Figure 2: Equipment Specifications

Model

10

20

40

Maximum Extrusion Rate, lbs/hr (kg/hr)

600 (272)

1200 (680)

2500 (1134)

Weigh Hopper Capacity, cu.ft. (Liters)

0.35 (10)

0.7

(20)

1.41 (40)

Typical Weigh Hopper Size, lbs.

10

20

40

Load Cell Capacity, kgs

1 @ 10 kg

1 @ 20 kg

1 @ 30 kg

Approximate Dimensions, in. (mm)

Height (5)

34.5 (875)

51.5 (1308)

56.5 (1435)

 

Width (5)

26.0 (650)

37.5

(952)

37.0 (940)

 

Depth (5)

22.0 (560)

37.0

(940)

40.0 (1016)

2-3 Typical Features and Components

Mechanical Features

Removable stainless steel weigh hoppers.

Stainless steel surge (supper supply) hopper with integral air cylinder and urethane dump cone.

Precision 1/10% span accurate cantilever load cell weighing system

Inductive extruder tracking proximity switch (not necessary if writing extruder speed through communications)

Rugged industrial mild steel painted frame.

Cast aluminum spool with drain and purge ports.

Figure 4: Typical GH Allen-Bradley PLC Enclosure

Controller Features

LCD touch-screen interface display operator control panel with 8’ cable (optional on GH-M units, system requires 1 per facility for setup and maintenance)

Allen Bradley Micrologix 1500 PLC

Thermocouple Input card for loadcell

Analog Output module for GH Full Control units and GH-F Gravimetric Feeder Systems.

Manual key switch control function for reload

Visual Alarm

Alarm log

Full control diagnostics

Serial printer Output

Chapter 2: Functional Description

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