Sterlco SGBD Series Batch Gravimetric Blenders - Manual (Page 32)

Bulletin Number Chapter 3: Installation 32 of 101
Using proper lifting equipment, lift the blender, using the lifting lugs attached to the top plate
of the blender. These lifting lugs can also be used to fasten horizontal or angled braces to the
blender if more stability is needed.
Take care to insure proper orientation with adequate access to operator controls, mix
chamber, and metering units.
Mezzanine Mount
In a mezzanine mount application, review the following items before installation begins.
First, verify the Slide Gate/Auger mounting locations match the mezzanine supports. Verify
that the mezzanine is capable of supporting the blender with a full load of material and
vacuum loading equipment installed.
Ensure that the gravity feed tube is installed in a vertical position, so that the materials will
gravity flow to the extruder hopper. Use aluminum tubing or smooth wall flex hose.
Figure 21: Typical Mezzanine Mounted Batch Blender
Note: Larger blenders need to be braced as part of the installation.
Note: Never weld on the blender, support stand, machine or mezzanine
without first removing the control panel and verifying that the blender is
properly grounded.
Note: While in operation, the Slide Gate/Auger blender applies horizontal and
vertical pressures to the mounting flange. If there is a question as to the
mechanical stability of a mounting flange, contact the manufacturer’s
mechanical engineering department.
GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDER
MEZZANINE (SUPPLIED BY
CUSTOMER)
EXTRUSION CONTROL UNIT WITH
RE-LOAD VALVE
(PURCHASED SEPARATELY)