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This unit is equipped with a 1½ hp. 3 ph. electric motor. This motor powers the shaker pan by means of a #10 heavy ajax drive. The pan is specially designed for even distribution of product into each of the twelve husking lanes. Shaker frame is mild steel construction, hot dipped galvanized. The shaker pan and feed chute are stainless steel construction. ![]() |
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This unit is equipped with a ½ hp. 110 volt, D.C. variable speed drive for adjusting the feed rate. The conveyor length is 3'-7".The belt is constructed with a v-guide for positive tracking. The metering chute, conveyor sides and transfer chute to vibratory shaker are all stainless steel construction. Conveyor frame is mild steel construction, hot dipped galvanized. Pulleys are mild steel, hot dipped galvanized. ![]() |
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CONVERSION AND UPDATE KITS 8-LANE SERIES I TO 12-LANE SERIES II The kit is for converting your existing A&K 8-Lane Series I base Husker to a new A&K 12-Lane Series II base Husker. This conversion will increase husking production by 50% in the same amount of floor space. The following will be supplied by A&K Development:
12-LANE SERIES I BASE HUSKER FRAME TO 16-LANE SERIES II HUSKER FRAME The kit is for converting your existing A&K 12-Lane base Husker frame to A&K’s new style 16-Lane Series II Husking Frame. This conversion will update your existing equipment plus increase production in the same amount of floor space. By utilizing the existing Vibratory Shaker and Metering Conveyor, the conversion will not disturb your distribution or feed system. The following will be supplied by A&K Development:
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A&K DEVELOPMENT FOUR LANE “POWER HUSKER” SERIES II FOR SWEET CORN HUSKING – MANUAL FED This unit is equipped with one 5 hp. 3 ph. electric motor. This motor powers the husking rolls through three enclosed gear drives. The oscillators are powered by a 1 hp. 3 phase electric motor. The husker has eight husking rolls 5’-0” long arranged into four husking lanes. The capacity of this unit is typically 3 to 4 tons per hour. All product contact parts are stainless steel or other non-corrosive materials. Frame is mild steel construction, hot dipped galvanized. Additional Features Included as Standard Equipment:
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A&K HUSKING DISCHARGE SHORT PIECE GRADING SYSTEM Conversion kit to modify existing A&K huskers to grade out short pieces from the system up to 2-1/2” in length on the discharge end of huskers. There is an adjustable live roller near the husker discharge end for the removal of short cobs & pieces, powered by one 1 hp. 3 phase electric gear motor. The conversion kit will include the following (Complete assembly by customer):
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HUSKER & PRE-CLEANER AUTO-LUBE SYSTEMS Fully automatic system for all units. This system is specially designed for a number of units. The system supplies an equal amount of lubrication to all bushing housings and lube points automatically from center (master) remote control panel (programmable controller.) A&K will furnish the following for a complete system:
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A&K DEVELOPMENT 30" OR 36" WIDE DISTRIBUTION BELT CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR HUSKERS AND PRE-CLEANERS System is specially designed to gravity feed multiple "Power Huskers" or "Pre-Cleaners." This unit is equipped with a properly sized electric motor, chain driven and gear reducer. The belt of the conveyor is constructed with a "C" section v-guide on the underside for positive tracking, white food grade belting. Weighted shears for feeding to stainless steel hoppers. Modular angle mounted conveyor bed is constructed of stainless steel. Conveyor bed rail are stripped with UHMW material, to reduce the belt drag. Pulleys are constructed of stainless steel, plus lagged drive pulley. Included in the system is support structure, which mounts to the shaker feed framework and hoppers. ![]() |
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AIR POWER SHEAR SYSTEM This Automated “Power Shear” Feed System is Accomplished by Use of the Following Hardware and Software:
How the A&K Development “Power Shear” System Operates:
Advantages of Using the A&K “Power Shear” System
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FLAT BED CONVEYOR SYSTEMS Stainless Steel Drive/Tail Includes:
