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Extrusion Systems

Stretcher

The Belco Stretcher is designed as a pass-through jaw design stretcher for simple, robust, reliable operation.

The head and tailstock feature cam-style upper jaws with moveable lower jaws and are all hydraulically controlled. The stretcher can either be a Two-Man, One-Man or No Man style. The stretcher motion is precisely controlled by sophisticated hydraulics working with the PLC program. Available in both Twist and Non-Detwist operations with tonnage sizes to fit your needs and operations.

Style
Two-ManOne-ManNo Man
Operation
TwistNon-Detwist
A Belco stretcher head with its orange jaw assembly and Belco nameplate, extrusions running across the foreground.

Stretcher FAQs

What stretcher design does Belco use?

A pass-through jaw design, chosen for simple, robust, reliable operation. The head and tailstock feature cam-style upper jaws with moveable lower jaws, all hydraulically controlled.

What operator configurations are available?

Two-Man, One-Man, or No Man styles.

Is a twist function available?

Yes. Stretchers are available in both Twist and Non-Detwist operations, with tonnage sizes to fit your operation.

How is stretcher motion controlled?

By sophisticated hydraulics working with the PLC program, which controls the motion precisely.

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  • Stacking Systems

    The Belco Rack Stacker is designed to stack the fully loaded extrusion racks onto the Age Oven Conveyor to create a full batch to be aged.

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