Accelerator Upgrade
The Alpha™ Rack and Pinion Accelerator Upgrade is the ideal solution for tube and pipe producers seeking improved operational performance. Designed to significantly improve repeatability of cut length tolerance, the Accelerator Upgrade will improve mill productivity and reduce maintenance. The upgrade is simple to install and requires no special foundation.
Prime candidates for the Alpha™ Rack and Pinion Accelerator upgrade include Alpha™ Shears with unreliable, maintenance intensive hydraulic accelerator units.
Features
AC Motor Technology
- Higher throughput
- Repeatable cut length tolerance
- Reduced scrap
Simple Maintenance
- Simple access lubrication points for quick greasing
- Straightforward maintenance processes
Rack and Pinion Drive
- Improved cut length accuracy
- Low backlash design
- Greater dependability
Closed Loop Control System
- Optimized continuous closed loop control
- Dieset and tube speed position feedback
- Simple drive tuning
