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BULK HOPPER/FEEDER
Model AP980-BH

Constucted of 1/4" plate steel on 6" I-beam with 4" support members. 1/2" UHMW plastic lined bottom and chain return. Two WH78 drag chains with 1/2" welded steel flights. Side extensions made of 1/4" steel plate. Split drive sprockets for easy installation and maintenance. Standard leg extensions are 30". Capacity without side extensions is 8.55 cu yards with side extensions 9.60 cu. yds.

Option: Variable speed pulley drive

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CHAIN CONVEYOR Model AP980

Series 2432 constructed of 1/4" plate steel sides, trough bottom, and chain return. Plastic lined trough bottom and chain return. 2 3/6" discharge shaft and 1 15/16" tail shaft with four hole flange bearings, heavy duty chain take ups, motoe mount, and discharge sprout. Dimensions: 24" wide x 32' long. Drive package includes 5HP, 3P TEFC electric motor with 20:1 gear reducer.

Options: Leg kit to install conveyor and spout from hopper to hopper.

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BAGGER Model AP980-AB/MB

Capacity of approx. 40 cubic feet and constructed mostly of 1/4" steel plate with laser cut access and maintenance panels for inspection and preventive maintenance. The main body has replaceable 3/$" internal side wear plates to extend body life. The Product discharge is 80" from floor. The heavy duty 24" wide internal belt conveyor and leveling chain is powered by 5HP, 3P, 60 Hertz l800 RPM TEFC motor, controlled by a Horton pneumatic clutch and brake module. The AP980 Bagger uses the latest Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Micro technology availible to provide easy and reliable operation. The operator control panel is mounted on a flexible cable so it can be positioned left or right and has a preset capability for eight different size bags. A product belt override switch is also located on the control panel to enable the operator to advance the material to be bagged to the filler spout before starting the machine. Adjustable photo detectors sense product levels and the PLC automatically makes adjustments to fill the bagger as needed. New variable frequency drive permits exact speed for your product to be bagged. The AP980-MB Bagger comes with two pneumatically operated spouts of your choice: 8 qt., 20qt., 40qt., 2 cu. ft., 3 cu. ft. The AP980-AB is used with form, fill and seal system.

Options: Variable speed drive and pneumatic controlled cutoff gate.

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FORM, FILL AND SEAL SYSTEM Model 2080

An advanced, reliable system form bags from economical center-fold stock film, fills and seals them accurately at rates up to 30 bags per minute. Vent holes are punched to varying sizes and pattern specifications. Conveyor easily adjusts to accommodate different bag sizes. Micro-processor controlled operation ensures reliability and consistent performance. Corrosion resistant, heavy-duty contruction for ease of cleaning and long lasting service.

Options: Bottom bag gusseter, hot air sealer, die-cut handle former, date coder.

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UPRIGHT BAG CONVEYOR Model AP980-BC

Constructed of 1/4" formed channel stringers adn 10 ga. "V" trough slide pan with 2" tubular adjustable legs. 6" crowned and lagged head pulley with 6" self cleaning tail pulley, 12" wide belt, adjustable upper and lower bag guide rail system for 20 and 40 lb. bags as well as 2 and 3 cu. ft. bags, 14' long, 1h.p. 3 phase 1750 RPM electric motor, right angle drive gear reducer, blet speed of 45 f.p.m. and quick latch drive guards.

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IN-LINE BAG POSITIONING CONVEYOR Model AP980-PC

Made of 1/4" formed channel stringers with 1/4" slide pan. Bag turning conveyor surface of 30" wide PVC slick top belt with "B" section "V" guide. Head and tail pulleys are 4.5" O.D> Belt carrier surface is 11 gauge. Adjustable height from 12" to 24" by means of adjustable legs. Powered by a 1 HP, 3 phase motor, right angle gear reducer, and belt speeds of 124 FPM. It has adjustable tuning device so to deliver bottom first print up bags every time.

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SEMI-AUTOMATIC BAG PALLETIZER Model AP980-SABP

Constructed with 8" heavy duty channel side rail conveyors with 24" wide traction grip belt over idler rollers, 18' long bottom conveyor is equipped with 2HP TEFC motor and the 7' long top flattening conveyor is equipped with a 1 HP TEFC motor. The flattening conveyor has an adjustable height control for all size bags. Operator platform is 5'x5' with guard rails mounted on stationary 60" above floor level, hydrautically operated scissor lifts with foot actuated controals lower filled pallets as they are stacked, stacking guide boxes are provided to enable the operator to stack neat attractive looking pallets. Each lift has a capacity of 4000lbs. and its own hydraulic tank.