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October 2021 #13267 Page #19
The Spida Approach to a Wall Panel Line Cullen Ellis, Spida Sales and Technical Manager
bout 4 years ago, we introduced the first of the new generation of Spida wall panel extruders, and we just keep getting better! Beginning from the combined knowledge and experience gained with the merging of three technology-savvy companies—Multinail, Spida, and Mango Tech—we have the best of these companies combined to create the centerpiece of our Spida wall panel line.
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The Spida extruder itself is the most well-known part, but each stage of the wall-building process demonstrates the benefits of using a Spida system. Operating the System: One operator begins the process at the wall extruder, placing the top and bottom plates in front of the dual pushers on either side of the machine and using the hand controls to clamp the plates in place. A set of locator pins automatically pops up and then the operator takes the first component of the wall (a stud or window/door opening) and places it against the locator pins. Next, the operator holds the fire buttons, so nails are fired automatically through the plates into the component, which uses one or two nail tools on either side of the nailing bridge. After the wall advances to the next location, the plates are clamped and the process repeats until the wall is completed. Then, the pushers automatically drop back and the next set Walls being made of plates is loaded by the operator. Importantly, the accuracy of the extruder also means that plates only need a simple ID and the computer keeps track of all of the details. Moving the Material: So that the extruder can produce a constantly moving line of walls, material handling is key! Feeding the beast is crucial for consistently high production numbers. What features does our process have to help you meet your goals? We bring the studs and stud combinations to the operator at around shoulder level directly in front of them, so they can be placed into the wall with minimal movement based on two options: our curved conveyor which turns 90 degrees allowing components to be staged and moved parallel to the line saving space Cutting all the framing components for the job #Tornado PHONE: 800-289-5627
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