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Precision-engineered hand crank gear designed for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 granulators. This essential maintenance component allows operators to manually rotate the rotor during knife changes, cutting gap adjustments, and routine maintenance procedures without energizing the machine. Manufactured from durable industrial-grade materials for reliable performance in demanding granulator maintenance and service operations.
The GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 Hand Crank Gear is a critical maintenance component designed specifically for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 granulators. This precision-machined gear is an essential tool for safe and controlled manual rotation of the granulator rotor during maintenance operations including rotor knife changes, stator knife adjustments, cutting gap setting, and cutting chamber cleaning. By allowing operators to turn the rotor by hand in a controlled manner without energizing the drive system, the hand crank gear is a key part of safe lockout and maintenance procedures on these machines.
The hand crank gear engages with the rotor drive system to provide smooth, controlled manual rotation, allowing technicians to precisely position the rotor for knife inspection, replacement, and gap adjustment using a feeler gauge. This is particularly important on the GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 granulators, where proper cutting gap maintenance between rotor and stator knives directly impacts cutting performance, regrind quality, and the service life of the knife set. Manufactured to exact OEM specifications from durable industrial-grade materials, this replacement gear ensures the same precise fit and reliable engagement as the original component, keeping maintenance procedures safe, accurate, and efficient.
Key Features:
Manual Rotor Rotation: Allows safe, controlled hand-cranking of the granulator rotor during maintenance without energizing the drive system
Precision-Machined Construction: Manufactured to exact OEM tolerances for proper gear engagement and smooth operation
Essential Maintenance Tool: Critical for knife changes, cutting gap adjustment, and cutting chamber inspection on GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 granulators
Durable Industrial Construction: Built to withstand repeated use across regular maintenance intervals
Direct OEM Replacement: Exact fit for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 granulators
Supports Safe Lockout Procedures: Enables proper maintenance practices by allowing rotor positioning without machine power
Technical Specifications:
SKU: 80070674
Part Type: Hand Crank Gear
Compatibility: Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 Granulators
Function: Manual rotor rotation for maintenance and knife change procedures
Construction: Industrial-grade materials for durability
Application: Granulator maintenance, knife changes, cutting gap adjustment
Brands: Virtus Equipment / ZERMA America
Applications: Essential for all scheduled maintenance operations on GSE 300/600 and GSL 300/400 granulators including rotor and stator knife changes, cutting gap adjustment and verification, rotor inspection, and cutting chamber cleaning. Recommended as a standard spare part kept on hand at plastics recycling facilities, injection molding operations, blow molding plants, and any facility operating GSE 300/600 or GSL 300/400 granulators to ensure maintenance procedures can be performed safely and accurately at all times.
| Weight | 1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 3 × 3 × 1 in |
