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The Wedge unit is fully guarded. Plastic panels arehinged and equipped with latches for both convenienceand safety. The swing of each panel is reversible, andthe panels can only be opened with a screwdriver. Two models available to suit a variety of Wedgeconveyor applications Variable speed range available No computers, software, or logic components needed Flared entrance and exit for gentle product release Choice of Santoprene or Polyurethane chain (MultiSpanmodel) provides durability and quiet operation Identical design for inclining or declining > Speeds of up to 180 fpm (higher speeds...

Facilitate smooth product transitions > V-shape of high-friction brushprovides a continuous grippingcontact. Chain links intermesh for smooth, secure grip. Santoprenelinks for delicate products;Polyurethane links for products withmore abrasive surfaces. >

The WhisperTrax > WG-MIN MiniLink WedgeConveyor, with its 2.36Δ [60mm] wide, 0.4 [10mm] Brush-Top Polyurethane chain, is idealfor small products. The MiniLink Wedge canaccommodate a range of lightweight products, from 1Ԕ [25.4mm] to 10 [254mm] in height.Product width is adjustable from zero to 12Ԕ[305mm]. The conveyor uses an all stainless steel I-BeamӔ frame, eliminating plastic wearstrips and providing a cleaner, washdown-tolerant design. Support structures of powder-coated steel or stainless steel are available. The MiniLink Wedge Conveyor is offered in astandard ?positionable version...

The WhisperTrax > WG-MUL MultiSpanWedge Conveyor, featuring both Santoprene and Polyurethane chain, isideal for larger, heavier products. TheMultiSpan Wedge can accommodate product sizes from as small as 2Δ [51mm]up to 24 [610mm] in height. Productwidth is adjustable from zero to 24Ԕ [610mm]. Support structures of powder-coated steel or stainless steel areavailable. Like the MiniLink Wedge, the MultiSpan Wedge Conveyor is offered in both positionableӔ and fully adjustable versions.The positionable version is designed to beadjusted to a single product width and then manually locked in that...

The spacing between products (Փgap) is critical to the layout of the Wedge Unit. If thegap is too small, products could contact and interfere with each other through the curves.Use the following formula to determine the minimum gap for your product. > I NCHES MM min = 1 2R - H 1 > R = Radius of curve (see table at right)H = Height of product L = Length of productGap 10.85Ԕ / 275.6mm33.85 / 859.8mm R min = Minimum gap required foryour product ԕIf your incoming product does notmeet the minimum gap requirements, you may increase the velocity of theWedge Unit to pull the needed gap.Use the...

Corrugated Cardboard 7.3 lbs7.8 lbs 8.9 lbs8.4 lbs8.1 lbs5.6 lbs5.9 lbs 6.8 lbs6.4 lbs6.2 lbs Printed Cardboard Textured PlasticWet Non-Textured PlasticDry Metal / Glass8.9 lbs9.7 lbs11.3 lbs10.5 lbs > Corrugated Cardboard 6.2 lbs6.6 lbs 7.6 lbs7.1 lbs6.9 lbs4.8 lbs5.0 lbs 5.8 lbs5.4 lbs5.3 lbs Printed Cardboard Textured PlasticWet Non-Textured PlasticDry Metal / Glass7.6 lbs8.2 lbs 9.6 lbs8.9 lbs8.6 lbs >

Frame Width39.1 [994mm] Overall Width46.4Ԕ [1178mm] product Maximum Product Height forMiniLink Wedge Unit = 10 PH = Product Height 72Ԕ [1829mm]MinimumOffset Upper Product Elev. Overall Height =Upper Product Elev. + PH + 4.2 [107mm]orUpper Product Elev. + 6.6Ԕ [167mm]Whichever is greater Neck Height =Upper Product Elev. 12.9֔ [329mm] Base Height =Lower Product Elev. + PH + 4.2 [107mm]orLower Product Elev. + 6.6Ԕ [167mm]Whichever is greater product LowerProduct Elev. Base Length =46.0 [1167mm] Overall Length = 59.7Ԕ [1516mm] >

39.1 [994mm]for 0Ԗ12 Adjustment Option 48.4Ԕ [1229mm]for 012֔ Adjustment Option 51.1 [1299mm]for 12Ԗ24 Adjustment Option 60.4Ԕ [1534mm]for 1224֔ Adjustment Option PH = Product HeightCW = Chain WidthRc = Radius of Conveyor Centerline product > Minimum Offsetvaries with chain width(see table at left) Overall Height =Upper Product Elev. + PH + 7.4 [187mm]orUpper Product Elev. + CW + 7.4Ԕ [187mm]Whichever is greater Neck Height =Upper Product Elev. 9.4֔ [239mm] Base Height =Lower Product Elev. + PH + 4.2 [107mm]orLower Product Elev. + CW + 4.2Ԕ [107mm]Whichever is greater > CL LC LowerProduct...

The MultiSpan Wedge isavailable with a choice of chain material to best work with a given product material. Santoprene is ideal for glossy, finished or printed cardboard, plastic containers, or metal containers, while Polyurethane is excellent for corrugated or unprinted cardboard. The Wedge UnitΒs required Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) can be customer-supplied or provided by SpanTech. The VFD, featuring a soft start/stop capability, allows an adjustable range of speeds to best fit any conveying application. A Bottom Rail can provide an extra bearing surface to help support heavier...