Bale cutters.

Literature describes a recently designed compact, versatile and strong bale cutter. The 1/2" thick by 32" wide replaceable tool steel knife blade enables even, narrow splicing of natural rubber or synthetic bales, according to the literature. The superior rigidity is said to enable cutting of fiber and some plastic bales. The removable safety screen enables maintenance personnel to have full access to all moving parts. The precision ground carbon steel knife blade holder is fully guided by four full circle bronze guide bearings. These bearings are fitted with alemite grease fittings which require one cubic inch of grease per week of operation. The company is said to be the first and only guillotine manufacturer to incorporate a cast urethane blade striker plate, according to the literature. Unlike the most common striker plates, such as carbon steel, brass, lead or hard wood, urethane will not splinter and adhere to the cut bales, thereby contaminating the product. Compulsory two-hand control valves are standard equipment, making it mandatory for the operator to have both hands on the side control panel while the blade is moving. Should the operator remove one or both hands, the blade will stop immediately, according to the literature.

Rubber City Machinery

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