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MODEL PCH
PIANO HINGE PARTS CONVEYOR
The Model “PCH” parts conveyor with
hinged steel belt is ideal for carrying hot,
oily parts from punch presses, forging
machines, etc., to drums, hoppers, or other
operations. Configurations range from
straight to “Z” type units.		 piano hinge parts conveyor
5 Belt Widths
Piano Hinge Belt
Heavy-duty PCHS Type Adjustable Floor
   Supports Available
STOCK ITEMS CODED IN GREEN SHIP
IN 24 HRS.
parts conveyor
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
OVERHEAD END DRIVE–Located on discharge
   end of conveyor. Chain guard located on right hand
   side. 		TAKE-UP–Take-ups are provided to insure proper
    belt tension.
BEARINGS–Sealed, re-lube bearings at drive and
    take-up.
BELT–Piano Hinge metal belt with 12 ga. plain bottom
    aprons. 2-1/2 in. pitch chain with 1-1/2 in. dia.
    hardened rollers with 7/16 in. dia. hinge axle. 1-1/2 in.
    high x 10 ga. continuous off-set side wing links.
SPEED REDUCTION– Sealed worm gear speed
    reducer driven by V-belt. No. 60 roller chain to drive
    sprockets.
BED–8-5/8 in. deep x 10 ga. powder painted, formed
    steel channel. Modular bed sections bolt together with
    butt couplings. 45° standard incline section.
MOTOR– 1 HP -208/230/460/575V-3 Ph.
   60 Hz. with torque limiter (Not a warranty item).
   Totally Enclosed.
BELT GUIDES–Steel angle mounted inside bed for
    tracking belt.
BELT SPEED–Constant 30 FPM.
CAPACITY–35 lbs. belt capacity per linear foot of
    conveyor.
DRIVE SPROCKETS–5 in. pitch dia. with 1-7/16 in.
    dia. shaft, 6 tooth.
FLOOR SUPPORTS–Now supplied as optional
   equipment.
TAKE-UP SPROCKETS–5 in. pitch dia. with
    1-7/16 in. dia. shaft, 6 tooth.
piano conveyors
Model PCH design makes it ideal for positioning into or under punch presses and
similar equipment. Horizontal discharge section allows easy positioning of hopper
or drum for parts collection.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
FLOOR SUPPORTS–PCHS Type fl oor supports
   are available with a wide range of adjustment. Specify
   top of belt or roller elevation. One support required
   at every bed joint and ends of conveyor. Holes in feet
   for lagging to fl oor. Knee braces recommended above
   PCHS-6 support.		 INCLINES–30° and 60° angles. Horizontal available.
BED–2 ft., 8 ft., and 10 ft. intermediate beds
    available.
MOTORS–Energy efficient, single phase, other
    characteristics. 2 HP maximum.
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS–Magnetic starters,
    push button stations and AC variable frequency
    drive.
BELT–Perforated, pimpled, or pimpled and perforated.
    1-1/2 in. or 2 in. high cleats.
DRIP PANS–Mounted underneath conveyor frame for
    drainage.
BELT SPEED–Other constant and variable speeds.
COVER–Mounted on top of conveyor frame to keep
    parts from falling back when conveyor is used at steep
    incline.
PRICES FOR COMPLETE CONVEYOR INCLUDE:
"Piano Hinge" Metal Belt (Plain Bottom) 30 FPM Constant Conveying Speed
8-5/8" Deep x 10 Ga. Formed Steel Channel Frame Take-Up On Each End
1 HP Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled Motor
   (Specify Exact Voltage)		 Less Electrical Controls
Less Supports
Totally Enclosed Chain Guard & V-Belt Guard Torque Limiter (NOT A WARRANTY ITEM)
ORDERING NOTE:
To order the complete conveyor, select a Tail Assembly #1, an Incline Joint #2, an Intermediate #3, an Upper
Incline Joint #4, a Drive Assembly #5, and a End Cap #6 from the price table below.



