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Ramsey Take Out Arm Drives

Ramsey Take Out Arm Drives

Ramsey Take Out Arm Drives

Product catalog summary
Introduction
IS machines utilize take out arms to transfer glassware from molds to dead plates efficiently. Proper synchronization is crucial, especially at high production rates, to avoid issues like irregular spacing and increased breakage.

Improvement in Take Out Arm Performance
Ramsey Products has developed a solution using high-performance RPV silent chains instead of traditional belts, significantly extending the life of take out arm drives. This innovation eliminates belt slip, reduces maintenance downtime, and increases throughput.

Features of Ramsey Take Out Arms
  • Compatibility with most IS machines
  • Extended drive life and reduced maintenance
  • Available as complete drives or retrofit kits
  • Overload protection option
  • Pre-shipment dynamic testing


Retrofit Kits and Complete Take Out Arms
Retrofit kits allow conversion of existing belt-driven arms to RPV chain drives, offering an economical upgrade without needing new housings. Complete take out arms are compact and ready for use, designed specifically for RPV chains and sprockets.

Economic Benefits
Ramsey drives reduce costs associated with frequent belt replacements and downtime. The payback period for retrofitting is often just a few months, making it a cost-effective investment.

Performance and Savings
Field tests show Ramsey drives last significantly longer than belt drives, providing substantial annual savings and reducing downtime. Charts indicate potential savings and drive life comparisons.

Conclusion
Ramsey take out arms offer a durable, maintenance-free solution for IS machines, proven through extensive testing. They provide a reliable alternative to traditional belt-driven systems, enhancing productivity and reducing operational costs.
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R AMS E Y Take Out Arm Drives FOR INDEPENDENT SECTION ( IS) MACHINES

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1 Improving Take Out Arm Performance IS machines rely on take out arms to efficiently and accurately transfer hollow glassware from the mold to the dead plate. When functioning properly, the take out arm is synchronized with blow molds and glassware is uniformly spaced on the conveyor. As production rates and line speeds increase, the proper functioning of the take out arm becomes especially critical. A common problem with belt driven take out arms is the loss of synchronization due to belt slip or failure. This results in irregular product spacing, increased breakage, decreased throughput, and...

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10.0 8.0 6.0 0.0 4.0 2.0 RAMSEY DRIVE PAYBACK TIME Number of Belt Replacements Per Year Payback Time in Months 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 Results based on retrofitted 6 1/4” Ramsey take out arm in a high production bottling plant. TAKE OUT ARM RETROFIT KITS SAVE MONEY Ramsey retrofit kits allow take out arms from other manufacturers to be converted to RPV silent chain drives. Kits provide all of the internal components that are necessary to convert an existing take out arm to a Ramsey chain driven take out arm. The kit is installed in an existing take out arm housing, so there is no need to buy...

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Ramsey Products Europe Lansinkesweg 4-003 7553 AE Hengelo (Ov) P.O. Box 960 7550 AZ Hengelo (Ov) The Netherlands Ph +31 (0) 742503308 Fax +31 (0) 742506485 [email protected] For over 40 years, Ramsey has been supplying chain to the international market. Our goal is to provide the widest range of top quality Inverted tooth chains, unmatched service and competitive prices. Please contact Ramsey and let us show you how we can help enhance your growth and success. Printed in U.S.A. Catalog TOA3.11 Ramsey Products Corporation P.O. Box 668827 Charlotte, NC 28266-8827 Ship To: 135 Performance...

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