VVGrainCare The slide plates are made from 3/16" up to 1/2" thick solid carbon or stainless steel. The corners are radiused in order to prevent the slide plate from binding up when actuating open or closed. The pneumatic cylinder’s clevis is directly attached to the tail end of the slide plate for a compact and economical design.
The 1/2" thick Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyurethane (UHMW) slide plate retainers are held in place with a minimum of two countersunk bolts on each side. The countersunk bolts are used to avoid obstructing material flow. The top of the UHMW retainers are beveled to divert product flow around the edges of the slide plate and protect the rollers below. UHMW is used because of its durability and high release properties.