Industrial general drives (POP) can be both domestic and imported. A universal drive in itself is a combination of such devices as a motor and transmission mechanism, which are enclosed in a single housing. The main purpose is the actuation of a variety of interchangeable mechanisms. The change occurs in turn, and each of them performs a certain technological operation.
General description of the unit
Naturally, the greatest advantage of a universal drive lies in the fact that it is capable of performing a greater number of various operations than, for example, an individual drive that performs only one function. In other words, for the same money you can purchase a more functional model. In addition, reduced costs and technological maintenance of the device.
The installation site of this unit most often becomes the most lit and convenient place in the production hall. It is important to add that the device has several interchangeable parts, among which one can distinguish a meat grinder, a vegetable cutter, a flour sifter, a cultivator. This makes it possible to use the equipment in the meat workshop, in the vegetable, etc.
Use in vegetable facilities
At such facilities POP can be used, for example, as a potato peeling machine. This model has a working chamber, which is located in the upper part of the unit body. The case is a kind of base that stands on supports, and vertical racks with facings are attached to it. It is worth adding that in the design of such a universal drive there is always a bolt that is attached to one of the racks. This element is intended for grounding. The lower part of this device consists of a direct electric motor, as well as a gear mechanism.
Device use
Devices for peeling potatoes in vegetable shops are installed on the foundation only in those places where there is a water supply. In addition, in the floor where the unit will be placed, it is necessary to equip the sewer tract, which will be used to drain the processed fluid from the machine. Before starting this unit, you must check the following:
- the presence of grounding, as well as protective fences;
- tightness of the discharge tray.
It is necessary to sort and wash products manually. When this is done, the device’s electric motor starts, the raw materials are loaded into the working chamber, and the water flow is also turned on. The cleaning time is 2 to 5 minutes. The purified product can be unloaded from the device without stopping its operation. However, it is necessary to shut off the water supply and close the working chamber. After that, the container and open the door to the working window of the discharge compartment. Under the action of centrifugal force, the raw materials will be discharged into the tank.
Disk devices
It is important to note here that this can be either a device with an IP, or a removable universal drive mechanism.
This model consists of a housing, an unloading device, a drive, as well as a set of replacement parts. The place of installation of this unit becomes a table in the workshop. The installation itself is carried out on shock absorbers, and not on the table surface itself. The case of this device is made of aluminum and is cast, and also has a discharge channel installed at an angle. Inside this element is an electric motor and V-belt drive. The upper part of the body has an opening in which knives in the form of discs are mounted. The use of these drives in vegetable shops is quite common.
It is also worth adding that this installation has several sets of knives. The first set includes a sickle-shaped knife, which is designed for shredding cabbage. The second is two grater discs used to grind vegetables with straws. The last third set is a combined set of knives intended for cutting vegetables into cubes.
Description of general purpose universal drives
These devices most often have the same set of basic elements. It is always one electric drive, as well as several interchangeable actuators. Each of them is intended to perform a specific task.
Unitary enterprises in a meat workshop or at any other enterprise are most often general-purpose machines. However, there is also a specialized model of the unit. The difference between a general and a specialized drive is that the first category can be used in several workshops, and the second category is made for one specific one.
The use of a general-purpose drive will help to save the area needed to accommodate the device, reduce manufacturing costs in comparison with conventional devices, and also has an extended service life. The main general-purpose models are PP, PU-0.6. There are also types operating on alternating current and characterized as small-sized devices.
General drive design
All general purpose universal drive models have the following design:
- housing;
- two-stage gear type gearbox with split crankcase;
- two-speed engine;
- Remote Control;
- set of replacement parts.
At the mouth of the drive there is a handle with a cam, which is designed for fastening removable elements.
If we consider the design of the common device PU-0.6, then it includes the following elements: gearbox and electric motor, which are closed by a common casing. In order to connect or change interchangeable parts for this device, there is a neck in the side. The drive is started using the batch switch located on the housing of this device. The following can be attributed to interchangeable parts of the device: a meat grinder, a meat-sifting mechanism, a mechanism for slicing raw and boiled vegetables, etc.
Manufacturers
The domestic manufacturer of these devices is the company Torgmash OJSC. This company was founded in 1951. The main focus of the company is on the production of units that are successfully operating in the confectionery, food industry, as well as in bakeries and catering establishments.
The cost of equipment is considered moderate. At the same time, the company's products can be described as reliable, economical and easy to use. The rules for safe operation of the device are simple and understandable.
From foreign manufacturers can be noted the Italian company AngeloPo. The activities of this company began in 1922. The universal drive manufactured by this company is available in three different trim levels, and also has the ability to install twelve types of different nozzles.