Tie Plate Separator and Method Thereof

摘要

Embodiments of a tie plate sorter are disclosed wherein the tie plates are sorted and fed to an output device for further feeding to a tie plate distribution system. The tie plates may be oriented as needed. Exemplary methods are also provided.

主权项

1. A tie plate sorter assembly, comprising:
a first substantially cylindrical driving ring and a second cylindrical driving ring; at least one tie plate receiving surface extending between said first and second substantially cylindrical driving rings; said at least one tie plate receiving surface having at least one pass through aperture for allowing at least one tie plates to pass from an interior of said sorter assembly to an exterior; a magnetic retaining mechanism engaging said at least one tie plate receiving surface for retaining said at least one tie plate until said tie plate is released.