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Doucet BTRS Return Conveyor for Rip Saws

by Doucet

The Doucet BTRS Return Conveyors are specially designed for use with Straight Line Rip Saws and Gang Rip Saws.

Characteristics and Operation

The BTRS Return Conveyor is specially designed for use with Straight Line Rip Saws and Gang Rip Saws. They are available in three models: BTRS-68/70 /71. They feature various widths and lengths of receiving and return rollers, to suit most ripping applications.

Operating Principle 
• Upon detection of the end of board, the receiving rollers retract and the board is carried to the return rollers by transfer belts 
• The receiving and return conveyor are adjustable 40 to 120 ft/min 
• The belt transfer speed is fixed at 180 ft/min 
• BTRS-70 features canted return rollers 
• Individually driven high quality PVC rollers 
• A 5 foot long receiving conveyor 
• A perpendicular belt transfer with a vertical movement, actuated by a pneumatic cylinder 
• Motorized return rollers of varying widths and lengths

Options and Specifications 
• Customizable configuration 
• Additional length of receiving conveyor, transfer and return conveyor 
• Additional length of return conveyor length 
• Main module on caster mounting 
• Quick release disconnect on caster mounting for return section

Specifications BTRS3-68 BTRS-70 BTRS-71
Number of Operators 1 1 1
Std. Length of Receiving Conveyor 5 feet 5 feet 5 feet
Width of Receiving Conveyor (BFR) 29 inches 30 inches 35 inches
Width of Return Conveyor (BTR) 24 inches 12 inches 30 inches
Length of Return Conveyor 11 feet 8.5 feet 12 feet
Belt Transfer Width 78 inches 42 inches 66 inches