Sterlco TG 1200 Series Thermoform Granulators - Manual (Page 9)

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Chapter 2: Functional Description
2-1 Models Covered in This Manual
This manual provides the necessary instructions for the installation, set-up, and maintenance
of our TG1244 (44”), TG1256 (56”) and TG1274 (74”) thermoforming granulators.
2-2 General Description
The thermoform granulator is a rugged, low-profile, rotary-cutting machine, designed to cut,
chip, and granulate the toughest thermoforming materials with a minimum expenditure of
horsepower.
A massively-built, high-inertia rotor with inclined knives gives more linear inches of cut,
greater capacity, and assures long, trouble-free service.
This extra capacity (not needed for normal operation) provides some surge capacity for
handling any incorrectly thermoformed material (as at initial start-up), which has not been
trimmed.
The access panel easily lifts off to fully expose the removable screen(s), the upstroke bed
knives, and rotor knives. Covers on the opposite side can be removed to expose the
downstroke bed knife shields and knives.
Reclamation of skeletal webs, sheet, and small parts for inclusion and application in any type
of thermoforming or extruding equipment is a specifically designed capability, and depending
on the screen size used, this machine will provide granulate or chips to meet most
requirements.
With no special enclosures, this granulator sets the industry standard for noise reduction with
95 dbA or less in most applications. Our traditional ruggedness includes heavy steel knife
blocks and a cutting chamber made of thick steel plate with oversize bearing housings.
Safety interlock switches prevent starting the machine with the in-feed chute or front access
door removed.