In operation since the mid 1960′s, this General Kinematics vibratory conveyor is still running strong, even after being subjected to foundry operations for over 40 years. Checking out the operation of the machine is Gordon Frank, Vice President of Contract Sales for GK, and Claude Hutchens, GK’s Director of Foundry Equipment. Did you like this? [...]
GK Two-Mass Vibratory Shakeouts
October 19, 2011 By
General Kinematics Two-Mass, High Frequency shakeouts boost foundry throughput. Our simple two-mass shakeouts automatically compensate for varying load conditions, assuring full, non-dampening performance. Driven with sealed vibratory motors, GK’s Two-Mass shakeouts eliminate the need for V-belts, pivoted motor bases, couplings, and large and expensive bearings. Drive is mounted on a separate exciter mass, completely isolated [...]
Another DUCTA-SERIES™ Rotary Drum ships
August 24, 2011 By
GK recently shipped another one of our DUCTA-CLEAN® rotary media drums, destined for a North American metalcaster for the automotive industry. Cleaner Castings and reduced maintenance are just two of the advantages the patent pending DUCTA-CLEAN rotary media drum can offer. Media scrubs castings, removing sand, all while separating sprue and gates from castings. Media, [...]
DUCTA-CLEAN® Rotary Media Drum
July 14, 2011 By
Below: Another GK DUCTA-SERIES™ rotary drum being manufactured at General Kinematics headquarters in Crystal Lake, IL, USA. Cleaner Castings and reduced maintenance are just two of the advantages the patent pending DUCTA-CLEAN® rotary media drum can offer. Media scrubs castings, removing sand, all while separating sprue and gates from castings. Media, tramp metal, and sand [...]
Pictures from GIFA 2011
July 8, 2011 By
General Kinematics would like to thank all our customers, agents, and partners for a terrific GIFA 2011. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Two-Mass Vibrating Shakeouts
April 27, 2011 By
General Kinematics Two-Mass, High Frequency shakeouts boost casting throughput. Unlike brute force / direct drive machines, GK’s two-mass shakeouts automatically compensate for varying load conditions, assuring full, non-dampening performance. Request more information about GK’s Two-Mass Vibrating Shakeouts. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
Our favorite Foundry pictures.
April 26, 2011 By
Here are just some of our staffs favorite pictures of foundry equipment in operation at leading metalcasting facilities around the world. See something interesting? Ask us about it here. Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
DUCTA-CLEAN™ Rotary Media Drum
April 26, 2011 By
Pictures of General Kinematics DUCTA-CLEAN™ Rotary Media Drum in operation. Learn about General Kinematics line of DUCTA-SERIES™ rotary drums HERE! ——————————————————- For more information, visit our website www.generalkinematics.com Follow us on twitter: @gkvibrating Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/General-Kinematics-Corporation/70484501781 Did you like this? Share it:Tweet
GIFA 2011 Press Release
April 22, 2011 By
General Kinematics will be showcased at the GIFA exhibition this year in Hall 17, B11, and will be highlighting the benefits of their proven two-mass vibratory equipment technology. Displayed in the booth will be a GK Vibratory Charge feeder, featuring a unique retractable furnace nose piece specifically designed for applications that require ‘splash-free’ operation under [...]
Vibra-Drum® Vibratory Drum Shakeout for Sand and Casting Processing
October 20, 2010 By
Proven in hundreds of applications worldwide, VIBRA-DRUM® sand and casting shakeout processors have revolutionized high volume mold/sand handling for foundry applications. This versatile two-mass system removes sand and tramp metal without damaging castings, reduces sand lumps to original grain size, and equalizes shakeout sand temperature — all in one continuous, energy-efficient operation. Two-mass vibrating drums [...]