The 575 Dual Drive Servo Shear mechanism is the latest generation of parallel shearing mechanisms developed for enhanced gob forming and for higher performances. The mechanism is designed for cutting speeds of 220 cuts per minute and higher. Two independent Linear motors allow for an optimal gob cut, minimizing the blade-to-glass contact time and giving the possibility of independent motion to each shear arm, resulting in better gob shapes, with minimal gob tilting due to the action of the shear blades. Linear motors and individual arm motion minimize drop guide disturbance to the gob drop and simplifying the setup for Multi Gob Application. The 575 Dual Drive Servo Shear allows independent control of shear arms:
- Motion time
- Stroke
- Center position
- Blade overlap
| Features | Benefits |
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Dual Drive with linear motors and independent cams |
Optimal gob cutting Cut rate up to 240 cpm Reduces gob shape deformation Reduces gob tilting Easier multi gob application |
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Modular Design |
Same components for all configurations Less maintenance cost Less parts in stock reduces total cost of ownership |
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Integrated Shear Spray |
Increases spray efficiency Reduces overspray Protects the orifice Adjusting needles at the shear body ends increases safety during adjusting operations |
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Open shear frame |
Improves gob drop visibility Safer operation of mechanism swing-in/out under the glass stream |
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Integral part of SMARTFEEDER |
Full gob control Provides huge benefits in Multi-Gob application |
Field upgrade proposal
Complexity
- Easy on BEG Feeder assembly (possible Feeder platform alteration needed)
- Technical evaluation to be done for competitors Feeders (possible Feeder platform alteration needed)
- Expected MC down time for installation: 10 Hours glass to glass
Availability
- Machine types: All
- Center distances: DG 4-3/8 – TG 3" – TG 4-3/8" – QC 3" – QC 1,83"
- Spout casing type: 555 – 585 – 503 – 515 – 81
Prerequisites
- FlexIS existing
- Stand Alone FX3 MC controller
- Good Glass conditioning
Implementation of upgrade
Engineering effort
- Prepare customized layout: 8 hours
Project management effort
- Specification: 8 hours
- Audit on site: 1 day
- Follow up: 8 hours
Service requirement
- 1 Mechanical SE: 3 days on site
- 1 Control SE: 3 days on site
Required training to be included
- 1 day