Urschel VSC User Manual

URSCHEL®Model VSC

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INCORPORATED

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LABORATORIESLABORATORIE S

2503 Calumet Avenue, P.O. Box 2200
Valparaiso, Indiana 46384-2200 U.S.A.
219/464-4811 Fax: [phone]
http://www.urschel.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

INCORPORATED

LABORATORIESLAB ORATOR IES

2503 Calumet Avenue, P.O. Box 2200
Valparaiso, Indiana 46384-2200 U.S.A.
219/464-4811 Fax: [phone]
http://www.urschel.com
E-mail: [e-mail]


INCORPORATED

Cuts Segments, Slabs, and Strips

SPECIFICATIONS

Length:

Width:................................32.61" (828 mm)

Height: ..............................54.81" (1392 mm)

Net Weight:.............................1028 lb (466 kg)

Motor: . . . . 3 HP (1.5 kW), totally enclosed, fan-cooled, variable speed

APPLICATIONS

square or rectangular strips from many food products such as carrots,

pickles, zucchini, potatoes. The Model VSC features an available

variable speed drive, hinged access panel, quick changeover of a wide

variety of cutting heads, and simplified design for easy cleanup and

maintenance. Maximum input product size is 4" (101.6 mm) in diameter,

and the machine easily adapts to automated belt feeding.

hand-fed operations. For added versatility, several different cutting

heads are available including the standard head, slab cutting head, and

the patented

representative for the cutting head best-suited for your application.

OPERATING PRINCIPLE

velocities mounted in a frame with one belt above the other. Sufficient

clearance is provided between the belts to captivate and form

themselves around the product being cut. A feed pan and a feed chute

are mounted at the entry end of the conveyor belts. Product delivered to

the feed pan opening, slides down the feed chute into the conveyor belts

and accelerates to belt speed. Product exits the belts at the opposite

end of the machine with sufficient velocity to carry it through the knives

® Urschel and Velocicut are registered trademarks of Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

§

The Model VSC is protected by U.S. Patent No. 5044240 and European Patent No. 412835.

Foreign and other patents pending.

§§

The Velocicut is protected by U.S. Patent No. 5343623 and European Patent No. EP0570153.

1873 JUNE 03 (s.s. 1540)

.............................116.48" (2959 mm)

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .or 5 HP (3.7 kW), totally enclosed, fan-cooled

The patented§Urschel Model VSC produces segments, slabs, and

The machine can be sold equipped with a feed pan and chute for

§§

Velocicut® cutting head. Consult your local Urschel sales

The Model VSC consists of two conveyor belts running at identical

Feed
Belts

Velocicut

Cutting Head

Product

Blades

MODEL VSC

and into the discharge cone. Belts, belt slides and pulleys are designed

to keep product in the center of the belts. A small stream of water

provides lubrication to the belts and cutting parts. The Model VSC is also

easily adaptable to automated belt feeding.

TYPES OF CUTS

SQUARE STRIPS

.156" (4.0 mm)

.188" (4.8 mm)

.218" (5.5 mm)

.250" (6.4 mm)

.276" (7.0 mm)

.281" (7.1 mm)

.285" (7.2 mm)

.290" (7.4 mm)

.294" (7.5 mm)

.297" (7.5 mm)

.300" (7.6 mm)

.305" (7.7 mm)

.313" (8.0 mm)

.330" (8.4 mm)

.344" (8.7 mm)

RECTANGULAR STRIPS
.281 x .406" (7.1 x 10.3 mm)
.281 x .594" (7.1 x 15.1 mm)
.290 x .313" (7.4 x 8.0 mm)
.313 x .375" (8.0 x 9.5 mm)
.313 x .750" (9.5 x 19.1 mm)

.315 x .385" (8.0 x 9.8 mm)
.330 x .395" (8.4 x 10.0 mm)

.344 x .469" (8.7 x 1
.375 x .750" (9.5 x 19.1 mm)
.438 x .750" (11.1 x 19.1 mm)
.438 x .875" (11.1 x 22.2 mm)
Other sizes also available when
using the Velocicut cutting head.

.375" (9.5 mm)

.394" (10.0 mm)

.406" (10.3 mm)

.438" (11.1 mm)

.469" (11.9 mm)

.472" (12.0 mm)

.500" (12.7 mm)

.512" (13.0 mm)

.560" (14.2 mm)

.563" (14.3 mm)

.591" (15.0 mm)

.625" (15.9 mm)

.750" (19.1 mm)

.875" (22.2 mm)

(25 mm)

1"

1.9 mm)

SEGMENT CUTS:
3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, or 12

SLABS: Crinkle and flat
slab cut sizes are
available to meet your
product requirements.