Elevator Group

The elevator has a high clearance to minimize the damage caused by various cane containers that come into contact with the underside.

The elevator is height adjustable. This is controlled from the cab by two hydraulic cylinders supporting the elevator. These cylinders allow the elevator to be lowered in areas of overhead obstructions and to minimize height of platforms required to work on the secondary extractor and elevator drive system.

The elevator swings out to left- and right-hand side in a total of 180°. The elevator is made up of twin lengths of roller type chain, connected by slats, which are bolted to the chain links. The assembly is driven by orbital motors, mounted on both sides that are fully reversible to clear blockages.

Slats should be moved one link over after every 500 hours of operation. This will prolong the elevator chain life. Never install slats between two links.

To maintain correct chain tension, the drive motors are mounted to allow chain adjustment. The chain on each side is driven by a sprocket, which is mounted directly to the drive motor shaft.

The idler chain alignment sprockets are adjustable to allow correct clearance between the elevator chain and floor. The correct alignment is when the elevator chain just touches the wearstrips as it leaves the sprocket, yet does not allow cane to get under the slats.

The elevator must be in the UP position before swinging or damage will result. Before lowering elevator make sure elevator is directly behind machine.