Location
(See
Drawing)



Description


Length
Angle
Degree		 Belt Width
6" 8" 12" 18" 24"
Between Rail Width 
5 7/8" 7 7/8" 11 7/8" 17 7/8" 23 7/8"
Overall Frame Width 
10 3/8" 12 3/8" 16 3/8" 22 3/8" 28 3/8"
1
Tail
Assembly 		2' $1,707 $1,733 $1,790 $1,875 $1,959
1 2' - 6" $1,835 $1,865 $1,927 $2,021 $2,112
1 3' $1,962 $1,996 $2,063 $2,168 $2,267
2 Lower
Incline
Joint 		30º $433 $437 $447 $460 $475
2 45º $525 $530 $545 $565 $586
2 60º $615 $623 $644 $669 $698
3


Intermediate		 2' * $617 $631 $660 $705 $748
3 4' * $1,129 $1,153 $1,205 $1,287 $1,365
3 6' * $1,639 $1,677 $1,752 $1,872 $1,983
3 8' * $2,150 $2,200 $2,297 $2,454 $2,601
3 10' * $2,662 $2,723 $2,844 $3,038 $3,217
4 Upper
Incline
Joint 		30º $384 $389 $400 $411 $426
4 45º $476 $482 $498 $515 $537
4 60º $566 $575 $595 $620 $649
5
Drive
Assembly 		2' $2,792 $2,819 $2,875 $2,960 $3,043
5 2' - 6" $2,920 $2,951 $3,011 $3,106 $3,197
5 3' $3,048 $3,081 $3,148 $3,252 $3,352
6 End Cap - $22.78 $23.98 $25.17 $27.57 $29.97
piano hinge convyors
*Maximum OAL is 30'. For Lengths
   Longer Than 30', Contact Us.
IMPORTANT NOTES...
OTHER WIDTHS NON-STANDARD WIDTHS
  For "IN-BETWEEN WIDTHS",
use next width plus 10%. For
widths over 28-3/8" OAW,
contact us.
  Require an additional (2)
weeks.
PRICES FOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
OPTIONAL BELT (Per Foot of Conveyor) FLOOR SUPPORTS
BELT BELT WIDTHS 
6" 8" 12" 18" 24"
Perforated or Pimpled N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C
Pimpled & Perforated $24.09 $29.38 $39.92 $55.50 $71.20
"PCHS" SUPPORT
Model No. Adjustment to Top of Belt Price Each
PCHS-1 14-3/4" to 16-1/4" $53.22
PCHS-2 16-1/4" to 19-1/4" $53.59
PCHS-3 19-1/4" to 22-1/4" $55.99
PCHS-4 22-1/4" to 25-1/4" $57.07
PCHS-5 25-1/4" to 28-1/4" $59.10
PCHS-6 28-1/4" to 34-1/4" $72.53
PCHS-7 34-1/4" to 40-1/4" $79.73
PCHS-8 40-1/4" to 52-1/4" $95.43
PCHS-9 52-1/4" to 64-1/4" $103.22
PCHS-10 64-1/4" to 76-1/4" $112.81
PCHS-11 76-1/4" to 88-1/4" $119.76
PCHS-12 88-1/4" to 100-1/4" $133.91
NOTE: To obtain approximate conveyor length, Add lengths of
section 1, 3 & 5.
OPTIONAL DRIVE
Drive
Type		 BED WIDTHS
10-3/8" to 28-3/8"
Side Mounted $211.83
#60 O-Ring Drive Chain ...............Add ......... $232
DRIP PAN
(Use with Perforated Belt) .......per foot ..... $31.89
Add per Joint ..........................each ........... $122.75
Knee Braces ........Add................ $40.17
NOTE: Drip pans are not water tight.
NOTE: SPECIFY INFEED AND DISCHARGE
ELEVATION
MOTORS
Extra Motor Price for OTHER THAN: 1/2 HP - 208/230
460/575/V-3 Ph.-60 Hz.-Totally Enclosed.
Speed affects horsepower requirements.
H.P.
REQ.		 TOTALLY ENCLOSED ENERGY
EFFICIENT
200/208/230/ 460/575V
3 Ph.-60 Hz.		 115/230
1 Ph.-60 Hz.		 230/460V
3 Ph.-60 Hz.		 575V
3 Ph.-60 Hz.
1 N/C $47.71 $264.34 $264.34
2 $251.75 $652.03 $534.90 $534.90
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS GALVANIZING
(See below) Add to Base Price ........................................ 40%
All Parts to be Galvanized Construction, except
pulleys (Hot Rolled Steel Painted), Drive Shafts,
Tail Shafts, Idler Shafts, and Belt will be standard
construction.
Note: Not Rated for Wash Down Application
Note: Contact Us for Wash Down Duty
Note: Contact Us for Stainless Steel Options
ELECTRICAL CONTROLS AND DRIVE SECTION
MANUAL START SWITCH or
SAFETY DISCONNECT
 limit switch LIMIT SWITCH, SINGLE POLE,
WITH NYLON ROLLER LEVER
manual start switch
#032.1014......................................... $117.96 #033.2032 & #033.2072..................$109.93
Nema 4
"START-STOP", Nema 1, One direction, 30
AMP, 3 Pole (Single or 3 phase)
LIMIT SWITCH, DOUBLE POLE,
WITH NYLON ROLLER LEVER
limit switch double pole
#033.2033& #033.2072...................$160.67
Nema 4
REVERSING DRUM SWITCH
#032.103.......................................... $277.28
reversing drum switch
"Fwd-Stop-Rev", Nema 1, for 1-1/2 HP at
115 volts or 2 HP at 230 volts single phase,
or 2 HP max. three phase
LIMIT SWITCH, TIME DELAY-ON,
WITH NYLON ROLLER LEVEL
limit switch time delay
REMOTE CONTROL ROD
#033.2052 & #033.2072.................$414.31
Nema 4
Price per foot of bed length "L"...........$5.27
Use with standard Reversing Drum Switch,
ONLY.
rod lever ROD LEVER, 11-1/2" LONG
#033.2092...Add on price, replaces nylon
roller lever on above switches............$11.15

