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The
MARS™
is a rugged and reliable machine - specially designed to be
easy to install and maintain. Basic
equipment and options are described below. |
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MARS ™
EQUIPMENT:
The primary assemblies of the
MARS™
include the upper structure and the flattening/slider bed. |
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The
MARS™
upper structure includes the
control box, the air tank, the air cylinder, the splash
shields and other components. It also includes the plow blade
and its supporting structure. This assembly spans the
conveyor above the belt, with the plow blade facing the tail
pulley end of the conveyor. |
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The plow blade will discharge material
either to the left or to the right of the conveyor (looking from
the tail pulley toward the head pulley). The right-hand or
left-hand configuration of the plow blade is specified when the
MARS™
is ordered and is permanently set at the factory. |
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The
MARS™
flattening/slider bed is a
rectangular assembly that replaces the idlers underneath
the plow blade and continuously supports the belt. The plow blade
flattens the belt against this bed to divert tramp metal off the
conveyor. The bed is specially equipped with UHMW to protect the
belt and to ensure proper flow of material. |
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In general, the
MARS™
is a few inches wider than the belt and is approximately twelve
feet long. Its exact dimensions depend on the width of the
conveyor. |
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MARS™
OPTIONS:
Several options
are available with the
MARS™,
including: |
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The
Metal Detector Option.
The
MARS™
will work with any make and model of metal detector. If a
new metal detector is needed, however, a Tramp Metal Detection System can be purchased from AFOR Systems, Inc. along with the
MARS™. |
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The
Counter-Balance Option.
The
MARS™
uses compressed air (either from the plant's air supply or
from a separate compressor) to control its plow blade.
Without proper air supply, the blade will remain in the
down position, continuously diverting material off the
belt. Therefore, if
there are concerns about the
consistency of the air supply to the
MARS™,
a counter-balance option is offered which will prevent the
blade from lowering onto onto the belt during a loss of
air pressure. |
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On-Site
Installation Assistance Option.
The MARS™
is designed, built and shipped to make installation easy. As an
option, however, AFOR Systems, Inc. can supply supervisory
personnel to oversee the installation and start-up of the
equipment. |
