Cassette Style Pinch Roll Stands

Pinch rolls are used to assist in line thread-up or scrap removal when used in concert with a crop shear. They are also used to maintain material storage in the looping pit for removal by the feeder.

Automatic Feed Company pinch roll assemblies are unique in that they are standardized and fully interchangeable to ensure continued line uptime. The pinch roll assembly is a cassette style which allows for rapid replacement reducing maintenance down time. Cassettes may be changed on an “as needed” basis or at a pre-selected maintenance interval. The pinch roll assembly consists of two identically dimensioned, standard textured, chromed rolls that are driven through a common, dual output gearbox and motor assembly. The rolls open and close with pneumatic actuated cylinders with adjustable regulators; one for each end of the roll. Provisions for pneumatically operated roll wipers used for periodic, automatic cleaning the rolls is offered.