Facing Machine provides rock-faced appearance.
April 18, 2003 -
Stone Facer 5000 automated pitching/rock facing machine chisels both top and bottom of concrete products at rate of 40-100 linear fpm. System 5400 incorporates two cutters with tip up mechanism for processing all four sides of block into one processing system. Spring-loaded hold-down conveyor accommodates variation in block heights up to 16 in. Pitching hammers and conveyor are variable speed to create hand-hewn appearance.
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Original Press release
Control Central, Inc.
75 Osseo Ave. N.
St. Cloud, MN, 56303
USA
Control Central Inc. Introduces the Stone Facer 5000 and 5400
Control Central Inc. of St.Cloud MN has introduced an automated pitching/rock facing machine for manufacturer's of split faced concrete block and retaining walls. This technology allows you to automate the skills of a stonemasons hammer and chisel to give split faced block and many retaining wall products a more predominant rock faced appearance.
The Stone Facer 5000 chisels both the top and bottom of concrete products at an amazing rate of 40 - 100 linear feet per minute. The 5400 system incorporates 2 cutters with a tip up mechanism for processing all 4 sides of block into one processing system. The spring-loaded Hold-Down conveyor easily accommodates variation in block heights up to 16 inches. The pitching hammers and conveyor will be variable speed to create that "hand-hewn" appearance.
Control Central Inc. has been in business for over 10 years and their background is in the design and production of one of a kind custom designed equipment. The Stone Facer has a number of options available to your specific needs, from a basic manual operated machine to complete automation for your production line. Visit the company's web site at controlcentralinc.com. Or e-mail sales@controlcentralinc.com
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