Processing Technologies International, LLC (PTi), Aurora, Illinois, has announced the release of its next-generation flat die servicing system – uCAMS™ (Universal Cleaning Assembly and Maintenance System). An enhanced design evolving from the original concept (patent pending) has brought even greater effectiveness to servicing flat dies with the upgrade for maintenance of chrome rolls and feed screws, called uCAMS™ Plus. This design transforms the functionality of the flat die service system into a multi-purpose “triple-play” for sheet extrusion-related critical component maintenance and service.
Mobility, ease of use by a single operator and safe accessibility continues to be significant advantage of PTi’s uCAMS™. All previous features included in the original uCAMS™ have evolved into the newest generation including a hand wheel mechanism for splitting flat dies and trunnion supports coupled with rollers that permit rotating die halves 180 degrees with ease.
Available in three models – 1500S, 2000S and 2500S, uCAMS™ accommodates servicing flat dies ranging from 710-2,500 mm widths by its unique adjustable trunnion supports, eliminating the need for multiple, width-specific carts and/or trunnions. This design feature allows uCAMS™ users to maximize application flexibilities by permitting effortless width adjustments to take place via the turn of an adjustment wheel, thereby allowing for precise placement and alignment of the die in the trunnion upright cradles that are integral to the unit. Furthermore, digital width position indicators coupled with special threaded mechanisms prevent unwanted position changes from occurring and accommodate a variety of die widths to be serviced with quick and easy set-ups.
Sold as an add-on upgrade to the base system, uCAMS™ Plus transforms into a servicing station for chrome rolls and feed screws, increasing the purpose of the system threefold. With the addition of special uCAMS™ Plus components, the system is converted to service chrome rolls and feed screws.
uCAMS™ Plus upgrade is comprised of two pairs of A-frame and feed screw roller support assemblies, each of which features stowage cradles that keep the components organized when they are not being used. By mounting the A-frame supports via means of toolless quick-pins to the upright die trunnion support cradles of the uCAMS™ frame, the unit is now able to service chrome rolls. Additionally, the A-frame supports feature recessed bronze rollers used to protect the chrome roll journals from damage when rotating in the supports during service activities. Similarly, by mounting the feed screw roller assemblies onto the A-frame supports via toolless quick-pins, the unit is easily converted into a feed screw service station. The maximum weight limits for uCAMS™ service components are 6000 lbs. for flat dies and chrome rolls and 2000 lbs. for feed screws.
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