Feeder Bin Assembly

STATES FEEDER BIN AND BRUSH AERATORBin, feeder belt and rotary brush aerator, all of coordinated design, are assembled together to provide one efficient compact feeder arrangement for automatic molding machines, large flask molding operations or floor molding stations. The rotary brush aerator, which is a must for high speed automatic molding machines, assures maximum flowability and optimum permeability for the sand mix.

Completely wired and assembled units are shipped to installation site ready for fast, easy hookup Standard equipment includes: starters mounted in a NEMA-12 dust tight enclosure, selector switch, pilot lights and one molding machine receiving hopper rotary level control for cycling feeder belt and aerator.

Optional equipment includes: two feeder bin rotary level controls which provide high or low sand level indications for remote sand distribution control: also, sand distribution controls are available to fully or partially automate a wide range of sand delivery systems.

Standard sizes: two, with either 18” or 24” wide feeder belt and surge hoppers ranging from 25 to 70 cubic feet. Other sizes are available upon request.

FEEDER BELT AND BIN ASSEMBLYDesigned for excellent service with less maintenance, the feeder bin and belt assembly is constructed from extra heavyduty components for greater durability. Heavy channels and angles are used for belt frame construction to meet constant duty applications. Pulleys are of rubber lagged head and turnclean tail types, and the drive features a shaft mounted double reduction speed reducer with V-belt drive and TEFC motor. More than ample carrying rollers under the feeder bin prevent sand leakage. Adjustable belt take-ups and belt tracking adjusting screws are standard. Storage bin construction is from plate steel and perimeter reinforcements. Three coats of specially formulated epoxy paint prevents rust on inside walls and aids sand flow. Exterior surfaces are finished with primer and one coat of machinery enamel. Bin design includes provisions for vertical extensions for the future capacity expansion. The feeder belt and bin assembly is also available without rotary brush aerator.

BRUSH AERATOR ASSEMBLYStates Rotary Brush Aerator delivers totally aerated and uniform molding sand at much higher speeds than other type aerators. Built for long life and low maintenance, the brush assembly consists of long wearing, easy to replace annealed spring steel sprigs and is powered by a rugged 1200 RPM TEFC motor with V-belt drive. The assembly is available as a separate unit for any 18”, 24”, or 30” wide, flat conveyor belt. Larger sizes are available upon request.

See the Layout to view the specifications on the Feeder Bin and Brush Aerator.