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Laydown
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HOW
"SPECIAL" IS USED: The laydown device is
used to lower box springs from a standing position onto a
190-ACC conveyor.
HOW PRODUCT IS CYCLED THROUGH THE
UNIT: The product is conveyed onto the laydown device
in the vertical position by means of an inclined 19 RB and
a UHMW dogbone lined A-frame structure. Once the product
arrives at the device, the RB stops and the pivot frame is
lowered by air cylinders into a 190 ACC conveyor which
carries the box springs away. Once the product has cleared
the pivot frame is returned to its original upright
position in time for the next box springs.
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UNUSUAL
SPECIFICATIONS:
Because the pivot point of the pivot frame
and the box springs could not be designed at the same
location, the cross members of the pivot frame are
constructed of round tubing and one 1.7 OD roller. This will
prevent damage to the box springs and allow the cross
members to fit into the small area between the top of the
rollers and the V-belt of the 190-ACC.
Ref. No. 699841 |
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Model
TR
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The
Model TR is one of Hytrol’s most popular
conveyor models. The TR is designed with built-in
guard rails which makes it ideal for overhead
conveying applications. It easily conveys cartons,
cases, bags, etc., as well as loose parts.
The Model TR is available in 10 bed widths
ranging from 8 in. to 32 in. The unit is
reversible (with a center drive) and comes with a
standard 1/2 HP - 230/460V-3 Ph. 60 Hz totally
enclosed fan cooled C-face motor. Conveying speed
is a constant 65 FPM. Capacity is 75 lbs, maximum
load per linear foot of conveyor.
There is also a wide variety of optional
equipment available for the TR, including
different belts, a V-belt drive, gravity brackets,
casters, ceiling hangers, other size motors, etc.
The unit can also be supplied with a number of
drive configurations including overhead end, side
mounted end, center, or low elevation side mounted
center drive.
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A recent change
in the design of the Model TR involved the edge of
the trough feature. The old style "PC
Type" edge was replaced with the FORMED
channel guard.
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Top
Distributors
For
the Month by Volume... |
June
2001 |
Jonesboro...
Bastian
Material Hdlg. Corp.., Indianapolis
IN |
Manteca...
Hytrol
of California, Azusa
CA |
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Stockyard...
Bastian
Material Hdlg. Corp., Indianapolis,
IN |
International...
B.C.
Conveying,
Delta, British Columbia |
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Application
Information |
| Gravity
conveyor is often installed on a decline. When
used on a decline, its most likely application
is a "gravity flow system." Although
less expensive than power conveyor, gravity does
not provide a positive flow. The degree of
pitch needed for a gravity conveyor to operate
efficiently depends on several factors:
1. The type of conveyor, roller or
skatewheel.
2. Are the bearings grease packed or clean?
(Grease packed bearings roll slower)
3. The weight of the package.
4. The quality or
firmness of the package bottom.
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The flow rate of boxes on a gravity conveyor
is also affected by the acceleration effect of
a spinning roller or wheel which is still
spinning after a box has travelled over it.
- Straight line of
gravity decline. Boxes go faster and faster as
they move down the conveyor.
- Retarding plates and
other restraining devices are available to
slow boxes. Boxes may also be slowed by
changing the angle of decline periodically.
- Items usually flow
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Hytrol's
Hy-Lites...Changing with the Times
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 Since
its first publication issue in 1967, the Hytrol Hy-lites
has gone through many changes. For over 25 years, the
newsletter was a two-color format. In October, 1993, the
Hy-lites went to full color (see picture at left). Since
that time, methods and technologies have changed.
The Hytrol Graphics area has also found it must change
with the times.
In the past, production of the Hy-lites was quite
different than it is today. All design, typesetting,
technical drawings, paste-up, camera work, etc. was done
by hand. In the mid 90’s, powerful MacIntosh computers
and scanners replaced the drawing boards, PMT cameras, and
typesetting equipment. The Hy-lites is now done almost
entirely with computers.
With the availability of the personal computer and the
Internet phenomenon, information, goods, and services are
there at the push of a button. As of this issue, and on a
trial basis, the Hy-lites will suspend printing and will
be available only on the Hytrol web-site. We will continue
to produce the Hy-lites with the same care and quality
that you have come to expect in the newsletter’s 34 year
history. |
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July
Distributor Service Anniversaries
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40 years -
Taylor Material Handling, Inc., Toledo, Ohio
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34 years -
Superior Sales, Inc., Brant, New York
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24 years -
Idaho Material Handling, Inc., Boise, Idaho
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7 years -
Nelson Equipment Co., Shreveport, Louisiana
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6 years -
Powers Industrial Equipment, Inc., San Antonio,
Texas
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5 years -
Conveyor Handling Co. Inc., Elkridge, Maryland
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5 years -
Conveyor Solutions, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois
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1 year -
StorageQuip, Houston, Texas
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