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Introduced in the late 1950’s as a project for the Kimberly-Clark Corporation, the model KC Hog has set the standard in fuel processing for pulp mills and generating Grade-A mulch.
    

Applications include processing bark and solids for fuel and mulch, cross-ties, cross-arms, pallets and specialty applications such as polymers and plastics.
     

PUNCH AND DIE CUTTING

All KC HOGS employ a unique cutting action involving stationary anvil points positioned on the side of the machine with rotating teeth (hammers) that pass through rectangular pockets formed by these anvil points.
     

 
This positive cutting action between the teeth and anvil points performs what amounts to the first particle-sizing function in a two stage process.
 
 
The second sizing action occurs when the material cut by the action of the teeth against the anvil points is directed downward and across a curved particle-sizing screen which fits underneath the rotating element.
  
The screen is used to control the size of the material discharged from the unit. The smaller the openings in the screen, the smaller the end product will be.
     
The discharge from Montgomery Hogs is generally quite uniform in size, containing a minimum of fines.
     
TRAMP METAL PROTECTION
    
Tramp metal protection is provided on all KC model hogs by external shear bolts which secure the anvil holders in position.

When heavy steel enters the hog, the shear bolts are sheared and the anvil holders are driven out of position, allowing the steel to pass by the anvil points.
     
As the anvil holders are driven out of position, the bolt holding the locking bar is sheared and the latch holding the screen is tripped. Tripping the screen latch allows the screen to drop away from the rotor to minimize damage to the screen and allow the metal to exit the grinding area.
     
A hydraulic screen reset option is available to assist in the resetting of the screen.