Stacker Reclaimer Chaser Pitch Cylinder
Stacker Reclaimer Chaser Pitch Cylinder
The chaser mechanism trails behind the stacker reclaimer as it travels along the stockyard rail. Its pitch cylinder adjusts the tail belt angle — controlling where reclaimed material drops onto the yard conveyor. Wrong angle means material spillage, belt misalignment, and lost throughput.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Stacker Reclaimer Chaser Pitch Cylinder |
| Features | Pitching action of the tail belt (chaser) mechanism |
| Bore Diameter | 300 mm – 400 mm |
| Rod Diameter | 200 mm – 320 mm |
| Stroke | 1,000 mm – 4,500 mm |
| Working Pressure | Up to 35 MPa |
| Application | Stacker Reclaimer |
What Is the Chaser Mechanism on a Stacker Reclaimer?
The chaser (tail belt) mechanism is the rear conveyor section of a stacker reclaimer. While the cantilever boom (controlled by the skeleton pitch cylinder #27) handles material on the stockpile side, the chaser conveys material from the machine's central structure to the yard's fixed conveyor system. The chaser pitch cylinder adjusts the angle of this tail belt to align the discharge point with the yard conveyor.
Misalignment between the chaser belt and the yard conveyor causes material spillage, belt tracking problems, and reduced throughput. The chaser pitch must be adjusted as the stacker reclaimer travels along its rail — because the yard conveyor position is fixed while the machine moves. The cylinder provides continuous angle adjustment to maintain correct alignment at every position along the stockyard.
The chaser pitch cylinder shares the same bore and stroke range as the skeleton pitch cylinder (#27) but faces different loading conditions — the tail belt assembly is lighter but experiences different dynamic forces from the traveling mechanism. Browse the offshore hydraulic cylinder range for all stacker reclaimer products.
Skeleton Pitch vs Chaser Pitch — Different Functions, Similar Hardware
Both the skeleton pitch (#27) and chaser pitch (#28) cylinders use the same bore and pressure ranges, but their operating conditions differ:
| Parameter | Skeleton Pitch (#27) | Chaser Pitch (#28) |
|---|---|---|
| Controls | Cantilever boom angle | Tail belt angle |
| Primary load | Boom weight + material + bucket wheel | Tail belt weight + material on belt |
| Dynamic loading | Bucket wheel cutting forces | Traveling vibration + transfer impact |
| Critical alignment | Stockpile profile shaping | Yard conveyor transfer point |
Key Advantages of the Chaser Pitch Cylinder
- Continuous angle adjustment during travel — the cylinder adjusts the tail belt angle in real time as the stacker reclaimer moves along its rail, maintaining correct transfer alignment at every yard position.
- ️ Vibration resistance from traveling mechanism — the chaser mechanism is connected to the traveling bogies, transmitting rail joint impacts and drive vibration to the pitch cylinder. The mounting and seals are designed for this continuous low-amplitude vibration.
- Abrasion-resistant seals and coating — coal dust, iron ore fines, and aggregate particles are the primary contaminants in a stockyard environment. Heavy-duty wiper seals and chrome or ceramic rod coating provide extended service life between maintenance intervals.
Chaser Pitch Cylinder OEM & ODM
Provide the stacker reclaimer model, tail belt weight, pitching range, yard conveyor geometry, and environmental conditions. Korea Ever-Power delivers individually or as part of the complete cylinder set. Contact the Korea Ever-Power hydraulic cylinder team.
FAQ
What Our Customers Say
"The chaser pitch cylinders maintain perfect transfer alignment across the full 400-metre rail travel of our iron ore stacker reclaimer. Spillage at the transfer point dropped to near zero after replacing the worn originals."
Eng. S. Wilson — Stockyard Manager, Australian iron ore port
"We ordered chaser pitch cylinders together with skeleton pitch for the same machine. Korea Ever-Power delivered both sets with coordinated engineering drawings and matching documentation."
K. Zhang — Equipment Procurement, Chinese steel mill
"Solid quality pitch cylinders for our coal stockyard. The dust sealing is effective — after 10 months of continuous operation in coal dust, the rod surface is still clean. Minor point: the delivery packaging could be more robust for overseas shipping."
J. Kowalski — Plant Maintenance, Polish power company
"Emergency replacement chaser pitch cylinder for our aggregate stacker. Korea Ever-Power matched the original dimensions from our drawings in 6 weeks. Production was barely interrupted."
M. Hernandez — Quarry Operations, Mexican cement company
"Complete stacker reclaimer cylinder set for a new limestone stockyard. All 3 types delivered together. The 35 MPa rating gives us margin for future throughput upgrades without cylinder replacement."
R. Mukherjee — Project Director, Indian steel plant expansion
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