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LR-2000 Series

LR-2000 Series

LR-2000 Series

Product catalog summary
Introduction
The document provides an overview of the Brown Machine Model LR-2000 and LR-2000S Lip Rollers, designed for rolling or curling lips on round, thermoformed containers. The LR-2000 is suitable for materials like polystyrene and APET, while the LR-2000S is for polypropylene. These machines operate at high speeds, processing over 3,500 cups per minute for polystyrene and 2,500 for polypropylene.
Machine Operation
Products are fed onto a conveyor belt, delivered to crowd rollers, and passed through an oven to curling screws that roll the lips. The design allows for quick changes and maintenance, with modular construction and easy access for speed adjustments.
Safety Features
  • High visibility guards for operator safety.
  • Bilingual safety tags with pictograms.
  • Flanged disconnect on electrical enclosure and padlockable main electrical disconnect.
  • Large red stop buttons that lock in the off position.
Lip Roller Options
  • Full enclosed guard package with easy access step.
  • CE & CSA approved, air regulator and nozzle, independent infeed conveyor, product detection photo eye, and casters on the mainframe.
  • Various approvals and international voltages available.
  • Spare parts kits and custom options.
Specifications
Both models offer left or right-hand operation, 5 hp variable frequency drive, and specific voltage requirements. They feature different screw thread lengths, oven lengths, control zones, and product diameters. Operating adjustments include speed, oven temperatures, curling screw position, and more.
Company Overview
Brown Machine has been serving the thermoforming industry since 1952, known for innovative and durable equipment. They provide a wide range of products and services globally, supporting various materials and markets such as disposable cups, food packaging, automotive, and more.
Contact Information
Brown Machine LLC is headquartered in Beaverton, Michigan, offering global support with a full range of services and parts available 24/7.
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Catalog excerpts

LR-2000 Series-1

Speed and Quality Through Four Screw Lip Rolling Performance Brown Machine Model LR-2000 and LR-2000S Lip Rollers are designed to roll or curl lips on round, thermoformed containers. The LR-2000 is designed for products from traditional materials as polystyrene and APET, where the new LR-2000S is designed for products from special materials as polypropylene. These units are operating in production at rates in excess of 3,500 cups per minute in polystyrene and 2,500 cups per minute in polypropylene. Safety Features • • • • • The product is fed onto a conveyor belt which delivers the product to the crowd rollers. The crowd rollers spin the stack of parts and feeds them through the oven section to the curling screws. Multiple curling screws capture the parts, roll the lip, and feed them out of the machine. Screw Head Assembly Crowd Roller Assembly The curling screws can be rapidly changed by simply tilting the oven and replacing the curling screw sleeves. The modular type construction provides easy maintenance for removal of the oven, infeed head and discharge screw. Easy access belt sheave allows for a full range of speed changes. All this allows for fast product-to-product changes over time. The result of this machine design provides a high quality lip rolling performance at a high speed. Guards. Designed to provide high visibility and easy access for operator safety. Safety Tags. Bilingual with pictographic tags are standard. Flanged disconnect on electrical enclosure. Main Electrical Disconnect. Has Padlock. Stop Buttons. Large red palm stop buttons are standard. When depressed, they lock in the off position and must be pulled and rotated back into a reset position. Full Enclosed Guard Package with 8" Step to Allow Easy Access to Oven CE & CSA Approved Air Regulator and Nozzle Independent Infeed Conveyor Product Detection Photo Eye Casters on the Mainframe Curling Screws (Not Included with Machine) Spare Parts Packages UL / CE / CSA / HSE Approval Available International Voltages Available Spare Parts Kits Start-Up and Training Custom Options

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LR-2000 Series-2

LR-2000 Series Lip Rollers Specifications Left or Right hand operation Left or Right hand operation 5 hp (3.73 kW) Variable frequency drive 5 hp (3.73 kW) Variable frequency drive 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz; primary 120 volts, 1 phase, 60 hertz; secondary 480 volts, 3 phase, 60 hertz; primary 120 volts, 1 phase, 60 hertz; secondary Temperature Control Unit Screw Thread Length Oven Length Oven Control Zones Four zones Product Diameters Operating Adjustments Operating speed Oven temperatures Curling screw position Crowd roll position Feed rate (crowd roller angle) Oven guide rod position (intake...

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