® MECHATRON “MC” 3-A Feeder 3-A accepted feeder for food, dairy, and sanitary feeding applications Crack and crevice-free contact surfaces FDA compliant internal feed hopper Volumetric and gravimetric configurations for feed rates up to 330 cu. ft. (9,300 liters) per hour Materials of Construction Coni-Flex™ Feed Hopper Weigh Module Specifications (optional) Contact materials – Removable 70 degree (from horizontal) conical flexible internal 304 & 316 stainless steel and 3-A Dual Schenck stainless steel strain feed hopper sanitary polymers (Nylon, Rulon, and gage load cells. No summing box Silicone) 1.2 cubic feet (35 liters) of material required. ™ storage capacity Coni-Flex 3-A sanitary white Weigh modules available in 264 lbs. polyurethane feed hopper FDA compliant polyurethane (120 kg), 441 lbs. (200 kg), 662 lbs. (300 kg), and 1,324 lbs. (600 kg) Non-contact materials – Hopper Extensions capacities 304 stainless steel and epoxy 2.5, 7.5, and 13.2 cubic feet Performance coated cast aluminum (75 to 375 liters) capacities with domed auto refill cover 10” 2 Sigma accuracies of ±2% to 5% (250 mm) inlet and 4” (100 mm) vent Feed Rates of feed rate setpoint are typical in connections, domed manual cover volumetric configurations. Testing is Feed rates from 0.30 to 330 (no inlet/vent), or no cover recommended to assess material cubic feet (8.5 to 9,300 liters per Dust tight 360 degree band clamp specific performance. hour, theoretical) mounting 2 Sigma accuracies of ±1/4% to Feed Screws 1/2% of feed rate setpoint are typical Motor Specifications Wound helix diameters from 1.00” in gravimetric configurations. Testing Single and dual AC (TENV 1 HP and (25 mm) to 3.5” (89 mm) is recommended to assess material 1/2 HP inverter duty) wash-down duty specific performance. 304 or 316 stainless steel configurations construction NOTE: Laboratory testing to determine 230/460 VAC, 3Ø 50/60 Hz Single screw open flight or machined specific material feeding screw configurations accuracy is recommended Mounting Configurations Full pitch and half pitch configurations and available from Floor mount - 304 stainless steel Schenck Process. Extensions to 42” (1.1 meters) from tubular stand designed to 3-A sanitary the feeder face with end discharge standards BV-D5110GB U.S. Patent 6,568,567 3-A Sanitary Feeder Volumetric and gravimetric (weight-controlled) configurations available. 316 stainless steel hopper with domed cover to optimize drainage during cleaning. Crack and crevice-free contact surfaces ground and polished to 32 micro-inches RA. Internal welds ground and polished in extension hopper. White epoxy-painted, wash-down rated AC motors. IP-65, stainless steel strain-gage load cells (Loss-in-Weight or Loss-of-Weight configurations only). FDA compliant / 3-A sanitary standard certified white polyurethane internal feed-hopper. 304 electropolished stainless steel feeder body, shaped for water-shed and drainage.* White FDA epoxy coated castings. Polished 316 stainless steel feed-screw and nozzle with drip ring. Extended lengths, end bearings, and detachable discharge elbows optionally available. 304 stainless steel feeder stand with solid stainless steel leveling feet for added floor clearance.* NOTE: Electropolishing, passivation, and other surface preparations are optionally available. * 316 or 316L stainless steel is optionally available. A Feeder You Can Quickly Reconfigure, Clean Or Service From The Non-Process Side. 1 2 All internal components are accessible from the Motor and drive assembly swings to the side for rear of the feeder instead of the discharge side. complete access to all internal components for Simply remove back panel and loosen swivel easy cleaning, reconfiguration or maintenance. assembly bolt. 3 4 Helix is easily removed allowing for fast and Release band clamp lever for hopper removal. easy helix cleaning and changeover. 6 5 Hopper slides out for cleaning, replacement or Reposition motor and drive assembly. Tighten maintenance. swivel assembly bolt, replace back panel cover, and you’re ready to run – all in under two min- utes. FEEDER (Dead Load) Weight Hopper Capacity Single Drive 194 lbs. (88 kg) 1.2 cu. ft. (35 L) Dual Drive 209 lbs. (95 kg) EXTENSION HOPPERS 75 L 16 lbs. (7 kg) 2.5 cu. ft. (75 L) 210 L 28 lbs. (13 kg) 7.5 cu. ft. (210 L) 375 L 55 lbs. (25 kg) 13.2 cu. ft. (375 L) COVERS 75 L 15 lbs. (7 kg) 210 L 25 lbs. (11 kg) 375 L 25 lbs. (11 kg) TOTALS (Based on single drive) Feeder + 75 L + cover 225 lbs. (102 kg) Feeder + 210 L + cover 247 lbs. (112 kg) Feeder + 375 L + cover 274 lbs. (124 kg) Stand + Feeder + 75 L + cover 314 lbs. (142 kg) 3.7 cu. ft. (110 L) Stand + Feeder + 210 L + cover 336 lbs. (152 kg) 8.7 cu. ft. (245 L) Stand + Feeder + 375 L + cover 363 lbs. (165 kg) 14.4 cu. ft. (410 L) NOTES: 1. Standard infeed to discharge (X) is 19.7” (500 mm), with extensions to 42” (1,066 mm) from front face of feeder in one-inch increments. Standard distance from front face of feeder (Y) is 7” (178 mm) for helix diameter of 1.75” (44 mm) or larger and 8” (203 mm) for helix diameter of 1.38” (35 mm) or smaller. Minimum full pitch helix is 1.00” (25 mm); 1/2 pitch flighting minimum diameter is 1.38” (35 mm). 2. System Scale Capacity: Total (2 Load Cells) 264 lbs. (120 kg) 441 lbs. (200 kg) 662 lbs. (300 kg) 1,324 lbs. (600 kg) 3. Domed cover is available in auto refill (shown), manual refill or with no cover. Domed cover may be rotated up to 360° to meet application requirements. Standard inlet and vent is 10” inlet (254 mm) and 4” vent (102 mm). 4. Motors available: .5 HP (.37 kW) or 1 HP (.75 kW), IP-55 wash-down duty, TENV, meets NEMA MG-1 (parts 30 & 31). 5. Electrical service requirements: NOTE: Dimensions subject to change without notice. 230V, 1 or 3 phase, 18.0 amps full load current, 50/60 Hz Please contact sales for detailed drawings. – or – 460V, 3 phase, 10.4 amps full load current, 50/60 Hz, FLA: .5 HP (.37 kW) = 5.0 amp 1 HP (.75 kW) = 9.0 amp 15.0 amp service is recommended for each motor Schenck Process 746 E. Milwaukee Street EXTENSION HOPPER DIMENSIONS Whitewater, WI 53190 Capacity Dim “A” Dim “B” 800-558-0184 or Fax: 262-473-4384 2.5 cu. ft. (75 L) 35.1” (892 mm) 26.7” (677 mm) 7.5 cu. ft. (210 L) 47.2” (1,199 mm) 34.1” (866 mm) E-mail: mktg@schenckprocess.com 13.2 cu. ft. (375 L) 59.1” (1,500 mm) 34.1” (866 mm) Web site: www.accuratefeeders.com BV-D5110GB All information is given without obligation. All specifications are subject to change. © by Schenck Process, 2013