Ten Engineering Innovations from One Factory

Securing the knives merely involves dropping them into the rectangular slot and fitting the free-clearance pin, which is secured in place by a simple split pin. Because of the forwardtilted knife mounting, both the centrifugal and the cane reaction forces on the knives are in the same backward direction. This ensures that although loosely mounted, the knife remains firmly located against stops in the working position. No ‘rattling’ occurs and wear is minimal. This system has proved most satisfactory for 22 years.