Specialty Prefeeders
Standard Products
WEP-80 Wide Belt Elevating Prefeeder
Product Overview
The WEP-80 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 80 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 | FT301RLASA | |
|---|---|---|
| Motor Style | AC | |
| Motor Voltage | 230/460V | |
| Horsepower | 1/3hp | |
| Total Equipment Weight | 350lbs./159kg | |
| Part Number | WE80X22ASA |
|---|---|
| Motor Style | AC |
| Motor Voltage | 230/460V |
| Horsepower (Horizontal) | 1/2hp |
| Horsepower (Elevator) | 1/2hp |
| Total Equipment Weight | 2462 lbs./ 1117kg |
| Total Equipment Weight | 80 cu.ft. / 2266 liters |
Standard Features
- All stainless steel exterior construction
- FDA approved ABS vacuum formed disc
- Teflon Hardcoat Anodized aluminum bowl
- 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
- Polycarbonate covers
- Dual motor drive system
- Washdown motor(s)
- NEMA 1 encased controller
- 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 | Outside Diameter | 40.10″ | 1018.5 mm |
| B | Overall Frame Height | 27.13″ | 689.1 mm |
| C | Bowl Discharge Height * | 17.88″ | 454.2mm |
| D | Bowl Outside Diameter | 36.13″ | 917.7 mm |
| E | Bowl Inside Diameter | 28.80″ | 731.5 mm |
| F | Rim Width | 3.67″ | 93.2 mm |
| G | Bowl Depth | 4.50″ | 114.3 mm |
| H | Level Foot Adjustment * | 2.75″ | 69.9 mm |
| Product Specifications | ANSI | Metric | |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Overall Height | 100.00″ | 2540 mm |
| B | Overall Width | 72.00″ | 1829 mm |
| C | Overall Length | 136.00″ | 3454 mm |
| D | Discharge Height | 60.00″ | 1524 mm |
| E | Hopper Load Height | 50.00″ | 1270 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.
The leveling foot has a vertical adjustment of ±1.75”, allowing for a height variation between 1.00” and 4.50”. This may alter the discharge height.
Required Accessories for the FT-15-RD Unscrambler:
- Clockwise Square Tooling Frame and Backup Ring – BUCWFT30SU
- Counterclockwise Square Tooling Frame and Backup Ring – BUCCFT30SU
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.