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Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems
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Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Gast Manufacturing, a leader in air solutions for over 90 years, offers a variety of air-moving products such as vacuum pumps, compressors, and air motors. The company is ISO 9001 certified and complies with European Community Directives, emphasizing quality and customer support.
Product Offerings
Gast provides customized air solutions for global applications, supported by a network of sales representatives and distributors. Their expertise in design and R&D allows them to meet specific customer needs.
Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems
Gast's tank systems offer benefits like high volumes, longer pump life, cost savings, and quiet operation. These systems are suitable for applications needing high pressure or vacuum supply.
Specifications and Models
The document details various compressed air system models, including specifications like tank size, CFM at different psig levels, recovery times, motor voltage, horsepower, and shipping weight. Applications include beverage dispensing and lab use.
Applications and Features
Gast systems are used in hospitals, medical clinics, and clean rooms. Features include ASME coded tanks, pressure switches, manual drains, pressure safety valves, and oilless operation.
Accessories
A list of compatible accessories is provided, including tank assemblies, pressure switches, vacuum switches, and check valves.
Pressure and Vacuum Gauges
The document lists gauges for different systems, specifying dial face sizes, pressure ranges, and mounting types.
Technical Data on Compressed Air Systems
Moisture accumulation in compressed air systems is discussed, with recommendations for using air dryers. A table helps estimate air consumption and delivery before pump cycles.
Determining Duty Cycle
An example illustrates how to calculate the duty cycle of a compressor system, including pump operating time and receiver supply time.
Location and Installation Recommendations
Guidelines for tank system installation emphasize proper electrical hookups, maintenance accessibility, and pipe sizing to minimize losses and leaks.
Vacuum Receiver Sizing
The importance of tank sizing for vacuum systems is explained, with a calculation method based on Boyle's Law to determine the tank-to-mold volume ratio.
Vacuum Forming System Setup
Steps for setting up a vacuum forming system include calculating cavity and plumbing volumes, determining receiver size, and selecting vacuum levels.
Reference Dimensions and Pipe Volumes
A table provides dimensions for various models and pipe volumes, aiding in system design and installation planning.
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The Gast The Gast Group Difference Group Difference For over 90 years, Gast Manufacturing has been providing innovative air solutions to a broad breadth of customers. With the relatively recent addition of JUN-AIR, we have expanded our capabilities and formed, “The Gast Group.” Together, our diverse engineering background and pneumatic experience allow us to provide both component and system solutions to meet all of your pneumatic needs...backed by our strong commitment to quality and customer support. Products for Almost Any Application – Worldwide We offer an extensive and versatile line of...

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Why use a Compressed Air and Vacuum System? Many find it difficult to decide whether to use stand-alone pumps or complete tank packages for their applications. The tank system offers many advantages, which satisfy: High Volumes Quiet Operation If your application requires an instantaneous supply of high pressure or vacuum, then the reservoir provided by a tank system is essential. Even the largest of pumps has to start at atmospheric pressure and therefore will not be able to give that instantaneous supply of pressure/vacuum. In a tank system the pump runs on demand, which means that it is not...

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2 Gallon Compressed Air Systems Applications • Beverage dispensing • Lab use • Portable displays • Commercial door actuation • Portable - off site use Includes • Pressure switch • Manual drain • Pressure safety valve (ASME) • Pressure gauge • Unloading capability • Globe valve • 100% oilless operation 4 Gast Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems

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12, 20, 30 Gallon Compressed Air Systems Applications • Beverage dispensing • Cylinder actuation • Pneumatic temperature control • Photo processing • Spray painting • Pneumatic logic • Small to medium shops and filling stations Includes • ASME coded tank • Pressure switch • Manual drain • Pressure safety valve (ASME) • Pressure gauge • Globe valve • Magnetic starter (6HCA, 7HDD, 8LDF and 8HDM not shown in picture) • 100% oilless operation (auto drain assembly K602 optional) * These units also include • UL 1450 listed • Enhanced design to start under any conditions • Fully enclosed compressor...

