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POSTSAVER is currently offering two different machines to apply the POSTSAVER boots. Both are fully automatic machines with integrated stackers and are easily operated by one employee.
The PS-1000 accommodates the fence contractor supplying their own needs with the added potential to supply other contractors. The
PS-2000, with twice the production capacity, meets the demand of sawmills and wholesale distribution plants that require larger volume. Operation of both machines is similar, however, the PS-2000 cycles two posts at a time.
The first step of the application process requires the operator to slip a boot onto the post prior to insertion into the machine. At this juncture, automation eliminates operator interaction until a completed stack of posts is ready to be removed from the out-feed end of the machine.
When processing through the machine, the post is spun while the quick- response heat lamps cycle on, this heat shrinks the polyethylene onto the post and melts the bituminous protectant. The machine then indexes the post into the pressing process where heavy-duty platens press the bitumen onto the surface of the post. Finally, the post is sent to the stacker where it is automatically stacked and readied for shipment.
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