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INDEXATOR INNOVATION
“Extensive field testing and
many hours of gruelling effort
have provided excellent results,
which are now also reflected in the
increasing interest and positive
response from the market,” says
Karlsson.
The XR series comprises
compact, powerful rotators
equipped with strong bearings to
cope with extremely strenuous
work in forestry, timber handling,
recycling, and materials and scrap
handling.
The rotators are installed freely
suspended from large material
handlers, and also rigidly on
excavators for e.g. sorting work.
“XR heavy-duty rotators can
handle substantial axial loads as
well as radial and bending forces
thanks to the over-dimensioned
slewing ring bearing.
This, together with the unique,
patented torque transfer means the
motor and swivel are not affected
by external forces, and this adds
up to long service life compared
to competing solutions,” says
Karlsson.
XR400I with upper
connection
Patented torque transfer for longer life-time
XR300 (preview)
XR400
XR rotators have a unique,
patented torque transfer meaning
that the motor and swivel are
Additional sizes and models in
the pipeline
Models are currently available in
three sizes:
XR600: Max ±30 tonnes axial,
dynamic workload
XR500: Max ±25 tonnes axial,
dynamic workload
XR400: Max ±20 tonnes axial,
dynamic workload
“During the late autumn of
2018 Indexator will begin series
production of the XR300, which can
handle dynamic loads in tension
not affected by external forces,
and this adds up to long service
life compared to competing
solutions.
and compression up to 9 tonnes.
Field tests in this size have been
extremely successful and there is
huge customer interest. We’re also
developing the existing product
range to include further functions,”
informs Karlsson.
The latest addition to the current
product range is the XR400 with
a hole in the centre of the rotator
for cabling e.g. for power supply
to tools or magnets for scrap
handling. Rotators are available
throughout the range that allow
central lubrication of the grapple.
XR500
XR600
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