OPERATION
- On the feed table, boards are automatically placed along the feed line by perpendicular strands of chains.
- Boards are automatically driven in sequence by a combination of two powered wheels located under the material and two powered pressurized wheels over the material.
DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT
- Lateral Chain Feeder ATR-400 including:
- Accumulation section of chains C2060 type rails by 3' long
- Feeding section of chains C2060 type rails by 2' long
- Both feed chains powered by electric motors with variable speed
- Two bottom feed wheels made of steel, powered by electric servo motor with variable speed
- Two top pressurized steel wheels, powered by electric servo motor with variable speed
- Interface relay to stop feeding cycle when moulder feed is stopped
- Adjustable fence ½" movement on reference line, accessible from the operator position
- Powered tunnel approximately 4' long made with steel rollers 6" diameter every 12" distance driven roller to roller by timing belts, including pressure top idler wheels
- Accumulation section of chains C2060 type rails by 3' long