Appleton A400 Core Cutter Specifications, Options & Upgradess
SPECIFICATIONS
Parent Core Length Range
- 5' to 14' (available in 1 foot increments)
- Note that core diameters under 3" limit machine length
Core Diameter Range
- 3" I.D. to 13" O.D.
- With options, range can be expanded down to 1" I.D. or up to 26" O.D.
Wall Thickness
- 1/4" to 5/8" (includes .660" cores).
- With options, range can be expanded down to 1/8" and up to 3/4". For heavier walls, contact Appleton Mfg. Division.
Cut Length Range
- Minimum cut determined by core integrity (typically equal to wall thickness)
Maximum Length
- Reference standard cut length in chart under Layout tab
- Note optional extended target for longer cut lengths
Cut Length Tolerance
Utilities
- 3 phase electrical power. 15-25 amp circuit required depending on options
- 80 psi plant air. 1 scfm @ 50 cuts/minute, (cut rate, operator and core dependent)
OPTIONS
Stroke Limit: For core wall thickness below 1/4" (prevents expansion of thin wall core I.D.).
Extended Target: Permits cut core lengths up to extended cut length column in chart (see Layout tab).
Large Core Diameter: Extends diameter capacity up to 26" O.D.
Additional Support Rollers: Permits core diameters down to 1" I.D.
Knives: A variety of options that match the cut to your materials.
Electrical System Controls: Motor starters, control voltage transformers and power disconnects are included. Customer specified components or locations optional.
UPGRADES
Auto Indexing Knife: Rotates the knife 3/16" on the circumference automatically at operator preset number of cuts. Provides 40 knife positions for uniform cut quality and extended blade life.
Digital Readout: LCD read-out of target position (cut length) for consistent settings between operators.
Patented IDC (Instant Diameter Change) Mandrel System: Appleton's patented IDC mandrel system provides a multiple core diameter capability with a single mandrel and interchangeable cartridges. See the Core Cutter Upgrades page for more details.
Automated Core Handling: Systems to load and unload your parent and cut cores. See our Appleton Automation™ page for more details.