Control monitors overload on conveyor drive

Jam Manager control senses motor current draw to allow a chip conveyor on a metal cutting machine tool to automatically reverse to clear minor jams caused by a buildup. The control reduces downtime and minimizes operator/maintenance time.

By Staff November 1, 1999

Jam Manager control senses motor current draw to allow a chip conveyor on a metal cutting machine tool to automatically reverse to clear minor jams caused by a buildup. The control reduces downtime and minimizes operator/maintenance time. The product is retrofittable to conveyors with a standard duty motor.

Jorgensen Conveyors, Inc.; www.jorgensenconveyors.com

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