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Bucket
Elevator - SIMPLEX S Type 100 Series
Available in Standard Duty - Tubular Open Frame Design or Casting
Frame Design
The
simplex 100 series are pivoting bucket conveying elevators designed
to gently transport a wide variety of products horizontally and
vertically, without transfer points. From the low capacity 152 to
the high capacity 182 these machines offer a full range of sizes
with capabilities ranging from 3.40 to over 107 cubic meters per
hour. Capable of handling most dry, granular, free flowing products
these machines also work well with non-free flowing product. This
series elevator is suited to normal duty applications where operating
conditions are not especially severe. The buckets are designed to
operate in the C configuration unlike other machines using modified
standard buckets that must be tilted in the horizontal to avoid
overlap interferences. It is designed to be a cost effective solution
to most conveying and elevating requirements yet incorporates many
standard features described below that are not available on similar
machines found in the industry. Dimensions, bucket sizes and capabilities
are listed in this document. Options are described in this document.
Standard
Features
Chain
Equipped
with double pitch carrier roller type chain with oversize rollers
for smooth rolling contact with tracks. Standard chain is steel
brushed for longer life. Heavy-duty pivot points are larger diameter
to resist bending. Extra-long length prevents bucket fall out.
Chain
take-up
Conveyor chain
take-up is by means of standard screw type adjusted unit located
on both sides of lower horizontal section.
Overlapping
Buckets
Wide
variety of materials available. All sizes available in polycarbonate,
polycarbonate alloy, fabricated mild and stainless steel. Some sizes
available in high-density polythene and cast aluminium alloy. Inverted
Y lip overlap prevents build up on edges, eliminating the need for
unsanitary brushes or wipers.
Chain
tracks
Heavy-duty
chain tracks are made from standard angle iron and bolted to the
side panels. Tracks are not an integral part of the main frame thus
allowing for future replacements if required.
Casting
Corner
panels are made from 4.5mm or 6mm plate depending upon the model
with intermediate panels of 10-gauge steel. Panels are pre punched
for accurate dimensional control. Sectional design allows for future
expansion if required. Side panels are flanged for easier instillation
of optional covers. Bolted construction allows for easier construction
and assembly.
Sprockets
Manufactured
from oversized plate the teeth are turned true to the bore after
the hub is welded on. This feature reduces chain side plate wear
and increases sprocket and chain wear thus increasing chain life.
Bearings
and Shafts
High-strength
steel shafts ride in top quality ball bearings. Self-aligning quality
ball bearings incorporate contact seals to resist moisture and dirt.
Inset
and Discharge
Complete
with type 304 stainless steel flanged inlet. Head section casting
is flanged to allow for addition of optional discharge chute for
connection with existing equipment. Flanged inlet helps to guide
material in to buckets and away from chain.
Drive
(back to top)
Standard
vertical end mount drive assembly consists of a 380/440 volt, 50
Hz, 3 phases T.E.F.C motor with right angle worm gear reducer. Power
transmit ion is via chain and sprockets. Drive chain is heavy- duty
single pitch roller chain with tension idler or slotted reducer
mounting plate.
Safety
Overload Protection
Each
unit is supplied with a torque limiter overload protection device
to prevent bucket and chain damage in case of a jam.
Configuration
Standard
is S shape with lower horizontal perpendicular vertical and upper
horizontal crossing back over lower horizontal section.
Paint
Mild
steel parts are primed and undercoated and finished in two-pack
epoxy. Standard colour is white but special colours can be accommodated.
Testing
Assembly
and testing in our plant prior to shipment is thorough to ensure
minimum if any problems during field erection and start up.
Safety
Guarding and Labelling
Four
sided drive guards are standard on all machines. Guard has a hole
in the front panel to permit torque limiter adjustment without removing
guard. Safety guards are also provided over sprockets in lower boot
corner. Caution and warning labels are attached to machine at potential
hazard locations. Vertical and horizontal guards up to 2.5 meters
are standard.
CE
Mark, EMC and supply United Kingdom by the Supply of Machinery (Safety)
Regulations 1992.
C.E.
MARKING
All
Conveyors come supplied with C.E. Markings within the guidelines
issued by the Department of Trade and Industry.
E.M.C.
REGULATIONS
All
Electro-Magnetic Conveyors conform to the current E.M.C. directives.
SUPPLY
OF COX & PLANT MACHINERY
We
hereby declare that the machinery quoted complies with the essential
Health & Safety requirements of the Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC
and 93/44/EEC enacted in the United Kingdom by the Supply of Machinery
(Safety) Regulations 1992.
Options
Many
options are available for the 100 series. Some of the more common
ones are mentioned below. Dimensional information is given for standard
bottom discharged and built on feeders. Special or unique options
are not listed below, but can be available to meet your needs. Please
call to discuss any special needs that you may have.
-
Built on feeders for controlled feed to elevator
- Multiple
bottom discharges
- Bolted
hinged or quick release flat covers can be gasket dust or water
tight
- Sand
blasting on surfaces foe epoxy coatings
- Stainless
steel construction for the ultimate in corrosion resistance and
sanitisation
- Internal
wash down sections for easy and thorough cleaning of chain and
buckets
- Complete
electrical control from simple hand wired to complete PLC controlled
systems
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