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Pushers
Pushers are used in applications requiring a package to be transferred
perpendicular to conveyor flow. Various designs exist to serve a wide range of
applications. Pushers can be mounted on the top, side, or bottom of conveyor
frames depending on the application. Rapid cycle rates can also be obtained with
pushers as well.
Types of Pushers
Side-Mounted Pusher
A Side-Mounted Pusher is a medium duty pusher designed to mount to conveyor side frame. Use a guided cylinder attached to pusher face.
Overhead Pusher
An Overhead pusher is a heavy duty pusher deigned to mount over top of conveyor. Typically has a carriage system with cam rollers to take side loading.
Under-Mounted Pusher
An Under-Mounted pusher is designed to mount underneath conveyor and operate between roller centers. Often used to pull products across conveyor.
Pusher Applications
Pushers are used to divert products perpendicular to the flow of the conveyor. Pushers can be used to either push or pull product on or off conveyor.
Pusher Benefits
- Very fast cycle rates can be obtained
- Easily bolts to bottom of conveyor frame
- Can be designed to take heavy side loads
Pusher Specifications
- Utilizes structural steel frame
- Actuation provided by pneumatic cylinder
- Proximity sensors or hall effect switch’s used depending on application and adjustability
- Larger overhead pushers designed with carriage/cam roller track
- All moving parts are properly guarded
Pusher Budgetary Price
Side-Mounted Pusher: $3,500
Overhead Pusher: $5,000
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