Used Hugh Smith Hydrolevel Backed-Up Plate Straightener | Galaxie Corporation, Wayne, Michigan, USA

This used Hugh Smith Hydrolevel backed-up plate straightener is available from Galaxie Corporation. It flattens heavy steel plate across a roll face of 157 inches (4,000 mm).

It handles plate from 11.5 mm up to 60 mm thick at 30 m/min. The five-roll arrangement (3 over 2) is supported by six flights of top and bottom back-up rolls and driven by a 175 HP slipping/reversing main motor.

Key Features

• Entry and exit powered roller tables
• Entry and exit photo-electric plate detectors
• Hydraulically loaded rollers
• 5 work roll design (3 over 2)
• 6 flights of top and bottom back-up rolls
• Electro-magnetic drum brake
• 175 HP slipping/reversing main motor drive

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Hugh Smith
• Machine class: K
• Working width (roll face): 157 in (4,000 mm)
• Plate thickness: 11.5 mm (0.450 in) minimum – 60 mm (2.3 in) maximum
• Speed: 30 m/min
• Number of work rolls: 5 (3 over 2)
• Work roll diameter: 18 in (entry and exit top rolls); 20 in (middle top roll and 2 bottom rolls)
• Back-up roll flights: 6 flights, top and bottom
• Maximum daylight between rollers: 4 in
• Main motor: 175 HP, slipping/reversing
• Brake: Electro-magnetic drum brake

Applications

• Flattening heavy steel plate before cutting or fabrication
• Preparing thick plate for plate processing and profiling
• Plate supply for heavy fabrication and structural work
• Levelling plate in service centres and steel plate processing

Commercial Details

• Make: Hugh Smith
• Model: Hydrolevel
• Condition: Used
• Location: Wayne, Michigan, USA
• Seller: Galaxie Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

• What plate thickness can it straighten? It is rated for plate from 11.5 mm (0.450 in) up to 60 mm (2.3 in) thick.
• How wide is the roll face? The roll face is 157 inches (4,000 mm).
• What is the line speed and drive? It runs at 30 m/min and is driven by a 175 HP slipping/reversing main motor.
• What should I ask when enquiring? Ask for photos or video of the machine under power, whether an inspection is possible, and which roller tables, detectors and electrics are included. Also confirm the control details, the roll condition, and loading and shipping arrangements for a machine of this size.