Round Module Wrap Removal

Round Module Wrap Removal

 

presented by

 

Bill Lipsey

of

 

Lipsey GinTech, Inc.

 

The method gins choose for removing round module wrap should be determined by four things: safety, contamination, productivity, and cost.

SAFETY

 

1. Gin yard traffic should be kept to a minimum.

2. Employees should be protected from falling modules, and modules being transported by loaders.

3. Round modules present a visibility problem for loader operators.

4. Employees operating unwrapping machinery should not be in proximity to rotating parts.

5. Allowing round modules to flip/roll in an uncontrolled manner presents a safety hazard.

CONTAMINATION

 

1. Employees must be properly trained on not allowing module wrap or other contaminates to enter the module feeder.

2. The module wrap should never be cut completely, presenting a risk for contamination.

3. Visual inspection is the only way to guarantee no contamination. Therefore, employees must be able to inspect all surfaces of the module as it is unwrapped.

PRODUCTIVITY

 

1. The method for unwrapping should not interrupt the standard work flow in or around the gin.

2. Methods requiring high levels of expertise often present problems for night ginning crews.

3. Modules should be positioned on the module feeder in a manner that provides adequate flow of cotton into the gin.

4. Equipment/machinery used for unwrapping should be low maintenance so as not to impede productivity.

   1. The number of moving parts should be kept to a minimum.

   2. The number of electronic control parts should be kept to a minimum.

   3. Repair parts should be readily available to minimize downtime.

       

COST

 

1. Initial cost of equipment should be reasonable.

2. Gins should be aware of unexpected secondary installation expenses.

   1. Additional conveyor drive motors on the feeder.

   2. Electrical expenses.

   3. Building modifications.

   4. Catwalks and/or platforms necessary.