STAR Molten Metal Treatment System - English (A4) - Pyrotek
STAR Molten Metal Treatment System - English (A4) - Pyrotek
STAR Molten Metal Treatment System - English (A4) - Pyrotek
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Star <strong>Molten</strong> <strong>Metal</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong> <strong>System</strong><br />
Rotary Degassing and Flux INjection <strong>System</strong> for<br />
Aluminium Foundries and Diecasters<br />
RELIABLE<br />
• Ruggedly designed for years of trouble-free foundry service<br />
• Low routine maintenance<br />
<strong>STAR</strong> <br />
Degassing <strong>System</strong>s<br />
SAFE<br />
• Safety interlocks for user protection<br />
• Redundant lift chain for safety<br />
SMART<br />
• Single push button for starting and stopping an auto cycle<br />
• Self diagnostic tools for simple, quick troubleshooting<br />
• PLC (programmable logic controller) monitors and<br />
controls all aspects of operation<br />
SYSTEM MODELS<br />
Smart Models (with PLC)<br />
• <strong>STAR</strong> 3500 fixed degasser with flux injection (illustrated)<br />
• <strong>STAR</strong> 3000 fixed degasser<br />
• <strong>STAR</strong> 2500 mobile degasser with flux injection<br />
• <strong>STAR</strong> 2000 mobile degasser<br />
• <strong>STAR</strong> 1500 hoist well degasser or lid degasser with flux injection<br />
• <strong>STAR</strong> 1000 hoist well degasser or lid degasser<br />
Manually Operated Model<br />
• <strong>STAR</strong> 240 / 300 crucible degasser<br />
Drive Unit<br />
• Fast and easy shaft change-out with patented,<br />
threadless, SHUR-LOK ® coupling featuring less gas<br />
leakage and less removal<br />
torque<br />
• AC variable speed electric<br />
motor drive for reliable<br />
and efficient<br />
operation<br />
• Wide spaced<br />
driveshaft bearings<br />
for best stability and<br />
service life<br />
• External bearing<br />
lubrication fittings<br />
• Forced-air<br />
cooling for electric<br />
drive motor and shaft<br />
bearings<br />
Control Panel<br />
• NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers<br />
Association) panel enclosure<br />
• Independent low flow<br />
purge gas<br />
• Variable frequency AC<br />
supplied for precise shaft<br />
drive control<br />
• 230 / 460 VAC available<br />
• Powerful enhanced<br />
control features such as<br />
on-screen equipment<br />
testing and diagnostics,<br />
cycle data logging<br />
capabilities, and optional<br />
network communications<br />
• Flux injection incorporates<br />
advanced control and<br />
feedback using variable<br />
frequency AC
Star <strong>Molten</strong> <strong>Metal</strong> <strong>Treatment</strong> <strong>System</strong><br />
Flux Injection Module (Optional)<br />
• Reliable and accurate flux injection through a no-clog auger feed mechanism<br />
• Flux feed rates from 56.7–340 g/min<br />
• 11.3 kg capacity drainable holding tank<br />
• Pressure monitored tank avoids clogging<br />
• Backlit inspection viewport to monitor flux feed<br />
Lift and Base<br />
• Rugged construction using structural steel tubing and<br />
heavy-duty forklift type lift chains<br />
• Safe and smooth operation, utilising redundant lifting<br />
components and water glycol hydraulic power<br />
• Adjustable downward travel speed<br />
• Standard 107 cm lift stroke<br />
• Adjustable lift height to fit any size vessel<br />
• Hydraulic power unit (HPU) enclosed and protected<br />
within the base (see illustration)<br />
• Optional rotating boom available<br />
• Graphite rotor reach of 130 cm from centre of rotor to<br />
centre of support column—functional distance from<br />
centre of rotor to floor plate is 1 m<br />
Hydraulic<br />
Cylinder / chain<br />
lift system<br />
<strong>Pyrotek</strong> Graphite<br />
• Over 50 years of graphite and equipment<br />
manufacturing in ISO 9001:2008 certified USA facility<br />
• Proprietary graphite treatment to retard oxidation and<br />
maximise life—industry leading oxidation resistance<br />
• Special head designs diffuse the gas into tiny bubbles<br />
for effective degassing<br />
—<strong>STAR</strong> rotor is recommended for both degassing and<br />
flux injection applications<br />
—Starburst ® rotor is recommended for degassing<br />
applications only<br />
Graphite<br />
Hydraulic<br />
power<br />
unit<br />
Patent Number: 6,358,467<br />
SHUR-LOK ® and Starburst ® are registered trademarks of <strong>Pyrotek</strong> Inc.<br />
<strong>STAR</strong> is a trademark of <strong>Pyrotek</strong> Inc.<br />
Note: The physical and chemical properties listed represent typical, average values obtained in accordance<br />
with accepted test methods and are subject to normal manufacturing variations. They are supplied as a<br />
technical service and are subject to change without notice.<br />
Product Type: 118<br />
Commodity Code: 26852<br />
Contact Information: www.pyrotek.info/locations<br />
<strong>Pyrotek</strong> Inc. • Corporate Office • 9503 E. Montgomery Avenue • Spokane Valley, WA 99206, USA • P: 509-926-6212 • F: 509-927-2408<br />
www.pyrotek.info • email: info@pyrotek.info<br />
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