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DESCRIPTION OF CHIPPER COMPONENTS
Chipper Drum This is the component in which the knives are
mounted. The chipper drum is dynamically
balanced and should not be welded on or modified.
Chipper Shaft This shaft is connected to the drum by means of two
bushings, then rests on a pair of pillow block bearings
for support.
Chipper Bearings These support the chipper drum.
Chip Pockets Each drum is designed with chip pockets to allow for
accumulation until discharged.
Chipper Base The chipper base holds the chipper drum assembly
and its bearings. The base is a welded construction.
Knife Anvil The chipper knife cuts against the knife anvil. The
knife anvil is adjustable. See "Inspecting and
Adjusting Anvil on page 33", for proper adjustment.
Chipper Knife These are attached to the knife holder with four
bolts per knife.
Knife Holder These are the fixtures mounted in the drum to which the
knives are bolted.
Feed Wheel Feeds the material at steady rate to the chipper
drum.
Drum Lock Pin A steel pin used to stabilize the drum when
changing knives. It is located on the side of the
chipper base.
Chipper Hood Allows the operator access to the chipper drum.
NOTE: Some options are not available for every drum chipper, check your parts book to see
which options apply to your drum chipper.
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