[NHCOLL-L:850] Re: compactor systems

[John E. Simmons]

>

Regarding the number of turns it takes to open an aisle...  This is really
a matter of the gear ratio.  You can write in your bid specs what you
want.  For example, we have a mechanical system which carries a lot of
weight (rated to 300 lbs per shelf--fluid collections) but on the advice
of our architect (who had consulted with various compactor companies) we
specified that you must be able to open a 36 inch wide aisle with 8
turns.  It works fine.

--John

> 2) The manual carriages are geared so low that it takes numerous
> effortless, but boring, turns to move them.  I would rather have to
> expend a little effort to have them move more quickly.  It's a bit
> like cycling downhill in first gear.