Scrap Cutter
Our scrap cutting machines are designed to contribute to the safety of your operation. Scrap is cut into manageable lengths for regrinding or removal. They eliminate the need for cutting the product with saws or shears and the injuries associated with these methods. Our optional accumulator keeps scrap off of the floor, preventing tripping and slipping hazards. They also reduce the man-hours required during product set-up.
The design of our machine incorporates two knives mounted in rotating shafts. Zero backlash gearing connects the shafts. This causes the material to be cut in a shearing action. The knives are manufactured from Hardened Tool Steel and can be sharpened.
The machine has adjustment to work at most product flight line heights. A speed potentiometer varies the speed of the 5 horsepower DC motor to match the product speed. Speeds up to 240 feet per minute can be accommodated. An adjustable timer is used to vary the length of the scrap to suit the customer’s needs.
We are able to supply a variety of options for this machine. The frame can be supplied with casters to allow either in-line or cross-line movement of the machine. Another frame option is a swing-frame arrangement, which swings the entire machine out of the product line. An optional accumulator table is available to capture the scrap until it can be transferred to a rack or cart. The table has a pneumatic dump action to make this a fast and convenient operation.
The machine is fully guarded and interlocked to guarantee safe operation.
Remember custom is what we do!
Please contact us with your specific requirements. Our engineering staff awaits the opportunity to meet your needs!!
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Rotary Weep-Hole
Similar to our Nailslotting line, our Rotary Weep-hole Punch Inserts or Drag style Weep-Hole Punches are being used by a large number of vinyl siding manufacturers at line speeds in excess of 200 feet per minute. They have proven to be effective in producing a quality product while helping to reduce manufacturing costs. Their durability and quality results have made them the choice of many extruded vinyl manufacturers.
The punch wheel is Urethane coated and driven by the product. The punches and anvils are manufactured from high-speed steel and machined to match the customer’s product profile, producing a clean cut. A pneumatic cylinder is used to engage and disengage the punch wheel from the product.
The Weep-hole units are supplied as a quick-change insert. The Weep-Hole Insert can be mounted by itself or on a Puller Mount Quick Change Plate, Stand Alone, or with another piece of equipment, such as a Nailslotter, or Puller. Using our Standard Quick Change Mounts, customers can change a Weep-Hole Insert in less than one minute!
Our Weep-Hole Inserts have many features that bring a quick payback to the user. They have been designed to be both durable and light. The ease of adjustment and sharpening helps reduce the cost of maintenance. The use of durable Hardened Tool Steel & Carbide for cutting edges extends tool life. Other Weep-Hole components are made from anodized aluminum, Bronze, Zinc Plated mild steel or stainless steel to minimize corrosion.
Remember custom is what we do!
Please contact us with your specific requirements. Our expert staff awaits the opportunity to meet your needs.
- Published in Custom Machine Building, Vinyl Tooling
Rotary Perforators
Patterned hole perforators are designed for high speed perforation of vinyl soffit. Hole patterns are the customer’s option. All components are machined to precise tolerances. Precision is critical due to the number of components in this style of rotary perforator. All Punch Rings, Die Button Rings. & Shafts are machined on CNC indexing milling machines that will produce finished part tolerances within +/- 0.0001 inch.
We have designed the Punches and Die Buttons to give exacting production performance. A spring loaded, Precision Ground, Zero Clearance, Antibacklash gear system has been designed to provide precision alignment of the punching and die shafts.
Basket weave perforators are also specially designed for high speed perforation of vinyl soffit. They may be used in the production line or off line as desired by the production crew.
All punching wheels and die wheels are machined to exacting tolerances. This precision punching mechanism will eliminate most of the product distortion normally encountered in this application.
Patterned hole and basket weave perforators can be designed to perforate center vinyl, double five, triple four, or other profiles of soffit with ease, along with Corner Bead (for Plastering applications). Replacement components are reasonably priced and precision made.
Drive motors are AC powered & geared to operate at the customer’s optimum operating speeds. Customer specification of electric drive manufacturer is encouraged to standardize electrical equipment on the production floor. Utilization of a combo PLC\HMI for Speed control & machine functions make operation easy!
Adjustable product guides and fully enclosed safety guards are standard on all rotary perforators.
We can also rebuild existing patterned hole or basket weave perforators and manufacture any needed replacement parts for the worn equipment.
In order to perforate extruded vinyl, an extremely rugged and accurate machine is needed. Alignment of punches to dies is critical to long cutting life and a quality product.
Our perforating machines accomplish this through use of zero backlash gearing. This gearing, along with holding tight tolerances on all parts, produces a machine that will enhance productivity and improve quality.
We also manufacture machines to produce a basket-weave pattern. The absence of slugs makes this a desirable process to some manufacturers.
Remember custom is what we do!
Please contact us with your specific requirements. Our expert staff awaits the opportunity to meet your needs.
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Rotary Nailslotting
Our Rotary Nailslotters or Drag style slotters are being used at line speeds in excess of 200 feet per minute. Their durability and quality results have made them the choice of many extruded vinyl manufacturers. Using our Standard Quick Change Mounts, customers can change from a Panel Nail Slotter Insert to an Accessory Nail Slotter Insert in less than one minute!
OUR NAILSLOTTERS!
NAIL SLOTTER INSERT
The rotary blades are manufactured from premium grade high-speed steel and are driven by the product. The anvil blocks are supplied with carbide inserts for long life. We can accommodate many different slot sizes and spacings. Slug chipping blades are also available to cut the scrap into small segments that can be sent directly back to the extruder.
When used in a quick-change system, our nail slotter inserts can be changed in less than one minute. Any needed maintenance can then be done without disrupting production. This system can be supplied as a stand-alone unit, on a Puller Mount quick Change Plate, on a Stand Alone Frame, or in combination with other units such as a weephole punch, Puller, or as a complete quick-change system with any of the above units.
MULTIPURPOSE SLOTTER
A Multipurpose Slotter configuration uses 2 Quick Change Slotting Inserts on the same frame to slot both legs of Inside and Outside Corner post simultaneously. This special frame allows both units to rotate 45 degrees either up or down from the horizontal position to provide maximum versatility. The units are also fully adjustable vertically (electrically or manually) to align with the product flight line. This Frame can also be used to Slot all Accessory Products along with a standard Panel. As easy as changing out one Nail Slot Insert with a Weep Hole Insert, and your off and running! We have a modular design that allows us to use the same components for different size products. Keeping things standard in this non-standard business is our JOB. This also allows us to keep items on the shelf and produce items in mass quantities keeping our replacement costs low and deliveries quick!
Our Slotters have many features that bring a quick payback to the user. They have been designed to be both durable and light. The ease of adjustment and sharpening helps reduce the cost of maintenance. The use of durable Hardened Tool Steel & Carbide for cutting edges extends tool life. Other slotter components are made from anodized aluminum, Bronze, Zinc Plated mild steel or stainless steel to minimize corrosion.
AIR ASSIST OPTION
We also offer an Air Assist option in which an Air Motor is attached to the Nail Slotter Shaft to reduce drag on the Part & Puller. You cannot run a Part thru on the bench without helping push the product thru. This works well when a Slotter has more than 2 blades on one shaft.
SOFFIT SLOTTER
Special units to punch slot vent openings in soffit panels valleys have been designed and are in use in several facilities. These units use an integral puller to provide smooth and trouble free operation. We have several different styles. Please ask for info!
Remember custom is what we do!
Please contact us with your specific requirements. Our expert staff awaits the opportunity to meet your needs.
- Published in Design & Build, Vinyl Tooling