Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 25)

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2-4 Optional Components
The following is a list of options, which your blender may have been equipped with:
Pneumatic Slide Gate below Mixer
The Slide Gate/Auger blending system can be equipped with an optional pneumatic slide gate
below the mixing chamber. The gate is used in applications when the blender is mounted
above a large hopper, or for gaylord filling, etc. This gate holds the material in the mixing
section, to ensure that it is properly mixed. Control of the mixer function is described below,
and is determined by the position of the “knife gate switch” located on the side of the back
control panel.
WARNING! Slide gates create a pinch-point hazard.
Figure 13: Mixer Slide Gate Switch Positions
Position Description
AUTO
Slide gate functions are automatically controlled by the blender
controller
OPEN Slide gate open all the time
CLOSE Slide gate closed all the time
Low Level Sensors
Detects material supply problems before blender supply hoppers are empty.
Mezzanine and Floor Stands
Supports blenders in mezzanine mount and freestanding applications.
Figure 14: Typical Floor Stands (Surge Hopper Stand & Gaylord Fill Stand)