The BBB Solution for the Forestry Industry
Challenge
The Sumitomo Bevel Buddy Box solves another problem. A wood chipping and mulch processing plant wanted to simplify and improve the mechanical drive system of their infeed chain conveyor. The old drivetrain consisted of a belt driven motor to an inefficient helical shaft mounted gearbox. The proper gear ratio could not be achieved, so a sprocket reduction drive was needed on the opposite side of the conveyor. Tree stumps, branches and brush can cause uneven loading which in turn can cause belts to slip and chains to stretch or even skip teeth. The constant maintenance of these components reduced production due to downtime.
Solution
The solution was the Sumitomo Bevel Buddy Box LHYJMS20-4F195K-Y3-151. The Buddy Box was mounted on the conveyor drive pulley, and the belts and sprockets were eliminated. The proper ratio was built right into the new gearbox. This new drive arrangement can now move the heaviest and most uneven loads without issues.
