USED HUGH SMITH HYDROLEVEL

This used Hugh Smith Hydrolevel backed-up plate straightener is available from Galaxie Corporation. It flattens heavy steel plate across a roll face of 157 inches (4,000 mm).
It handles plate from 11.5 mm up to 60 mm thick at 30 m/min. The five-roll arrangement (3 over 2) is supported by six flights of top and bottom back-up rolls and driven by a 175 HP slipping/reversing main motor.
Key Features
Entry and exit powered roller tables
Entry and exit photo-electric plate detectors
Hydraulically loaded rollers
5 work roll design (3 over 2)
6 flights of top and bottom back-up rolls
Electro-magnetic drum brake
175 HP slipping/reversing main motor drive
Applications
Flattening heavy steel plate before cutting or fabrication
Preparing thick plate for plate processing and profiling
Plate supply for heavy fabrication and structural work
Levelling plate in service centres and steel plate processing
Commercial Details
Make: Hugh Smith
Model: Hydrolevel
Condition: Used
Location: Wayne, Michigan, USA
Seller: Galaxie Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What plate thickness can it straighten? It is rated for plate from 11.5 mm (0.450 in) up to 60 mm (2.3 in) thick.
How wide is the roll face? The roll face is 157 inches (4,000 mm).
What is the line speed and drive? It runs at 30 m/min and is driven by a 175 HP slipping/reversing main motor.
What should I ask when enquiring? Ask for photos or video of the machine under power, whether an inspection is possible, and which roller tables, detectors and electrics are included. Also confirm the control details, the roll condition, and loading and shipping arrangements for a machine of this size.