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50 DEGREE LEV-FLOW ELEVATOR This unit is equipped with a properly sized electric motor, chain driven to mounted gear reducer. The special elevator belt has three inch high molded cleats staggered on twelve inch centers. The elevator bed frame is constructed of mild steel, painted, polyurethane paint. The elevator belt is set at a 50 degree angle to assure proper metering of product. The elevator bed is stripped with UHMW strips to reduce the belt drag. The support frame is included. This unit also includes a converging beam sensor for controlling the level of product and the Infeed Hopper. (A.C. variable speed controller not included). Model Numbers:
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48”/36” WIDE PAN RECEIVING VIBRATORY FOR RAW PRODUCT This is a mechanical vibratory conveyor, constructed of extra heavy mild steel pan, framework and dump backboard. The system is equipped with a properly sized electric motor which drives a positive eccentric drive. Also, includes steel support frame for concrete base support and mounting. Approx. Length of Pan:
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BIG BIN SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING, HOLDING, METERING RAW PRODUCT This bin is specially designed to receive and meter raw product. Can be used to quickly unload and store a complete truck load of product or approximately 22 to 25 ton. This can be achieved in approximately 4 minutes. The speed of the draper belts can be decreased to meter and feed at plant flow rate. The bin supports and transports the product by use of dual six foot wide belts, the belts are supported and driven by rollers all along the bins length. The drive consists of 4 qty. shaft mounted gear box drives, 2 hp. 60 cycle. Framework, roller bed, pulleys and support structure are constructed of mild steel, epoxy coated, with galvanized sheet metal side walls. For shipping convenience the bin is shipped as sub-assemblies, final assembly at customers location. Bin is 40 ft. long and 14 ft. wide. Electrical control panel including A.C. variable speed controller, all control switches, and safety warning horn by use of a programmable controller. ![]() |
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48”/36” WIDE CAPPED STEAM WILTER VIBRATORY These units are specially designed to wilt the outer husks of sweet corn ears for ease of husking. The Wilter also transports green (unhusked) corn to an existing conveyor or elevator system. The system is equipped with a properly sized electric motor which drives a positive eccentric drive. This is a mechanical vibratory conveyor construction with extra heavy mild steel pan and framework, coated. Mounted on the centerline of the inside of the bottom pan is a 1” diameter stainless steel steam pipe with holes to wilt unhusked ears. The unit is capped with galvanized sheet metal cap and sealed to pan. The capacity of this unit is typically 40 to 60 tons per hour. Also, includes sub-structure steel framework for inside of clients concrete base, for mounting unit. ![]() |
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DUAL NUBBIN ELIMINATOR/LENGTH GRADER Each unit is designed to handle 30 to 35 tons per hour of husked sweet corn.This unit consists of a negatively sloped infeed pan to evenly spread the flow on two (2) 28 lane alignment pans; the alignment pans each have an adjustable live roller powered by a ½ hp motor coupled to the roller shaft by a hollow shaft gear box. The first alignment pan & roller is set to remove nubbins, the second is set to length grade. Dual Ajax vibrating eccentrics are powered by a 1-1/2 hp motors. Frame is constructed of mild steel, hot dipped galvanized. ![]() |
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NUBBIN ELIMINATOR FOR GRADING OUT SHORT COBS FROM SYSTEM Features:
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POWER ROLL WASHER Features:
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SILAGE “POWER CHOPPER” MODEL L-42 LARGE UNIT:
MODEL M-30 MEDIUM UNIT:
MODEL S-30 SMALL UNIT:
ALL MODELS FEATURE:
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MANUAL COB SAW Requires three to four operators selecting and placing husked (yellow) corn ears on Roller Chain Conveyor, which feeds the Cob Saw. Operators perform a visual inspection and align the ears to an overhead laser beam for correct entry to the cob saw blades. The Cob Saw is powered by one (1) electric brake motor and includes carbide tipped saw blades and saw blade arbors designed to cut full cobs or “cobbettes” to the client’s specifications. Each Cob Saw System is designed to cut 140 to 150 ears per minute. Constructed of stainless steel or other non-corrosive materials. ![]() |
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POWER ORIENTER – DOUBLE PASS & AUTOMATIC CUTTER FEEDER Each unit automatically singulates, aligns, and orients corn, feeding it to an A&K Power Corn Cutter. The system is comprised of a metering conveyor belt, a flighted feeder, a double orienting head, and a two-speed cutter feed chain.
