Squaring device for storage of rods, tubes, and like articles

摘要

A material handling device for aligning a stock of articles such as steel bars, pipe or tubing in open-ended trays or like containers for storage. The device supports a container filled with stock between a pair of squaring heads which are drawn together to contact the ends of the stock extending beyond the ends of the container. The stock is shifted in the container until the squaring heads squeeze the articles therebetween. The squaring heads are then returned to a rest position to await the next squaring cycle.