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September 2003
There
are times when running your cuber
in semi-automatic operation is advantageous and times when only automatic
operation will do. Besser engineers have developed a way to have the best
of both worlds. In five minutes your cuber can be converted to either
semi-automatic operation for manually patterning irregular shaped units,
or operating in high speed, fully automatic operation when using
pre-programmed tier codes for standard units.
The
cuber features quick disconnect couplings at electrical and hydraulic
connection points. A mechanical latching assembly holds component “cars”
in place during operation. Each car
is equipped with V-wheels and V-tracks to aid in moving the component
“cars”
in and out of line. A quick disconnect coupling for powered line shaft
conveyor mounted on the car.
The
package includes:
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V-wheel
car assembly with power feed conveyor and turntable patternmaker
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V-wheel
car assembly with powered line shaft conveyor section and manual
patterning conveyor section with semi-automatic cuber control station
Changeover
Sequence
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Operator
follows proper Lockout/Tagout procedures
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Operator
disconnects four hydraulic hoses
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Operator
disconnects two electrical connections
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Mechanical
latches are released
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The
car is rolled away from the cuber in-feed section and the other car is
rolled into place
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Hydraulic
hoses are reconnected
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Electrical
runs are reconnected
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Mechanical
latches are re-secured
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Line
shaft drive couplings are connected (semi-auto operation only)
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The
cuber operator changes cuber operation from automatic to semiautomatic
(or vice versa)
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Undo
Lockout/Tagout
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Production
resumes
Ask
your Besser representative about how this innovative new product can
improve the efficiency of your plant or e-mail sales@besser.com.
Additional
Information >>
Round unit
cubes in the semi-automatic mode. |
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Cubes of the
double 45 or butterfly units created using the automatic mode. |
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