Eriez' provide a virtually maintenance-free way to move and elevate ferrous materials such as chips, turnings, small parts, and stampings, the company reported. Except for an externally mounted drive motor, the unit is self-contained, and the conveyor mechanism is completely enclosed. There are no moving external parts. Models featuring Tuf-Trac, an internal track system designed for low maintenance, quiet operation, and long service life, are also available.
Eriez' permanent magnet conveyors use a continuous series of powerful ceramic magnets to pick up and glide material along the stainless steel slider plate. Material is then discharged over the head end. Because of their liquid-tight construction, lower conveyor sections can be completely submerged in coolant sumps or tanks. The working face is self-cleaning, and excess fluids drain easily back into the tank.
High-quality steel and nonmagnetic stainless steel components are used for the structure, slider plate, and magnet assemblies. Conveyor housing construction is entirely liquid-tight (submerged units), and access panels are equipped with gaskets and seals.
The Model 6, 9 and 12 conveyors feature Eriez' Tuf-Trac drive system. The drive chain rides in oil impregnated Ultra High Molecular Weight (UHMW) track, designed to operate quietly and maximize conveyor life. Tuf-Trac eliminates the need for oil inside the conveyor housing.
The Model 6 conveyors are supplied with magnets on 12" centers (standard), supported by twin roller chains powered by a shaft mounted motor reducer. The Model 9 and 12 conveyors are supplied with magnets mounted on 12" centers (standard), supported by double pitch chain with oversize rollers powered by a shaft mounted motor reducer.
Motor size ranges from 1/3 to 10 HP, depending on size of conveyor and material to be moved. Conveyors are equipped with a spring-loaded chain take-up. Positive lubrication is provided for all bearings and moving parts.
Each of the four frame sizes are available with four to five standard slider bed widths. For restricted areas under smaller machines, or where a relatively small volume of material is to be moved, the Model 6, measuring 6-1/4" (159 mm) deep, is recommended. For larger areas and greater volumes, the 9-1/4" (235 mm) deep Model 9 conveyor is recommended. The Model 12, at 12-1/4" (311 mm) deep, provides the magnet power and large surface area to continuously remove large quantities of ferrous materials. Where exceptionally large quantities of chips are involved-up to 10 tons per hour (9,100 kg/hr)-the 21-1/4" (540 mm) deep Model 21 is recommended.
A wide variety of conveyor configurations, in all sizes and widths, can be assembled from standard sections. This makes it easy and economical to provide special units to service hard-to-reach areas under presses, mills, cutoff saws, or other machines. Standard conveyors are available as straight horizontal units or with an angle incline up to 90°. An SS Model is available in the four standard sizes with large, sweeping radii to convey long, difficult-to-handle scrap or parts.
Available options include a variety of integral hoppers or tanks, a fine iron discharge arrangement, rigidized or manganese slider plates, support legs, demagnetizers, Vari-drive or SCR speed controls, on-off controls, and side guides.
For more information contact:
Eriez Manufacturing Co.
2200 Asbury Road
Erie, PA 16506
800-345-4946 / 814-835-6000
eriez@eriez.com
www.eriez.com