Sweed upgrades SG1840 granulator

Sweed has introduced the newly redesigned SG1840 granulator, which the company says offers upgrades that promise to boost performance, durability and ease of use.

The Gold Hill, Oregon-based manufacturer says that while the previous version of the SG1840 set a high standard, the redesigned model delivers greater efficiency, reliability and ease of use. The SG1840 has been reengineered with several enhancements:

•  streamlined knife handling with a horizontal front knife bed for easier gapping, a new knife gage for quicker adjustments and toggle clamps for toolless hood access, simplifying knife changes and maintenance;
• a shorter stand height, eliminating the need for an additional platform and providing easier access for operators;
• structural enhancements that include a thicker base and front plates for added rigidity and reduced vibration, a sturdier drive guard for extra durability and a rotor that’s welded and machined for precision and long-lasting performance;
• removing the idler side flywheel, with its inertia being integrated into the drive sheave, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced maintenance;
• a spring-loaded belt tensioner to maintain consistent belt tension as the belt stretches and wears;
• an electromagnetic door latch that allows for easy, tool-free entry and a smaller motor platform that provides better access to the rear of the machine;
• top and bottom housing mating faces that are machined postwelding for improved fit;
• a redesigned multiple-piee front hood wear plate for consistent fit and one-person installation;
• reversible screens that offer longer life and more consistent performance; and
• compatibility with multiple feeding options, including screw, belt or pneumatic conveyance systems.

Sweed provides recycling equipment, including wire chopping lines, scrap choppers and a range of other scrap handling solutions.