RAKE HEAD - ELECTRICAL - BOOM - OPERATION - PAINT - MANUFACTURING - DELIVERY & INSTALL

Rake Head

The standard rake head is typically 60". Ashland Hydro Trash Rakes will work with the owner to customize the rake head for their intake configuration. The rake is furnished with ¾-inch penetrating teeth (or HDPE sweep if primary trash is weeds) and a thumb attachment with a 25" opening. However, the rake head is built to fit the bar profile present at the facility and to the customer's specification. The rake head is equipped with an opposing thumb that opens to a 25" opening.

Electrical

The preferred electrical voltage is 460/230V, three phase service, and usually is the least expensive to install. When lower voltages are used, they require higher amperage and then the festoon system wire gets largers and becomes much more expensive. All electrical boxes are NEMA 4.

Boom

The machine construction consists of main and dipper booms of ASTM 8500 Grade B structural steel, with cab of steel and sheet metal. Reinforcing plate is of ASTM 8572 Grade 50. The hydraulic assembly is powered by a 30 HP TEFC motor and a pressure compensated tandem gear pump. As an option, the main boom can be outfitted with a 4,000 pound capacity electric winch for use on facility maintenance.

Operation

The standard 4-wheel drive is powered by the hydraulic system. The machine comes furnished with an 80 gallon hydraulic fluid reservoir with discharge and inlet filters, a 1500 W tank heater, low oil level alarm and high oil temperature alarm. The system uses seamless steel hydraulic lines with braided hose connections at the ends only. A heated operator cabin has windows on all sides, front windshield wiper and floor window. Operation is by two joysticks to operate the rake and foot pedals to operate the traverse function. One E stop is located in the operator's cabin and in other locations per customer request. If the operator is not seated the machine will cease to operate via an operator presence switch, or letting go of the joysticks stops all motion and the controls move quickly back to the center (neutral) position. At this time, Ashland Hydro Trash Rakes does not offer an automated system for several reasons. An owner cannot predict the type, quantity and speed of debris coming down the river. We manually operate our machine, with maximum efficiency, to pluck or guide debris to a sluice gate, thus preserving the operational flexibility.

Paint

The machine is completely shot blasted (while disassembled), then treated with a 2 mil primer coat and a 2-3 mil top polyester semi-gloss powder-coat (www.cardinalpaint.com), with customer color selection.

Manufacturing

Submittals are furnished shortly after a purchase order is given. After approval of submittals, delivery can be made in 16 to 24 weeks. (If ordered late in the calendar year, a letter of substantial completion to accommodate the end of year purchase requirement can be provided). Ashland Hydro Trash Rakes is willing to store the unit for the customer (within limits) and deliver the machine ready to operate. The cost includes one service trip to set up the equipment and train the operators.

Delivery and Install

At the factory, the rake is fully assembled and operationally tested, then loaded on a flatbed tractor trailer and shipped to the site. It will be shipped as completely assembled as possible, dependent upon site specific conditions. The installer shall have a crane of adequate size to lift the machine and place it on the rail. If the boom is not installed, it will have to be reinstalled prior to powering up the machine. The rail locks must be installed on all four wheels of the machine. Finally the electrical festoon system is connected to the trash rake. The connection shown is a 480V, 3 phase connection. There are numerous options and methods available for connecting the electrical system to the machine. Retractable reels or loop style festoons are popular. Ashland Hydro Trash Rakes can assist the client on what is available. Ashland Hydro Trash Rakes offers a durable and reliable solution at a competitive price. We offer an excellent warranty and the willingness to go the extra mile to ensure our customers that they've made the right choice for their facility. When debris causes enough blockages where you cannot remove it inexpensively, a trash rake from Ashland Hydro Trash Rakes is your most effective and cost-effective solution.