Slicer/Applicator
SS-10.DOC:1/26/2007 11:08 AM
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Stroke Speed
Hydraulic Slicers - The speed of the slicing stroke is adjusted with the hydraulic flow-control valve
on the side of the slicer frame.
All-Electric Slicers - The speed of the slicing stroke is adjusted with the key pad on the operator
interface.
Stroke speed should be adjusted so that the cluster moves across the blade at a speed matching that
of the conveyor. Variations to this may be desired and can be determined upon actual application.
The speed of the overall stroke cycle must be fast enough to allow the cluster to be at the original
starting position when it is time to start the forward motion of the next cycle.
The maximum recommended stroke speed is dependent upon the stroke length. Longer stroke
lengths require more mechanical travel of the cluster assembly thus limiting the allowable number of
strokes per minute. The following table lists the maximum strokes per minute for the listed stroke
lengths.
Stroke Length
in Inches
Product Size
in Inches
Hydraulic Usage in
GPM
Max Recommended
Strokes/Minute
2.0 1.5 5.3 176
2.5 2.0 5.0 168
3.0 2.5 4.8 160
3.5 3.0 4.6 152
4.0 3.5 4.3 144
4.5 4.0 4.1 136
5.0 4.5 3.8 128
5.5 5.0 3.6 120
6.0 5.5 3.4 112
Maximum Recommended Strokes per Minute
Note: The maximum rating of the slicer is 176 strokes/minute.
Other factors that affect the stroke speed are:
1. Shuttle Conveyor - Slicers equipped with a shuttle conveyor should not exceed 120
strokes/minute.
2. Quick Return - The quick return feature becomes largely ineffective at speeds above 70
strokes/minute.
3. Product Pusher - Slicers equipped with a product pusher should not be run at speeds above
140 strokes/minute.
Changing the Thickness Range
Figure 16 shows the adjustment bolts for the slice thickness range and slice gap on standard
thickness trays.
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