Heavy Duty Chain Driven Photo Eye Controlled Pallet Accumulating Conveyor

ACSI Model 251CDE is a heavy-duty chain-driven live roller conveyor for electrically operated, photo-eye-controlled pallet accumulation. Non-contact sensors monitor each zone and stop the trailing zone when the downstream position is occupied, providing zero-pressure staging and controlled release of compatible pallets and heavy unit loads. The model combines positive roller drive, enclosed chains, external zone connections, and a published maximum unit load of 4,000 pounds for automated pallet handling conveyor applications.

Standard Specifications

Frame — Heavy duty 12-1/2″ deep x 7 gauge powder painted formed steel channel with heavy duty cross braces. Frames are bolted with splice plates and floor supports.

Rollers — 2-1/2″ diameter x 11 gauge steel rollers, grease packed and labyrinth sealed bearings, 1-1/16″ hex shaft. Rollers are spaced on 4″ or 6″ centers, set 7⁄8″ low.

Floor Supports — Adjustable 25-5/8″ to 30-1/4″ (HD-4) from floor to top of roller, for each end of conveyor and at each bed joint along with knee braces for each support. Supports on 5 foot centers, change with zone length. Minimum elevation with standard drive location 24″.

Drive — Located near center of conveyor length, underneath conveyor frame.

Drive Chain — RC #40 chain used for roller-to-roller connections, RC #60 chain drives each zone. Chains are totally enclosed by metal guards.

Accumulation Zones — Standard zone lengths are 60″ long with a maximum of 30 zones per single drive. Each zone is controlled by photo eye.

Sensing Device — NEMA 1 photoelectric sensor in each zone detects presence of product and activates accumulation feature in the trailing zone if upstream zone is occupied.

Motor — ¾ HP 230/460-3-60 TE motor.

Electrical Controls — 120 VAC input power supply. Power supply has an output of 24 VDC, 4 amp maximum.

Power Supply — 120 VAC power supply controls accumulation feature with 24 VDC output. Power supply will control 50 accumulation zones.

Conveyor Speed — 30 FPM constant roller speed.

Capacity — Minimum unit load — 50 pounds. 4000 pounds maximum unit load. Total conveyor live load not to exceed Load Capacity Chart (see catalog page). For loads less than 50 lbs. you must consult factory.

Speed Reducer — Heavy duty, sealed worm gear, C-Face reducer.

Bearings — Non-reversing sealed pre-lubricated with cast iron housing.

Filter/Regulator — Mounted to conveyor side frame. 50 PSI recommended operating pressure with free air consumption of .001 cu. ft. per sensor operation.

Optional Equipment

Accumulation Zones — 4″ roller centers 36″, 40″, 44″, 48″, 52″, 56″ and 72″ long. 6″ roller centers 36″, 42″, 48″, 54″ and 72″ long. Frame lengths change with zone lengths.

Tread Rollers — 2-5/8″ diameter x 7 gauge steel, 1-1/16″ hex shaft.

Floor Supports — Higher or lower supports available, adjustable or fixed type.

Side Mounted Drive — Drive unit mounted to side of conveyor in lieu of underneath conveyor frame. 14″ minimum elevation to the top of roller.

Time Delay Restart — Allows for product to be unloaded from discharge zone of conveyor without immediate movement of next load into discharge zone.

Conveyor Speed — Constant and variable speeds between 10 and 70 FPM available.

Motor — Single phase, energy efficient, explosion proof, etc. Other HP available.

Electrical Controls — Magnetic starters and push button stations; manual motor starters with overload protection, others.

Optional Loads — Capacity available to 6000 lbs. unit loads.

Rollers Set High — Rollers set ¼″ high above side rail. Frame is 11-3/8″ deep x 7 gauge formed steel channel.

MODEL 251CDE

Applications / Features

  • Zero pressure accumulation
  • Electrically operated
  • Heavy duty construction
  • Chain driven rollers
  • Photo eye controlled
  • Zone connections outside frame for easy installation
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