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Advanced box tipping.


Lincolnshire-based Tong tong 1  
tr.v. tonged, tong·ing, tongs
To seize, hold, or manipulate with tongs.



[Back-formation from tongs.
 Engineering (tel:01790 752771), experts in box tippers, have developed the Control-Flow 180 - a machine that inverts a bit further so that all boxes are fully emptied.

This model features a tipping angle of 165[degrees] and can handle a wide range of box shapes. The extra angle is achieved with the use of a second hydraulic ram, which tips the boxes an extra 25[degrees]. By lowering the in-line feed conveyor Conveyor

A horizontal, inclined, declined, or vertical machine for moving or transporting bulk materials, packages, or objects in a path predetermined by the design of the device and having points of loading and discharge fixed or selective.
 the angle can be increased by 180[degrees].

The extra angle is needed because of safety regulations that have been introduced, and which have resulted in many boxes being strengthened with interior cross members which can impede im·pede  
tr.v. im·ped·ed, im·ped·ing, im·pedes
To retard or obstruct the progress of. See Synonyms at hinder1.



[Latin imped
 complete emptying using conventional tippers.

An adjustable hydraulic lid clamp clamp (klamp) a surgical device for compressing a part or structure.

rubber dam clamp  a metallic device used to retain the dam on a tooth.


clamp
n.
 secures the box during tipping. Other features include a sliding door, in-line flow conveyor, light-beam security and micro-processor control via proximity sensors.
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Date:Jun 1, 2001
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