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Horizontal Accumulator

The Horizontal Accumulator, also known as a Floor-Type Spiral Accumulator, is a dynamic coil storage system used in tube mills, slitting lines, and other continuous strip processing lines. Its main function is to buffer strip material during coil changeover or welding, ensuring non-stop production.

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✅ 1. Product Overview

🌀 2. Working Principle & Storage Mode

This accumulator stores strip material horizontally in a serpentine loop layout. As the strip is fed from the uncoiler, it enters the accumulator and is guided through a series of rollers that form horizontal loops. These loops are stored along a linear bed or platform.

Storage Form: Horizontal spiral/serpentine loops
How It Works:
1. Infeed phase: Strip enters and forms horizontal loops while the production line continues running.
2. Outfeed phase: When the uncoiler stops, the accumulator feeds the stored strip forward.
3. Synchronization: Infeed and outfeed are controlled by a PLC to balance loop volume and maintain tension.

⚙️ 3. Technical Specifications (Sample Configuration)

Item	Value
Strip Width	as requirement,normally suitable for big size and thickness
Strip Thickness	as requirement,normally suitable for big size and thickness
Storage Capacity	1000 meters (based on number of loops)
Line Speed	0–100 m/min
Loop Type	Horizontal serpentine (spiral bed)
Control System	PLC + Inverter + Tension control
Installation Space	Depends on required storage length

🏗️ 4. Main Components

Loop Frame & Guide Rollers – Forms and guides horizontal strip loops.
Infeed & Outfeed Rollers – Feed strip in and out smoothly.
Tension Control System – Maintains strip tension via sensors.
Drive System – Includes servo or inverter motors for speed control.
Support Platform – Steel base frame or track for loop support.
PLC Control Cabinet – Centralized automation and logic control.

🧭 5. Application Scenarios

ERW tube and pipe mills
Steel strip slitting and recoiling lines
Cut-to-length and blanking lines
Continuous cold roll forming systems
Pickling and galvanizing lines

🔄 6. Comparison: Disc vs. Horizontal vs. Vertical Accumulator

Feature	Disc Type Accumulator	Horizontal Accumulator	Vertical Spiral Accumulator
Layout Length	10m length	over 10m length	Very High
Space Usage	Compact	Large floor space	High ceiling space
Loop Style	Flat coil loops	Horizontal serpentine	Vertical spiral
Structure Complexity	Simple	Moderate	Complex
Maintenance	Easy	Moderate	More complex
Tension Control	Good	Very good	Excellent
Cost	Lower	Medium	Higher
Application Flexibility	General purpose	For longer buffer needs	For high-speed & large-volume lines

🎯 7. How to Choose

Choose Disc Accumulator if:
- You have limited floor and vertical space
- Pipe diameter lower 127mm, thickness lower 5mm.
- Buffering needs are moderate
Choose Horizontal Accumulator if:
- You have enough floor space
- Need long strip buffering (20m+)
- Require good tension control but limited ceiling height
Choose Vertical Spiral Accumulator if:
- High-speed line (80–120 m/min)
- Short space
- You can accommodate a tall structure

RELATION EQUIPMENT

We provides all equipment to tube mill entry section:

Coil Car

Single And Double Heads Un-coiler & Hydraulic And Pneumatic Un-coiler

Peeler and hold down roll arm

Flattening Machine

Automatic and Semi Auto Shearer & Butt Welder

Vertical Cage Accumulator & Horizontal Loop Accumulator & Landing Horizontal Spiral Loop Accumulator

disc accumulator to storage strip

erw tube mill feeding section

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Optimized Design, High quality material select!

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Spiral bevel gear, drum gear coupling and carburization.

Gear teeth quenching.

Driven system stable, efficient and wearable with lower noise.

High precision wear resisting and Long life of rollers.

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After-sales service

1.We will delivery the machine and provide the documents on time to make sure you can get the machine quickly

2.When you finish the Preparation conditions, Our fast and professional aftersales service engineer team will go to your factory to install the machine, give you the operating manual, And train your employee until they can operate the machine well.

3.We provide one year warranty and life-long technical support.

4.Well-trained & experienced staff are to answer all your inquiries in English and Chinese

5 .24 hours for engineer response.

6.Your business relationship with us will be confidential to any third party.

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We have the single quality department, that make sure the material of the raw materials is good, and ensure the machine running smoothly.

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Horizontal Accumulator FAQ

How long can a horizontal accumulator store?

depending on strip thickness and accumulator design.

What is the main advantage over disc accumulators?

It offers greater storage length and better tension control for mid-to-high speed lines.

Is it difficult to maintain?

Maintenance is moderate. Most systems use standard rollers and accessible platforms.

Does it require a lot of floor space?

Yes, horizontal accumulators require more floor space but are ideal when height is limited.

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