VIBRA-MILL® Vibratory Batch Sand Reclamation
Foundry and Metalcasting Solutions
Sand Attrition
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Two-Mass Conveying Shakeout
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VIBRA-CLAIM® Shakeout / Attrition Mill
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VIBRA-MILL® Drum: Continuous-Flow Vibratory Sand Reclamation
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DUCTA-CLAIM™ Rotary Lump Crusher / Sand Reclaimer
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DUCTA-SPRUE® Rotary Sprue Cleaner / Consolidator
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DUCTA-SCREEN™ Rotary Shakeout
Slag & Dross Reclaimation
Shakes, agitates, vibrates, tumbles, and abrades up to 4-foot lumps to minus 20 mesh grain size. Automatically.
The VIBRA-MILL® Vibratory Batch Sand Reclamation has proven itself in scores of foundries as both a total attrition mill and as a sand preconditioner. It often eliminates the need for larger, more costly equipment and systems while actually improving production rates. Also, the VIBRA-MILL® sand reclamation efficiency greatly reduces the purchase of new sand.
Construction
Mounted on low-stress steel coil isolation springs to minimize floor vibration, VIBRA-MILL® features an open tub design that eliminates maintenance and operational problems inherent in multiple deck units. With GK’s standard VIBRA-MILL® design, manual clean-out of the tub is unnecessary. GK now offers optional enclosed VIBRA-MILL designs to reduce dust and airborne silica.
Compact in design, the largest VIBRA-MILL® model occupies just under 81 square feet of floor space. It can easily be incorporated into most existing systems for improved production and savings.
Capacity
Production rates of up to fifty+ tons per hour can be sustained while reducing a normal mixture of lumps and sand to original grain size.
Final Grain Size
Lumps are reduced to minus 20 mesh with original grain size distribution and corresponding reduction in L.O.I. With proper addition of new sand, reclaimed material is clean and ready for new mold production without further attrition.
Separation Capability
To assure clean sand, tramp material such as metallics, ceramics, core wires, etc. are conveyed and unloaded through an air operated gate at one end of the unit.
At the opposite end, fine sand passes through an air sweep exhaust where fine organics are removed; then also over a final sizing screen for separation of ceramic and metallic particles.
Low Noise Level
Quiet, smooth operating VIBRA-MILL® conforms to the most stringent industry noise specifications.
Drive System
Drive system is a tandem unit of self-contained motorized drives from 2 to 7 ½ hp. each, depending on the VIBRA-MILL® model. They create the vibrating action necessary to process sand lumps into original grain size. Motors are specially constructed for vibratory service, and feature dust-tight, totally enclosed design. Drives are easily accessible for service and maintenance.
On standard VIBRA-MILL® models, a third drive is used during the trash unloading cycle to produce a reverse conveying action and to clear the primary screen. For High-Energy VIBRA-MILL® designs, clean out must be completed manually.
Motor dependability, simplified drive, and easy accessibility contribute to the trouble-free performance of VIBRA-MILL® equipment.
Not Just For Sand
VIBRA-MILL® is a truly versatile piece of equipment. In fact, there are many industries where VIBRA-MILL® tumbling and attrition action can be added to the processing cycle, to speed up production and save costs. For example, the scrap metal industry uses VIBRA-MILL® to process metal pieces before briquetting. Foundries also use VIBRA-MILL® for recovery of non-ferrous materials, like aluminum, bronze, brass, and special alloys.
Contact your General Kinematics representative about how GK’s VIBRA-MILL® can help your operation achieve greater production savings.
- FEATURES
- BROCHURE
- CASE STUDIES
FEATURES
- Special vibratory service motors for increased uptime.
- Various feed options depending on application.
- High capacity reclamation rates.
- Simple, open tub design for easy loading.
- Optional totally enclosed designs available.
- Single jam-proof deck.
- Provides fines removal.
BROCHURE
CASE STUDIES
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Case Study: Fremax
Challenge Julio Cesar da Silva had a problem. As Engineering Manager for Fremax in Brazil, Mr. da Silva’s No-Bake Foundry was experiencing breakdown after breakdown. The equipment they were running was incapable of handling temperatures in excess of 1200°F (650°C) with the no-bake molding process in which they are producing brake discs. The equipment in…
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Working with a Historic Foundry
Metal casting has been entwined with the United States from the very beginning, driving the westward journey into the industrial revolution and making its way today in the ever improving world of automobiles. Foundry has truly been at the heart of America, providing the materials for our cars, farming equipment, and much more. One of…
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Case Study: VIBRA-MILL® in Action
Challenge A Midwest foundry required a unit that could not only handle their large, unique-shaped, no-bake molds but also process to their production requirements. Approach After researching equipment providers, the foundry selected General Kinematics to custom design a VIBRA-MILL® Vibratory Batch Sand Reclamation unit. The VIBRA-MILL® automates the no-bake mold processing and shakes, agitates, vibrates,…