Model “DCE” Photo Eye Controlled Air Operated Pallet Accumulating Drag Chain Conveyor
Photo Eye Controlled Air Operated Pallet Accumulating Drag Chain Conveyor
ACSI Model DCE is a low-profile drag chain conveyor for photo-eye-controlled accumulation of compatible pallets. Two conveyor-chain strands support and move the load, while air-operated clutches and photoelectric sensors control individual zones for automatic staging without pallet-to-pallet pressure. The model provides a quiet, positive-drive alternative to roller conveyor when pallet construction and runner orientation are suitable for chain support, making it useful in pallet handling and transfer layouts.
Standard Specifications
Frame — 9" x 7 gauge powder painted formed steel channel frames. Sections are bolted together with splice plates and floor supports.
Chain — (2) 60F single pitch conveyor chains, straight side bar, on 36" centers.
Chain Guide — Keystock.
Floor Supports — 24” to top of chain. One support supplied at each end of conveyor and at each bed joint.
Motor — 1 HP 230/460-3-60 TE motor, C-Face. Motor and speed reducer are located underneath conveyor frame.
Speed Reducer — Heavy duty worm gear for C-Faced mounted motor.
Sprockets — Hardened sprockets with 1-15/16" diameter CRS drive shaft.
Bearings — Sealed, pre-lubricated with cast iron housing.
Accumulation Zones — Standard zones are 60" long with a maximum of 20 zones per single drive. Each zone is driven by an air clutch and controlled by a photo eye.
Power Supply — 120VAC power supply controls accumulation feature with 24VDC output. Power supply will control 50 accumulation zones.
Sensing Device — Photo electric sensor in each zone. Detects product presence and activates accumulation feature if downstream zone is occupied.
Speed — 30 FPM constant speed.
Capacity — 15,000 lbs. maximum distributed live load at 30 FPM. Unit (pallet / product) load maximum is 3,000 lbs. for 5’ lg. zone. Maximum motor size 3 HP.
Optional Equipment
Elevation — 12” minimum (with adjustment to 13”) to top of chain, made available by modification. Contact factory.
Accumulation Zones — 48", 54", and 72" long. Frame lengths change with zone lengths. For other zone lengths, contact factory.
Diffused Photo Eyes — To be used when retro-reflective photo eyes can't be used due to product interference.
Motors — Single phase, energy efficient.
Chain Centers — Other chain centers and multiple chains available, 18" minimum chain centers. Contact factory.
Speeds — For speeds greater than 30 FPM, contact factory.
Electrical Controls — Magnetic starters and push button stations; manual motor starters with overload protection, others.
Applications / Features
- ►Handles pallets
- ►Quiet operation
- ►Low profile -12"
- ►Photo eye controlled
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