Engineering Specification, 100 ton Stretching & Detwisting Machine (O/No. 63560
100 ton Stretching & Detwisting Machine (O/No. 63560)
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| Process: | Stretching & Detwisting of sections in a maximum opening of 10 1/2″ and minimum jaw opening of 7″ | |
| Construction: | Horizontal type with fabricated steel bedplate. One double-acting ram | |
| Main Characteristics: | Number of main rams | 1 |
| Power of main ram | 100 tonf | |
| Stroke of main ram | 5′ 0″ | |
| Distance between grip housings | 2′ 0″ (without main platform) | |
| Total angle of detwist | 270 degrees | |
| Detwisting power | 12 HP | |
| Detwist speed | 1 1/2 rpm | |
| Traversing power | 3 HP | |
| Overall Dimensions: | 72′ 0″ x 5′ 7″ x 12′ 2″ high | |
| Floor level to grip centre line | 2′ 8″ | |
| Tail crosshead adjustment | increments of 24″ | |
| Working Pressure: | 2 tonf/sq.inch | |
| Medium: | High grade mineral oil | |
| Supply Tank: | One – 300 gallons | |
| Pump Unit: | Oilgear Duplex Pump, variable delivery, type DGX 602509, at a high working pressure of 2800 psi and a low working pressure of 300 psi, together with Oilgear valves | |
| Electric Motor: | One – 80 HP, 970 rpm, totally enclosed fan cooled | |
| One – Star/Delta starter | ||
| Speeds: | Rapid traverse | 255 in/min |
| Stretch | 174 in/min | |
| Return | 695 in/min | |
This specification was kindly provided by Rhodes Interform
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