Everett, Washington

425.258.3555

  • Heavy, universal joint drive lines power both rolls from a single motor and twin, matched ratio gear boxes.
    Cracker segments are formed from heavy, stainless steel castings that are machined to fit a stepped, square central shaft. Segment surfaces are precision machined to provide proper chip cracking with minimal damage or fines generation.
    Massive steel arms support both cracker rolls from a single pivot point at each end of the machine.
     
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Chip Cracker

The Acrowood Chip Cracker maintains fiber length and strength, without damaging accepts, while processing overthick chips.

Chip Cracker Features

  • High performance cracking of overthick chips for liquor penetration in pulping applications
  • Reliable, long-lasting rolls have keyed, replaceable segments formed of cast stainless steel
  • Trouble free operation with minimal maintenance
  • Very few pins, fines or damaged chips generated with low-profile knurl pattern
  • Less power requirements with pivoting arm design: weight of the rolls provide the cracking force and reduces hydraulic pressure needs
  • A single motor drives both rolls through twin, foot-mounted gear boxes and heavy-duty universal joint drive lines
  • Low maintenance man hours
  • Less susceptible to damage from contaminants

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