Sterling 0, 882, 238 manual General Information, Introduction, Equipment Function, Accessories

1 General Information

1-1 Introduction

Powder hopper loaders economically and efficiently load free- flowing pellets or granular materials from supply containers into machine bins or other receivers. They are a modular, stainless steel component design using significant operational advantages. They’re engineered construction permits easier cleaning and maintenance, and they can be quickly and easily reconfigured to accommodate future production requirements. Simple electrical and compressed air connections are all that’s needed for operation; central vacuum systems are not necessary.

Powder hopper loaders use an integral-mount three-stage centrifugal motor with a quick-disconnect power cord. The receiver-mounted junction box is pre-wired to the field-mounted control box. The powder hopper loaderfeatures a high-flow blowback valve to enhance cleaning its acrylic/mesh flat filter, providing excellent filtration of conveying air. Powder hopper loaders also feature a counter-weighed flapper assembly.

1-2 Equipment Function

Powder hopper loaders are efficient conveyers of free-flowing powder, pelletized or granular materials. They are typically used to convey material from supply containers into machine bins or other receivers. You can customize operation by adjusting operating parameters accessible through a menu system built into the control. Simple electrical and compressed air connections are all that’s needed for operation; a central vacuum system is not necessary.

1-3 Accessories

ACS offers a variety of standard options for the powder loaders. All accessories are designed and manufactured by ACS, Inc. to ensure proper results for your application.

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