Kx-t dough divider/rounder, Features, Benefits – AMF Dough Divider/Rounder KX-T User Manual
Page 2: Mechanical features

KX-T DOUGH DIVIDER/ROUNDER
Auger
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Large 8” (203 mm) UHMW single auger gently urges dough
to the metering pump
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Strong 8” (203 mm) stainless steel pump housing for long
service life
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No dusting flour needed for dividing or rounding
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250 lb. (113 kg) capacity stainless steel hopper
− Round design ensures dough has no corners
to hang on
− First in/first out flow design
− Easy to clean
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Simple open stainless steel frame design for easy access
and sanitation
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Metering pump and manifold mounted on separate cart
provides easy access for sanitation and maintenance
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Heavy duty, hollow shaft Nord direct auger drive
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No chains on the entire machine
− No operating maintenance adjustments required
− Extremely low maintenance
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Large 8” (203 mm) coupling drive allows auger to be
removed in seconds
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Entire design provides slow, simple rotary motions
ensuring long service life with low maintenance costs
FEATURES
&
BENEFITS
Scaling Accuracy
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Stainless steel metering pump provides greater scaling
accuracy than conventional volumetric dividers
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Low pressure manifold with individual port control valves
provides estimated ±1% accuracy
Low Maintenance
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Simple design with slow rotating parts requires very little
maintenance
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Machine can be run for weeks with no required
maintenance downtime
Easy Sanitation
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CIP system controlled by the PLC program efficiently cleans
all internal product areas
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Complete visual inspection of entire dough path can be
performed in minutes with no tools
Simple Set-up with Recipe Management
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Change products with the push of a button, adjust
machine scaling in seconds
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No change over parts required for different size
products
Efficient Design and Lower Cost
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Small footprint can replace conventional dividers
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Lower purchase price, low maintenance, no divider oil,
all add up to lower operating cost
MECHANICAL FEATURES
Main Frame Area
& Vacuum System
Metering Pump, Manifold,
and Valves
Servo Rotary Cut-off
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Venturi generator based vacuum system for positive
pumping action and thorough degassing
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Auger speed controlled by pressure feedback loop for
accurate throughput
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Dependable Waukesha stainless steel metering pump
with 3” (76 mm) outlet
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UHMW "Quick Clean" scaling division manifold
available in 4, 5, 6, 8, or 9 pocket configuration
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Individual stainless steel control valves on each port
provide simple, precise scaling control
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UHMW cut-off knife
− For precise cutting motion up to 110 cuts per
minute
− Optional rotary high speed cut-off for speeds
up to 200 cuts per minute
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Dividing system requires no divider oil
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Divider unit mounted on heavy duty casters
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Stainless steel rounder frame with direct Eurodrive on
belt
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Grooved UHMW rounder bars with AMF floating foot
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Divider can be assembled in either LH or RH
configuration
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Rounder must be specified LH or RH