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Centering Device (CD)

This device is utilized to center and square product across the width of the conveyor to feed strappers or other machinery. A Magnetic Particle Clutch is provided to control the amount of pressure applied to the sides of the product.

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Description

The device also includes “articulating” heads with scalloped edges to ensure contact with the bottom of the load and to “break” or “fold-up” bottom sheets along the sides of the load. This unit is an integral part of a Power Live (PLR) or Power Accumulating (PARC) Roller Conveyor.

Features

Centering Heads Two (2) 48” wide x 1⁄2” Steel Head Weldments mounted to 4” Dia. Tapered Ultra High Molecular Weight (U.H.M.W.) trolley wheels that ride in a structural channel track.The heads are driven by two#60 Chains connected to a common 11⁄2” dia shaft mounted in precision pillow block bearings.
  • Roller Spacing around chain bars is 4-1⁄2”, 3” on all remaining rollers.
  • Scalloped Heads are provided which ride below the roller surface to ensure contact with the bottom of product. The Heads include a U.H.M.W. wear strip, which is in contact with the rollers.
  • Overall Width only adds 14” to each side of the “Thru Clearance”.
  • Optional “Non-Articulating” Heads are available for machine infeeds or pallet applications.
  • Optional OEM Controls are available for Stand-Alone units.
Drive 1 HP totally enclosed industrial rated 1750 R.P.M. motor/reducer with magnetic parti- cle clutch. Drive Package located within and under the device. Optional Feature Full height (48”) Backstop mounted to Articulating Head for load stability. Speed Head speed is a constant 45 F.P.M. Preassembly Unit is wired and (if applicable) plumbed to a junction box at the factory. Conveyor Height: 12” TOR minimum with Leg and Device Extensions available for other heights. Capacity 5,000 lbs. maximum. Voltage System Voltage is 460/575 volt, 3 phase, 60 hertz with 115 volt, single phase control voltage.

Specifications

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Data Table

Centering Device Line Drawing
Available Thru Clearance 
96” 108” 120” 

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