Replacement price.............................$38.60
foot swtich with guard FOOT SWITCH WITH GUARD
#032.200.............................................$149.85
(Constant Pressure) "On-Off" type, Nema 1,
Pilot Control or 1 HP max. single phase.
proximity switch PROXIMITY SWITCH, INDUCTIVE,
(METAL SENSING)
power cord and plug POWER CORD AND PLUG (20')
Price................................................. $59.10

#032.209.........................................$113.77
115 Volt AC or 24 Volt DC, two wire with
ground, 30mm dia., 10mm range
(Motor HP and voltage, etc., must be specified
to size power cord and plug. Max. 1-1/2 HP 1
Phase, 2 HP 3 Phase.)
photo eye PHOTO EYE, ON-OFF TYPE
"EMERG. STOP" PULL CORD SWITCH
#033.2122......................................$352.68
115 Volt, relay output, light or dark energized, and includes Reflector.
#032.285 with 032.2851 Turnbuckle
...........................................................$383.38
Nema 4
DUAL TIME DELAY MODULE
"RED" EMERGENCY PULL CORD
CABLE AND MOUNTING HARDWARE
#033.2172.......................................$127.55
For #033.2122 Photo Eye (.5 to 10 seconds
On), (.5 to 10 seconds Off)
#032.281...one side.................$4.07 per / ft.
                  both sides..............$8.51 per / ft.
MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR PHOTO
EYE #033.2122
EMERGENCY PUSH BUTTON
#032.284.............................................$115.93
Nema 4
B-05165...........................................$65.34
limit switch plunger type LIMIT SWITCH, PLUNGER TYPE
PHOTO EYE, 18MM DIA., DIFFUSED,
(PHOTO PROX.) 115 VOLT, LIGHT
OPERATE, 2-METER CABLE
#033.204...........................................$83.44
Nema 1
#032.212 (100mm range, 3.94")......$162.68
#032.2125 (200mm range, 7.87")....$162.68
#033.218 (400mm range, 15.74")....$162.68
air pressure switch AIR PRESSURE SWITCH
#094.191........................................$364.08
Nema 4
"PHOTO EYE, RETRO-REFLECTIVE,
(POLARIZED) 24 VOLT DC
NOTE: PRICING LISTED NOT MOUNTED
             OR WIRED
#033.212B with 032.21122 Cable.....$248.39
#032.21122 (Cable Only)..................$ 39.92
AC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVE ADD-ON PRICES
REPLACEMENT CONTROLLER
AC VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES (ALL MOTORS
ARE ENERGY EFFICIENT 3 PHASE)
SINGLE PHASE CONTROLLER INPUT
H.P. ADD ON PRICE
115 VOLT		 ADD ON PRICE
208/230 VOLT
1/2 EA-VSC-12-10 EA-VSC-12-12
Price $1,015.93 $858.49
1 EA-VSC-12-11 EA-VSC-12-13
Price $1,187.65 $1,051.65
2 N/A EA-VSC-12-14
Price