strip accumulator

Video Specification ✅ 1. Product Overview The Horizontal Accumulator , also known as a Floor-Type Spiral Accumulator , is a dynamic coil storage system used in tube mills, slitting lines, and other continuous strip processing lines. Its main function is to buffer strip material during coil changeover or welding, ensuring non-stop production. 🌀 2. Working Principle & Storage Mode This accumulator stores strip material horizontally in a serpentine loop layout. As the strip is fed from the uncoiler, it enters the accumulator and is guided through a series of rollers that form horizontal loops. These loops are stored along a linear bed or platform. Storage Form : Horizontal spiral/serpentine loops How It Works : Infeed phase : Strip enters and forms horizontal loops while the production line continues running. Outfeed phase : When the uncoiler stops, the accumulator feeds the stored strip forward. Synchronization : Infeed and outfeed are controlled by a PLC to balance loop volume and maintain tension. ⚙️ 3. Technical Specifications (Sample Configuration) Item Value Strip Width as requirement,normally suitable for big size and thickness Strip Thickness as requirement,normally suitable for big size and thickness Storage Capacity 1000 meters (based on number of loops) Line Speed 0–100 m/min Loop Type Horizontal serpentine (spiral bed) Control System PLC + Inverter + Tension control Installation Space Depends on required storage length 🏗️ 4. Main Components Loop Frame & Guide Rollers – Forms and guides horizontal strip loops. Infeed & Outfeed Rollers – Feed strip in and out smoothly. Tension Control System – Maintains strip tension via sensors. Drive System – Includes servo or inverter motors for speed control. Support Platform – Steel base frame or track for loop support. PLC Control Cabinet – Centralized automation and logic control. 🧭 5. Application Scenarios ERW tube and pipe mills Steel strip slitting and recoiling lines Cut-to-length and blanking lines Continuous cold roll forming systems Pickling and galvanizing lines 🔄 6. Comparison: Disc vs. Horizontal vs. Vertical Accumulator Feature Disc Type Accumulator Horizontal Accumulator Vertical Spiral Accumulator Layout Length 10m length over 10m length Very High Space Usage Compact Large floor space High ceiling space Loop Style Flat coil loops Horizontal serpentine Vertical spiral Structure Complexity Simple Moderate Complex Maintenance Easy Moderate More complex Tension Control Good Very good Excellent Cost Lower Medium Higher Application Flexibility General purpose For longer buffer needs For high-speed & large-volume lines 🎯 7. How to Choose Choose Disc Accumulator if: You have limited floor and vertical space Pipe diameter lower 127mm, thickness lower 5mm. Buffering needs are moderate Choose Horizontal Accumulator if: You have enough floor space Need long strip buffering (20m+) Require good tension control but limited ceiling height Choose Vertical Spiral Accumulator if: High-speed line (80–120 m/min) Short space You can accommodate a tall structure RELATION EQUIPMENT We provides all equipment to tube mill entry section: Coil Car Single And Double Heads Un-coiler & Hydraulic And Pneumatic Un-coiler Peeler and hold down roll arm Flattening Machine Automatic and Semi Auto Shearer & Butt Welder Vertical Cage Accumulator​ & Horizontal Loop Accumulator & Landing Horizontal Spiral Loop Accumulator OUR SERVICE Why Choose Us? Leading Technology, Reliable Quality, Excellent Service! Optimized Design, High quality material select! Heat treatment process guarantee! Spiral bevel gear, drum gear coupling and carburization. Gear teeth quenching. Driven system stable, efficient and wearable with lower noise. High precision wear resisting and Long life of rollers. All the machine Lathes, Key Grooves are positioned and Milled by CNC. After-sales service 1.We will delivery the machine and provide the documents on time to make sure you can get the machine quickly 2.When you finish the Preparation conditions, Our fast and professional aftersales service engineer team will go to your factory to install the machine, give you the operating manual, And train your employee until they can operate the machine well. 3.We provide one year warranty and life-long technical support. 4.Well-trained & experienced staff are to answer all your inquiries in English and Chinese 5 .24 hours for engineer response. 6.Your business relationship with us will be confidential to any third party. Quality Control We have the single quality department, that make sure the material of the raw materials is good, and ensure the machine running smoothly.