HT - High-Tension Horizontal Slitter

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Overview

The HT [High-Tension] series of horizontal foam slitters represent ESCO’s medium duty flexible foam slitters. Utilizing a composite bonded blade guide the HT slitters may be used to process light to medium density polyurethane foams quickly and cost effectively. HT models offer PLC controls with a touch screen interface.

The maximum density of the material cut can be up to 6.0 lbs [96kg/M3] with an IFD/ILD of 200 or less.

Common Applications

Furniture, Bedding, Packaging, Automotive, Medical

Commonly Processed Materials

PUR-ether and PUR-ester foam, PU rebond foam, reticulated foams, latex, Basotect®, Viscoelastic and similar medium to high-density foams

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HT Specifications [Downloadable PDF][Opens in New Window]

• PLC Operator Controls Mounted On A Freestanding Podium
• Teflon Coated Blade Guide Assembly 0.085 IN [2 MM] Thick
• 1-5º Forward Tilting Head Assembly
• Vacuum Table/Airlift Assembly To Assist Bun Positioning [HT Only]
• Pneumatic Blade Tensioning
• Air-Conditioned Main Control Panel
• High-Speed Head-Lift Assembly [AC Motor] [4 IN/SEC]
• Heavy-Duty Carousel Table System [HT-C Only]
• Redesigned Turntable Drive System [HT-C Only]

• Blade Sharpening System + Dust Collection
• Heavy-Duty Blade Guide 0.314 IN [8 MM] Thick
• Blade Guide Stabilizer
• Wedge Guide Stabilizer
• Conveyor Assembly With 4 In-Line Vacuums
• Vacuum Hold-Down System [HT-C Only]
• Air-Conditioned Main Control Panel
• ESCO Clean Blade System

Operator Controls

• Touch-screen operator controls mounted on a freestanding podium
• Machine is equipped with a PLC that allows control of the cut thickness in increments of 0.004 IN [0.10 MM] and has an indexing accuracy of +/- 0.015" [0.40 MM]
• The PLC also allows for such added features as : Batch Cutting, Batch Pausing, Set Height Command

Head Assembly

• Independent head assembly rides on precision ball screws that are protected by flexible dust covers. The head assembly has a tilt range of 1-5º forward tilt

Blade Assembly

• 7.5 HP Blade Motor
• 0.75 X 0.02 IN [19 MM X 0.5 MM] Blade Size
• Teflon Coated Blade Guide

Table Assembly [HT Only]

• Foam buns are transported through the saw by a powered table or a belt conveyor
• Table is driven by a 1 HP AC variable frequency speed controlled chain drive that is capable of moving the table up to 110 FPM [34 M/MIN]. Table height is 22 IN from floor

Carousel Assembly [HT-C Only]

• 5 or 8 Buns Maximum Capacity
• Redesigned Turntable Drive System
• Variable Speed Up To 5 RPM [340 FT/MIN, 104 M/MIN]

Power Requirements

• 208/230/460VAC 3-Phase 60 HZ [HT Only]
• 380/500VAC 3-Phase 60 HZ [HT-C Only]
• Optional electrics available. Contact your salesperson today.

Specifications
Models	HT 51-88 PVT / VBA	HT 60-88 PVT / VBA	HT-C 51-88	HT-C 60-88	HT-C 51-118	HT-C 60-118
Cutting Height	51 IN [1295 MM]	60 IN [1524 MM]	51 IN [1295 MM]	60 IN [1524 MM]	51 IN [1295 MM]	60 IN [1524 MM]
Cutting Width	88 IN [2235 MM]	88 IN [2235 MM]	88 IN [2235 MM]	88 IN [2235 MM]	118 IN [2997 MM]	118 IN [2997 MM]
Cutting Length [HT ONLY]	132 IN [3350 MM]	132 IN [3350 MM]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Table Diameter [HT-C ONLY]	N/A	N/A	258 IN [6553 MM]	258 IN [6553 MM]	312 IN [7925 MM]	312 IN [7925 MM]
Max Number Of Buns [HT-C ONLY]	N/A	N/A	5	5	8	8
Floor Space Required [HT ONLY]
Overall Width	160 IN [4064 MM]	169 IN [4293 MM]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Overall Length	300 IN [7620 MM]	324 IN [8230 MM]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Maximum Height	155 IN [3940 MM]	175 IN [4445 MM]	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Shipping Weight: 4500-6000 LBS [2040-2720 KG][Varies by Model/Options]
Floor Space Required [HT-C ONLY]
Table Diameter	N/A	N/A	312 IN [7925 MM]	372 IN [9450 MM]	312 IN [7925 MM]	372 IN [9450 MM]
Maximum Height	N/A	N/A	160 IN [4060 MM]	180 IN [4500 MM]	160 IN [4060 MM]	180 IN [4500 MM]
Shipping Weight: 8000-9000 LBS [3600-4100 KG][Varies by Model/Options]