Slow-Down Roller Mechanism
Project Summary
JBW Consulting Engineers provided engineering and design services for the installation of a driven slow-down roller in the stacker at a manufacturing plant. The plant operations team had concerns that the high entry speed into the existing stacker and the impact with the backstop could cause product damage during the production of “Next Gen” lap panels. To address this issue, a slowdown roller was proposed to slow the panels before they hit the backstop, thereby mitigating product damage. The design required options for both vertical adjustment to control roll engagement and adjustable speed from the drive motor.
JBW’s scope of services included mechanical engineering, design, and fabrication-level drawings for the Slow-Down Roller system. This involved a site visit for information gathering and interviews with operators and maintenance personnel, as well as design verification and concept review with plant personnel. The deliverables consisted of mechanical drawings, including fabrication-level drawings of the roller and drive system, and general arrangement drawings showing the drive assembly, gearbox, motor, and roller locations for assembly and installation.
Services Provided
Mechanical Engineering
Pipe Stress Analysis
BIM Coordination