Thomas Lateral Feeder for Moulders
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Standard Features
- Efficiency Maximized with continuous lateral butt-feeding
- Cool and Quiet Operation with a pressure-compensating hydraulic system
- Quick Ratio Changes with independently adjustable speeds of lateral chain and feed drive rollers
- Chain Life Improved due to elevation of parts from four idler rollers
- Fast SetUp because bridge guides are quickly adjustable
- Quick Height SetUp Changes with adjustment cranks
- Durable and Quiet UHMW lateral feed chains
- Heavy-Duty Integrated steel frame moulder feeder
Optional Six-Wheel Bridge Feeder
Machine Operation:
(1) UHMW feed chains move parts laterally to polyurethane feed rollers
(2) A photo eye detects a part which causes feed rollers to lower onto part propelling--butt-feeding--it into moulder
(3) At the trailing end of the part, the feed rollers raise to allow the next part in. The cycle is repeated.
Physical dimensions:
Table lengths available --60", 72", 96", 144", 168"
Number of chains--4,5,6,7,8,9
Table widths available--30",36",48",60",96"
Height (adjustable) 30"-38"
Power-3-Phase, 230/460
Motors--Variable hydraulic
Standard material dimensions:
Length--16" Minimum
Width-- 1" Minimum
Thickness-- 0.25"-3"
Options:
- Tilt feeding
- Customized material dimensions
- Caster w/locks
- Six wheel bridge feeder
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