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T E CHNOLOG Y
Caterpillar Haul-Offs for
larger profiles and pipes
EXtRUsioN machinery manufacturer
Boston Matthews has launched a new
range of Caterpillar Haul-offs. theProCat
range is designed to pull larger profiles
and pipes that require more power and
product contact than ‘standard’ sized
profile and pipe haul-offs.
Robust, heavyweight construction
ensures stable, vibration-free pulling,
even for products that require high levels
of vacuum during the extrusion process.
The larger construction incorporates
longer conveyors to maximise the
overall contact length with the product,
to provide greater pulling efficiency and
overall consistency.
Theconveyorsaredrivenandcontrolled
by dual high-performance aC brushless
motors and precision gearboxes utilising
high resolution encoder feedback. A
high level of torque is generated while
maintaining the consistent pulling speeds
essential for high quality production. AC
technology is claimed to be both more
accurate and more energy efficient than
DC alternatives.
Each conveyor is fitted with grooved
rubber gripping pads to ensure
maximum grip on the product without
causing damage or distortion. A choice
of conveyor coverings is available to
exactly match the product characteristics
or production environment. a floating
air top track assists with line start-up
and also provides protection against
machine damage should any ‘out of
shape’ pipe or profile be produced.
the flexible top track enables the
ProCat to ‘absorb’ any inconsistencies
in the product, and reduces any
negative impact it may have on the
performance of the rest of the extrusion
line. The pneumatic air top positioning
feature allows the operator to easily and
repeatedly set up the ProCat, ensuring
consistent production performance.
adjustable product in-let guides
ensure the profile or pipe is correctly
positioned in-line to enable themaximum
contact to be achieved. tunnel in-let and
out-let guides provide complete operator
safety. The ProCat is fully guarded and
CE marked.
Boston Matthews technical sales
director Simon Brookes stated, “As the
originators of the Caterpillar Haul-off
we understand that without repeatable,
accurate and consistent pulling of the
extrudate, all other operations are put
into jeopardy.”
Boston Matthews – UK
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