Features of Reject Cart:
● The scrap car consists of series of U shaped cradles mounted to a steel base frame. The floor of the frame is covered along its entire length to prevent scrap from protruding down below the car and impeding the cars movement. One side of the car has flanged wheels to guide the car. The opposite side wheels are plain to allow for expansion. The wheels are mounted on a solid steel axle and run in anti-friction bearings that are bolted to the main frame.
● The Reject Cart is powered by an Automatic Guided Vehicle (AGV) System. Power is transferred inductively [without contact] from an insulated stationary conductor to the pickup on the mobile car via an air gap. The stationary conductor is mounted in a trench located in between the cars rails. The conductor is then covered with epoxy to protect it from physical damage and the environment.
● The cart’s movement is controlled via a wireless operator pendant. The operator walks alongside the car when it is in motion. The car travels at 75 ft./min. A flashing beacon and audible alarm is provided for safety.
● A gearmotor mounted within the frame of cart propels the cart. Chain and sprockets connect the gearmotor to 2 drive shafts which in turn drive the front four wheels of the cart. Access to the motor and the chains is via bolt on covers on the floor of the car.
● In the cars home position, there are a series of cams attached to the newly supplied guide rail fabrications. Tapered entry guides attached to the cart dock over the cams. These guides are designed to take the impact load of the product (bars) and thus fall onto the cart and prevent the cart from tipping/moving sideways.
● A cushioned end stop is provided for the carts home position to ensure proper alignment of the cart with the guide rails.
● Platform steps are provided to give the operator access for bundling on the existing cradles.
