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Model BS177/179 - 36 Te.

Hydraulic Tensioner 4 Track

This tensioner comprises of 4 track units each hydraulically driven through an epi-cyclic track gearbox
and bent axial piston hydraulic motor (electric drive versions are available). Standard lubricated
Berco track chains are employed on to which are bolted V profile hard wearing polyurethane track
pads. The track pads can be interchanged for alternative profiles, or for quick release track pads
where multiple profiles are required during an installation.
The lower track unit and one side unit is hydraulically positioned to suit the product diameter using
linear encoders to ensure accurate position. The top track and other side track are also hydraulically
positioned against the product initially at low load, then simultaneously pressurised to the desired
grip load. Hydraulic accumulators ensure the load is continuously applied providing back up in
emergency. The pressure in the accumulators are continuously monitored and topped up if necessary.
The lower and one side track positions are also continuously monitored and adjusted if necessary.
To allow the product to be removed from the tensioner in mid line, or where end terminations are
too large to pass through the tensioner, the top track opens by hinging to one side. The unique
method employed to do this maintains the opening track within the tensioner width thereby
minimising deck space requirements.
A dual Hydraulic Power Unit (HPU) powers the tensioner. Two electric motors are each combined with
a dual pump, the main load-sensing pump being for the track drives and a piggyback load sensing
pump for the grip circuit and ancillary functions.
Control of the tensioner is through a PLC and HMI. The HMI is used for calibration purposes and for
setting particular parameters. The PLC monitors the complete system from track position settings, to
latch cylinder open/close, grip pressure, HPU oil levels and temperatures etc and allows the tensioner
to operate only when in the correct status. The tensioner is currently configured for speed and
direction control. However, with an alternative manifold it can also be configured to provide tension
holdback (render) or tension pull at pre-set tensions when used in the appropriate setup, using the
integral loadcells as feedback to the render control system

Sparrows Baricon Ltd., Seton House, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. AB23 8JW
Tel: 44-(0)1224-704868 Fax: 44-(0)1224-826417

Model BS177/179 - 36 Te.Hydraulic Tensioner 4 Track


Specification Summary
Pull Force from idler end.
Pull Force from gearbox end.
Track contact length
Track grip force total
Cable grip load/m per track
Coefficient of Friction
Max speed laying
Max speed recovery
Height deck to centreline
Track movement per track
Track open clearance
Oil flow to tracks
Track motor pressure max
Oil flow auxiliary circuits
Grip & ancilliary pressure max
HPU power
Motor current running max
Motor starting
Cooling water requirement
Tensioner dimensions
HPU
Cabin

: 36 Te
: 18 Te
: 2.4 m
: 400 Te
: 41.7Te/m
: = 0.09
: 1000m/hr
: 650m/hr
: 1625 mm
: 360 mm
: 700mm nominal (pad design dependant)
: 400 L/min total (2 x 200L/min)
: 350 Bar
: 120L/min (2 x 60L/min)
: 250 bar
: 2 x 75kW, 3ph, 380V/440V 50/60Hz
: 134A each motor
: Star/Delta
: 200L/min @ 7 bar
5.14mLx3.3mWx3.32mH - weight 25.0Te
3.3mLx2.0mWx2.13mH - weight 5.0Te
2.2mLx2.0mWx2.5mH - weight 1.5Te

Instruments/sensors
Loadcells
Fixed tracks position
Grip tracks pressure
Top swing track open/close
Latch cylinders open/close
Track speed & distance
Brake on/off
HPU low oil
HPU no oil
HPU oil temperature
HPU track oil pressure
HPU auxiliary pressure

: 2 x 20Te rated
: 2 x taught wire encoder
: 2 x pressure transducer
: Proximity sensor
: 12 x proximity sensors integral to cylinders
: Encoder
: Pressure switch
: Float switch
: Float switch
: Thermostat
: 2 x pressure gauges
: 2 x pressure gauges

Sparrows Baricon Ltd., Seton House, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. AB23 8JW
Tel: 44-(0)1224-704868 Fax: 44-(0)1224-826417

Model BS177/179 - 36 Te.Hydraulic Tensioner 4 Track

Sparrows Baricon Ltd., Seton House, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. AB23 8JW
Tel: 44-(0)1224-704868 Fax: 44-(0)1224-826417

Model BS177/179 - 36 Te.Hydraulic Tensioner 4 Track

Sparrows Baricon Ltd., Seton House, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. AB23 8JW
Tel: 44-(0)1224-704868 Fax: 44-(0)1224-826417

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