AEC AG Auger Series Granulator - Manual (Page 14)

6.5” Granulators Chapter 3: Installation 13 of 35
3-2 Installing the Safety Switches
Auger granulators are designed and intended for use under the mold of your injection
molding machine. Do not use this equipment for any other applications without consulting
the factory with application details for specific recommendations on guarding and safety.
Control Panel. An open contact is provided on the terminal strip in the granulator control
panel. These terminals are provided for customer wiring to an interlock switch installed on
the molding machine safety gate so the auger will stop when the gate is opened.
Feed Chute. An interlock switch is furnished at the auger infeed opening. This switch must
be satisfied by a customer-furnished feed chute. This feed chute must be designed in such a
fashion that will totally prohibit access to the auger by reaching uner, around, over, and
through molding machine guards. If you would like us to quote a suitable feed chute, please
furnish dimensions of the molding machine.
Safety Plug. Each auger granulator is furnished with a “safety plug” receptacle installed at
the feed end of the auger. The mating plug for the receptacle is shipped separately from the
granulator. This plug is provided with a one foot chain, the end of which must be
permanently affixed to the molding machine, positioned so that it can be plugged into the
receptacle only when the auger is in its intended position under the mold. Removal of the
granulator from its intended position must require removal of the safety plug, whicih will
deactivate the control circuite. The safety chain must also be affixed in the same manner
when the auger is used with conveyors, separators, or other feed systems.
Emergency Stop. Access to the emergency stop buttons at the end of the auger and the top of
the electrical panel must not be restricted in any way. Relocation of the switch is
recommended if necessary to avoid any restrictions. Please consult the factory with
installation details for specific recommendations.