WEP-40 Wide Belt Elevating Prefeeder

Standard Products

WEP-40 Wide Belt Prefeeder

Product Overview

The WEP-40 wide belt elevating prefeeder is specially designed to handle large parts. Two independently controlled variable speed drives ensure gentle product metering. Designed for floor level parts loading, the 40 cubic foot capacity hopper delivers product at an average belt speed of 23 feet per minute. The cleated elevator belt has a nominal cleat height of 4” and a cleat pitch of 12”, allowing for maximum product loading. Note: Controllers and mechanical level sensors are not supplied with this unit.

Part Number	WE40X22ASA
Motor Style	AC
Motor Voltage	230/460V
Horsepower (Horizontal)	1/2hp
Horsepower (Elevator)	1/2hp
Total Equipment Weight	2440lbs. / 1107kg
Total Equipment Weight	40 cu.ft. / 1133 liters

Standard Features

All stainless steel exterior construction
Sensor controlled dual belt metering system
Horizontal belt is FDA/USDA approved white tuna-n/polyester poly flake endless belting
Elevator belt is FDA/USDA approved white 1-ply solid woven polyester fabric with 0.156″ thick white PVC coating and PVC cleats

Available Options

Elevator extensions*
Continuous welded hopper seams
Elevator/hopper covers
Washdown motor(s)
NEMA 1 encased controller
Clean out doors
Casters

Product Specifications		ANSI	Metric
A	Overall Height	100.00″	2540 mm
B	Overall Width	63.00″	1600 mm
C	Overall Length	133.00″	3378 mm
D	Discharge Height	60.00″	1524 mm
E	Hopper Load Height	36.00″	914 mm
F	Belt Width	22.0″	559 mm

Note: It is strongly recommended that the frame of the prefeeder be reinforced and/or additionally supported for elevator extensions of 72″ or greater.

Shibuya Hoppmann Corporation strives to improve its products and reserves the right to change or discontinue specifications and designs shown in this information sheet without notice and without incurring obligation. Revised: 05/18.

WEP-40 Technical Data Sheet