AFS Foundry Sand Testing Equipment Operating Instructions Manual

RIDSDALE LABORATORY SAND MIXERIGENERAL PRINCIPLESThis mixer is designed for making small scale mixes of oil, resin and silicate bonded sands inthe laboratory.Specially shaped rotating blades and fixed breakers on the side of the pan churn up themixture to give rapid, efficient blending.IIDESCRIPTIONThis mixer consists of a ¼” hp geared electric motor which drives two curved blades inside afixed pan. A built-in 0 – 15 minute time switch controls the mixing operation, and the mixer isemptied by means of a pull-out, bottom discharge door.The complete blade assembly can be removed readily to facilitate cleaning as it is only heldin position in the drive shaft by its own weight.SAFETY NOTE:A CUT-OUT SWITCH IS CONNECTED TO THE SAFETY GRILL VIA THE SWITCHARM TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE MOTOR WHEN THE GRILL IS LIFTED.THE DISCHARGE SHUTE IS GUARDED AGAINST ACCESS TO INTERIOR OFMIXER.27