johannes II. continued the business. In 1947 Johannes III. enlarged the product range and produced trailers for agricultural businesses and shelf systems. After his death his son Johannes IV. took over the business, after successfully completing his engineering studies, in 1983. Encouraged by his studies he restructured the business. Already eight years after taking over he worked on a chain sharpener. Three patents followed. Today special-mechanical engineering is the main business of the company. Let´s see what Johannes V. has in mind…
The company today
Not only has the company grown to 14 employees, but also the product range has been enlarged.
in-house development:
- automatic chain sharpener SA 6
- automatic blade sharpener F33″
- blade sharpener MS 1 (is no longer built)
- cleaning cabinet RK 1/2
- belt grinder BS 1000
- drivelink deburrer TGE
trade:
- Ultrasonic cleaning units
- Rowasher
- Automatic cleaning units
- Harvesterbars and -chains
- grinding wheels, and many more.
The company was able to acquire several patents for their inventions. Today and in the past our company stands out by its innovative workflow and technically advanced machines.