The entire machine is designed for ease of maintenance and sanitation. Hydraulic drive motors power the automatic cutter feeder and corn cutter by a self-contained hydraulic power pack with a 2 hp motor. The power pack is mounted as an integral component on each “Power Orienter.” Constructed of stainless steel or other non-corrosive materials. ![]() |
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A&K DEVELOPMENT 30" OR 36" WIDE DISTRIBUTION BELT CONVEYING SYSTEM FOR HUSKERS AND PRE-CLEANERS System is specially designed to gravity feed multiple "Power Huskers" or "Pre-Cleaners." This unit is equipped with a properly sized electric motor, chain driven and gear reducer. The belt of the conveyor is constructed with a "C" section v-guide on the underside for positive tracking, white food grade belting. Weighted shears for feeding to stainless steel hoppers. Modular angle mounted conveyor bed is constructed of stainless steel. Conveyor bed rail are stripped with UHMW material, to reduce the belt drag. Pulleys are constructed of stainless steel, plus lagged drive pulley. Included in the system is support structure, which mounts to the shaker feed framework and hoppers. ![]() |
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AIR POWER SHEAR SYSTEM This Automated “Power Shear” Feed System is Accomplished by Use of the Following Hardware and Software:
How the A&K Development “Power Shear” System Operates:
Advantages of Using the A&K “Power Shear” System
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TROUGHING BELT CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR TRANSPORTING This system is designed for transport. This unit is equipped with a properly sized electric motor and shaft mounted gear reducer. The belt of the conveyor is constructed with “C” section v-guide on the underside for positive tracking, white food grade. Troughing brackets (“U” shape design with UHMW material slides) are mounted to a center tubular rail, at approximately 30” to 40” apart. Constructed of stainless steel or mild steel, hot dipped galvanized, coated gray paint. Pulleys are constructed of mild steel, hot dipped galvanized, plus lagged drive pulley. Support structure is included or not included. ![]() |
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DUAL BELT KNIFE HONER Unit is designed for 3AR and SC-120 Corn Cutter knives. A rigid tubular base that can be positioned on a table or bench supports the Honer. The unit is powered by a 1/4 hp, 110 volt, and single phase electric motor. Special knife holder and adjustable jigs provide the operator with the means to maintain the critical angles and sharp cutting edges required on the cutter knives. Honing solution is dripped onto the honing belts from a metering device. One rag wheel and strop for buffing knives. Stainless steel construction. Also included are six (6) extra #320 grit belts for outside edge grinding and three (3) extra grit belts for inside edge grinding. Estimated shipping weight is 400 lbs. ![]() |
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CUT CORN ROTARY “POWER SCALPER” This unit is specially designed to clean-cut whole kernels of sweet corn by removing any pieces of cob and husk automatically while breaking up any clusters of cut kernels. The unit is equipped with water spray bars over special, rotating UHMW rolls. Powered by a properly sized electric motor. All stainless steel construction, framework and guards. Capacity of this unit is typically 25,000 lbs. to 30,000 lbs. per hour. ![]() |
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“POWER SURGE HOPPER” FOR CUT WHOLE KERNELS OF SWEET CORN This unit is specially designed to hold and to meter the kernels at an even flow to existing blancher system. The unit is equipped with properly sized electric motor and drive. The 55” wide plastic dewatering belt which is designed to meter the product to the blancher infeed hopper. All stainless steel construction for framework, hopper sides/end panels and special discharge metering adjustable gate. ![]() |
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FRESH MARKET BASE HUSKER (8 LANE)
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SHAKER FEEDER This unit is equipped with a 1½ hp. 3 ph. electric motor. This motor powers the shaker pan by means of a #10 ajax drive. The pan is specially designed for even distribution of product into each of the eight husking lanes. Shaker frame is mild steel construction, hot dipped galvanized. The shaker pan and feed chute are stainless steel construction.
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MANUAL COB SAW Requires three to four operators selecting and placing husked (yellow) corn ears on Roller Chain Conveyor, which feeds the Cob Saw. Operators perform a visual inspection and align the ears to an overhead laser beam for correct entry to the cob saw blades. The Cob Saw is powered by one (1) electric brake motor and includes carbide tipped saw blades and saw blade arbors designed to cut full cobs or “cobbettes” to the client’s specifications. Each Cob Saw System is designed to cut 140 to 150 ears per minute. Constructed of stainless steel or other non-corrosive materials. ![]() |
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FLAT BED BELT CONVEYOR Stainless Steel Drive/Tail Includes:
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50 DEGREE LEV-FLOW ELEVATOR This unit is equipped with a properly sized electric motor, chain driven to mounted gear reducer. The special elevator belt has three inch high molded cleats staggered on twelve inch centers. The elevator bed frame is constructed of mild steel, painted, polyurethane paint. The elevator belt is set at a 50 degree angle to assure proper metering of product. The elevator bed is stripped with UHMW strips to reduce the belt drag. The support frame is included. This unit also includes a converging beam sensor for controlling the level of product and the Infeed Hopper. (A.C. variable speed controller not included). Model Numbers:
Lengths Available:
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