High Speed Universal Starch Moulding Machines
Mogul M3000 & MX3000 Series
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| 1. Tray Feeder Trays with starch and moulded and dried goods, stacked on pallets are placed on the Feeder Run-in Rails. The Feeder Run-in mechanism pulls a loaded pallet into the unloading bay. The trays are automatically lifted up in sub-stacks of 5 trays and transferred to the holding magazine. This provides 5 times the stack entry time compared with a single tray feeder. 2. Tray Transport In the starch section of the machine, a gentle Walking-Beam movement eliminates the use of chains which cause timing problems resulting from chain stretch. Trays with perfect mould alignment, are delivered to the Depositor and precisely registered with the Pump nozzles. 3. Tray Emptying This is achieved by rotating each tray through 360, advancing the trays as well as discharging the goods and starch into the separating drum. All adhering product and starch are dislodged by a controlled tray fall release mechanism. 4. Tray Filling A measurable and adjustable volume of starch is deposited into each tray to obtain a suitably elastic starch density for optimum moulding conditions. 5. Tray Leveling The starch surface is prepared for moulding by a continuously moving 'full tray size' progressive leveling frame to avoid compacting starch. 6. Tray Cleaning Reciprocating pneumatic brushes cleans the top, front and back of each tray. Other tray surfaces are cleaned by stationary brushes. 7. Tray Printing Superb printing is achieved by the individually operated 4-post resiliently mounted Printer Table, which permits vibrations in all directions to cleanly free the moulds in the starch impression and break the vacuum before the Mouldboard is lifted. This allows deep printing mould shapes with vertical sides and therefore more impressions per tray. In addition to this, the Printer Table is provided with 2 adjustments - length of stroke and position of stroke. This allows perfect printing even at the fastest moulding speeds. 8. Tray Depositing This is accomplished with consistent accuracy while the trays are moving in a continuous forward motion. The Hopper and Pump motion is permanently geared to the tray conveyor mechanism ensuring complete synchronization of the moulds, Pump nozzles and pumping strokes as the trays move forward. This precise register eliminates 'spill-over | |
9. Additional Depositor The diagram shows an optional second Depositor. This permits the fitting of the two basic NID Pumps, which cover the entire range of sizes and weights required. Alternatively, double layer work of all types can be accomplished. When operating in tandem the depositing speed can be reduced by 50 percent. 10. Controls These consist of four simple centralized controls on one side of the Depositor Section: (a) Variable Speed for controlling the number of trays per minute, (b) Rows per tray Selector (with automatic skip selection), (c) Deposit Volume Control and (d) Hopper Swing Control. There are in addition controls to vary the brushing intensity of the rotary cleaner, and the starch density. An optional Computer controlled system is available to monitor and adjust the volume control. 11. Starch Dusting This option allows an even and adjustable layer of starch to be dusted on each tray while the tray is momentarily stationary between the Depositor and the stacking machine. 12. Tray Stacking Trays are automatically builds up in the Stacker magazine into sub-stacks of five trays. These sub-stacks are then transferred to a waiting pallet in the Stacker loading bay. This allows 5 times the stack exit time compared with a Stacker handling trays singly. Pallets with completed stacks are automatically ejected onto the Stacker Run-out Rails for transfer to the drying room. 13. Pallet Transport A special conveyor is provided to transport empty pallets from the Feeder Unloading Bay underneath the entire Mogul through to the Stacker portion in readiness to receive the trays after depositing. 14. Surge Bin An optional Surge Bin can be installed to a. Accept excess starch from the Tray Filling Station. b. Introduce fresh starch into the system. c. Mix conditioned starch with moist starch. | |
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