Vacuum Loader

VACUUM LOADERSVL Series: 5 to 38 lb. (2.2 to 17 kg Capacity)**Based on 38 lb./ft. 3 material densityReduce labor and resin waste with self-contained, ready-to-install,loading systems for pellets and regrind.VL series loaders provide self-contained, vacuum transferof plastic pellets and regrinds over moderate distancesusing powerful single-phase vacuum motors. Standardmodels are made for flange mounting to existing bins orhoppers.Machine Mount packages provide a quick-disconnectglass tube base with integrated vacuum flapper. A proportioningvalve option may be easily added to any model.• Stainless Steel BodyProvides a scratch-resistant interior -Durable NOVATEC silver painted exterior• Remote-mount LOGO! Mini PLC ControlMounts up to 12’ (3.6m) away• “No-Load” Alarm and Silencer ButtonTakes the guesswork out of the loading process• Modular DesignEasy access for quick cleanout and material changeover• Automatic, Pulsed Blowback Filter Cleaningwith AccumulatorPowerful blowback reduces frequency of manualfilter cleaningPlus:• 115V/1ph/50-60 Hz (230/1/50 optional)• 15 ft. (4.6m) length of flex hose• Reinforced polyester disc filter media• All material contact points are non-ferrous• 2-Year warrantyVL-3 shownC O N V E YVacuum Loader15’ Length of flexhose, pick-up lanceand clampsPick-uplanceMaterialdestinationMaterialsourceMini LOGO! PLCControl Standard69

Many popular features not found on other loadersHeavy duty stainless steel construction.Stainless steel band clamp with safety latchprovides easy access (requires no tools).Custom molded neoprene gasket on full-flowdump throat assures tight seal and no loss ofvacuum. Unique design keeps resin fromcontacting gasket surface.Internal material deflector/flappercheck valve with seal ensures thatblowback does not travel down thematerial lineExpanded aluminum supportextends life of durablepolyester fines-filter.Machine mountmodels aresupplied with aheight-adjustable photoeye level sensor, baseplate adapter, dumpvalve and quickdisconnect clamps foreasy clean out.VL-5-MMLoader AccessoryExternal Proportioning ValveExternal proportioning valve provides proportioning/layering of materials when used withVL series loaders. LOGO! Control is programmed for proportioning.Shipped with coupler, 15’ of hose, clamps and pickup wand. Part # EPV-15T-12Stainless steel bodyPolycarbonate access windowInlet/outlet diameter1.5” (38 mm)Quick-release latchesStainless steeldisc/seatUnique designcreates turbulent flow toclear materialFlange-mount high-heatsilicone seals70

One LOGO! Mini-PLC Control Does It AllEvery model of NOVATEC’s self-powered VL Series vacuum loader includes the compact LOGO!mini-PLC based control. This control includes complete programming and monitoringcapabilities for load/unload cycles, adjustable filter cleaning pulses. When used with an externalproportioning valve, the LOGO! controls proportional loading and layering of materials by time(up to 99 seconds). No-Load alarm horn with silencer button is provided as a standard feature.No-load alarm horn andsilencer buttonNo-LoadAlarmStandard!• This plug-in control can be remotely located at operator level and iswired for 115 VAC as standard• Selection, programming, and editing of loader operating parametersare accomplished through a user-friendly interface• The graphic faceplate shows parameter and value codes andprovides step-by-step programming instructions• The control receives a load-initiating signal from a dump throatmounted demand switch• LOGO! can be programmed to convey one material or for proportioningtwo materials when used with an external proportioning valveC O N V E YSpecificationsModel VL-1 & VL-1-MM VL-3 & VL-3-MM VL-5 & VL-5-MMCharacteristic U.S. Metric U.S. Metric U.S. MetricVolume 1.0 ft. 3 28 liters 1/3 ft. 3 9 liters 1/8 ft. 3 3.5liters*Resin Capacity 38 lb. 17 kg 12 lb. 6 kg 5 lb. 2.3 kgDischarge Diameter 5 in. 127mm 2 in. 51mm 2 in. 51mm**Recommended Throughput/hr. 500 lb. 227 kg 200 lb. 91 kg 50 lb. 23 kg†Maximum Conveying Distance 50 ft. 15 m 50 ft. 15 m 50 ft. 15 mLoad Time: (seconds) up to 99 up to 99 up to 99Dump Time: (seconds) up to 99 up to 99 up to 99Amps @115V 13 13 8Compressed Air Usage .2 CFM (5.66 liters/min.)All Models*Resin capacity and throughput based on 38 lb./ft 3 bulk density. Adding external proportioning valve reduces throughput.**Exceeding recommended throughputs may result in shortened brush and filter life however, increased throughputs arepossible depending on resin and equivalent feet calculation. Generally, a central conveying system should be used forhigher throughputs.†Horizontal distance based on transporting virgin resin through tubing. Vertical travel, bends and flex hose will reduceconveying distance.Inlet diameter:Pulse Duration:Total Pulses:Air Service:1.5” (3.8 mm O.D.)500 millisecondsAdjustable80 PSI (5.5 bars) required71

