I am working on a project that requires a small chute (Length : 240mm) to be installed between a manoeuvrable screw feeder's discharge point and a 6 inch ball valve flange inlet. Any recommendation on easy locking mechanisms b/w the ends of the chute and valve inlet flange and feeder's discharge point. I am open to any type of chute recommendations too. Important Variables : Fine powder, briquette, flakes will be loaded, avoid dust and fume, flow rate is 200kg/minute.
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clamp/coupling or any locking mechanism recommendation
- Thread starter moeykad
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What is likely to happen if the 6" ball valve is accidentally closed while the conveyor is delivering over 400 lbs/minute to the chute ?
Does movable mean the alignment between the conveyor and ball valve is not well controlled ?
Does movable mean the alignment between the conveyor and ball valve is not well controlled ?
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Thank you for your response.
Valve will be connected to an actuator (scotch and yoke).
By moveable I meant manoeuvrable. Feeder will have two sets of lockable castor wheels.
End of the chute won't be a flange so do you think that clamp will be suitable?
Valve will be connected to an actuator (scotch and yoke).
By moveable I meant manoeuvrable. Feeder will have two sets of lockable castor wheels.
End of the chute won't be a flange so do you think that clamp will be suitable?
Hi Moekad,
Please re-read your original post.
Is there anything to indicate the configuration of the screw feeder's discharge ?
Please edit the OP to include information like duct end connections, the accuracy with which the movable screw feeder can realistically be positioned relative to the ball valve inlet, and anything else that needs to be considered for this "clamp/coupling or locking mechanism".
You can't go wrong with pictures and drawings.
Please re-read your original post.
Is there anything to indicate the configuration of the screw feeder's discharge ?
Please edit the OP to include information like duct end connections, the accuracy with which the movable screw feeder can realistically be positioned relative to the ball valve inlet, and anything else that needs to be considered for this "clamp/coupling or locking mechanism".
You can't go wrong with pictures and drawings.
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Hi Tmoose,
Thank you for your response.
My apologies for the lack of clarity in my OP. I am adding a picture to my OP, hopefully it gives a better understanding. Please excuse the quality of my collage.
In addition, I am more concerned about the connection between chute and valve inlet rather than feeder and chute. I am also considering having the chute welded or bolted to the feeder and make it a retractable chute (linked below) but the angle of the valve and 240mm small gap in between feeder's discharge point are concerning for this retractable chute idea.
Please let me of know any idea that can be used for an easy transition between feeder to valve.
Thank you for your response.
My apologies for the lack of clarity in my OP. I am adding a picture to my OP, hopefully it gives a better understanding. Please excuse the quality of my collage.
In addition, I am more concerned about the connection between chute and valve inlet rather than feeder and chute. I am also considering having the chute welded or bolted to the feeder and make it a retractable chute (linked below) but the angle of the valve and 240mm small gap in between feeder's discharge point are concerning for this retractable chute idea.
Please let me of know any idea that can be used for an easy transition between feeder to valve.
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