Less manual effort required for this quick screen-change system
Kason
A new Air-Lift system integral to round vibratory-screening frames (photo) is said to enable cleaning, inspection and screen changes four- to five-times faster than alternative systems, while requiring 75–85% less manual effort, says the manufacturer. The lightweight device consists of two vertically mounted air cylinders that are located on opposing sides of any circular separator and affixed to mounting brackets on the lower and upper screening frames. To operate, a quick-disconnect clamp connecting the frames is removed and a remote air valve is actuated, raising the upper frame. The procedure is reversed to reconnect the chambers. One entire raise/lower cycle including quick-disconnect/connect of the frames, requires only several minutes, says the company. Other features include a safety lock-out that locks the frames in the open or closed position when the upper screener housing is raised or lowered, and safety bars that prevent the housing from accidentally descending while in a fully raised position during screen changes or wash-down. The Air-Lift device is available on any of the company’s new screeners, and can be retrofitted to any circular vibratory screener of any make or model from 48 to 84 in. (1,220 to 2,135 mm) in diameter, including screeners having single or multiple decks, screens with or without center holes or anti-blinding devices. Booth 2107 — Kason Corp., Millburn, N.J.