SpecificationsStandard Dump Throat ModelsModelShippingA B C DWeightin. cm in. cm in. cm in. cm lb. kgVL-1 38 97 29 74 17 43 16 41 80 36VL-3 28 71 22 56 11 28 10 25 60 27“A”“B”“C”“D”I.D.VL-5 23 58 17 43 5 13 6 15 50 23VL-1Mounting Pattern12”/305 mm Dia. HoleVL-3, VL-5Mounting Pattern6.25”/159mm Dia. Hole0.3125”/ 8 mm Dia. Hole6-Equally Spaced On A13”/330 mm Dia. B.C.0.3125”/ 8 mm Dia. Hole4-Equally Spaced On A6.875”/175 mm Dia. B.C.ModelMachine Mount ModelsA B D Shipping Weightin. cm in. cm in. cm lb. kgVL-1-MM 43 109 31 79 16 41 85 39VL-3-MM 33 84 22 56 10 25 65 30VL-5-MM 26 66 14 36 6 15 55 25“A”“B”“D”I.D.BOLT HOLE PATTERN“E” “F”1 1 ⁄2” Adapter (in./mm) 5/127 2.5/642 1 ⁄4” Adapter (in./mm) 6.5/165 3.25/83Adapter Dimensions Options: See price list #300ForADPart Number in. cm in. cmVR-1-MM 6.5 16.51 2.25 5.72VR-3-MM 5 12.7 1.5 3.81VL-5-MM 5 12.7 1.5 3.81Machine Mount Adapter(Included with MM models)(Show as separate line item on order)Alternate Voltage: 115/1/60Hz in lieu 24VDCFor VL-1: Part # VOLT-VL1-21For VL-3: Part # VOLT-VL3-21For VL-5: Part # VOLT-VL5-21Brushless Motor:For VL-1: Part # MOTO-VL1-BRFor VL-3: Part # MOTO-VL3-BRFor VL-5: Part # MOTO-VL5-BRElectro-polished finish Part Number: F-EPOLAccepting MasterCard, VISA and American ExpressAccessories: See price list #300(Separate line item on order and shipped separately)External Proportioning Valve, 1.5” OD (3.6cm) withcoupler, wand, hose & clamps: Part # EPV-15T-12Remote Demand Sensor for Grinder Drawer 115 VAC:(Sends demand when covered) Part # 09712222 East Thomas Avenue Baltimore, MD 21225 USA Phone: 410-789-4811 • Fax: 410-789-4638 • 1-800-BESTDRY (800-237-8379) • sales@novatec.com • www.novatec.comAll information in this bulletin is subject to change without notice.© 2009 NOVATEC, Inc. All rights reserved Form #VL 20090272