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60 Gallon Compressed Air Systems (Duplex) Applications • Hospitals • Medical/dental clinics • Pneumatic temperature control • Small to medium shops and filling stations • Pneumatic logic • Clean room environment Includes • ASME coded tank • Easy-to-use electric panel (see page 10) • Manual drain • Pressure safety valve (ASME) • Pressure gauge • Globe valve • 100% oilless operation (auto drain assembly K602 optional) 6 Gast Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems

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Vacuum Tank Systems (Simplex and Duplex) 0523-V184T-G588DX Applications • Vacuum thermo-forming • Food processing • Impregnation and degassing • Avionics • Tansfer/handling equipment Includes • Swing type check valve • Vacuum switch • Large inline filter/exhaust muffler • Easy-to-use electrical panel (Duplex only - See page 11) • Vacuum gauge • Pre-tank filter AV460C optional * Pump running cold **Pump operating at stabilized Gast Compressed Air and Vacuum Systems 7

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ACCESSORY PART NO. DESCRIPTION AF599D 2 Gallon Tank Assembly for ROA & DOA Series (Pressure) AF599 2 Gallon Tank Assembly for 48 Frame Piston (Pressure) AF599A 2 Gallon Tank Assembly for 56 Frame Piston (Pressure) AF600 12 Gallon Tank Assembly for 48 Frame Piston (Pressure) AF600B 12 Gallon Tank Assembly for 56 Frame Piston (Pressure) AF601 20 Gallon Tank Assembly for 2 Cylinder 56 Frame Piston (Pressure) AF606 30 Gallon Tank Assembly for 56 Frame Piston (Pressure) AF599H 2 Gallon Tank Assembly for 48 Frame Rotary Vane (Vacuum) AH318 30 Gallon Tank...

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Accessories PART NO. DESCRIPTION Drains AE248 Manual Drain Cock, 1/4” NPTM AK602 Auto Tank Drain, 1/4” NPT All Systems Pressure Systems B300A 1/4” NPTM, Plastic with Internal Felts B300F 3/8” NPTM, Plastic with Internal Felts AA900D Jar-Type, 3/4” NPTF Ports AV460C Catch Pot with Vacuum Bag Element and Cloth Sack, 1 1/4” NPTF Ports (Install Before Tank) V400G Jar-Type, 3/4” NPTF Ports AB599 Jar-Type, 3/8” NPTF Ports V425L Jar-Type, 1/4” NPTF with Deflector in Exhaust Port AB599B Jar-Type, 3/8” NPTF with Deflector in Exhaust Port AA900E Jar-Type, 3/4”...

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Technical Data CAST _ I CUBIC FEET OF AIR Compressed Air Systems Moisture When air is compressed in a tank system, water accumulates in the tank. To understand how this works, think of a stack of sponges saturated with water. Exert pressure on the sponges and water comes out. Compressing volumes of air has the same effect. The humidity in the air accumulates in the tank, which will require draining. If you are considering a tank system for an application that requires moisture-free air, the design should include a refrigerated, or desiccant type air dryer. Consult your Gast Distributor for more...

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Sizing a Vacuum Receiver To understand tank sizing for a desired level of vacuum, it is important to remember that the volume of the tank vs. the volume of the mold will determine your system vacuum. Example: Let’s assume that for each inch of mercury we have one “super molecule”, and we have a tank that is 1 cubic foot and a mold that is 1 cubic foot. At sea level the barometric pressure is 29.92 inHg absolute (0 gauge). Due to variations in the atmospheric pressure, we can safely assume that 30 inHg is a good round number. So, at sea level we can say that the atmosphere has almost 30 “super...

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GAST fESC CORPORATION Gast Manufacturing, Inc. A Unit of IDEX Corporation Post Office Box 97 2300 M-139 Highway Benton Harbor, Michigan 49023-0097 Phone 269-926-6171 Fax 269-925-8288 www.gastmfg.com Gast Hong Kong Room 6, 9/F, New Commerce Centre 19 On Sum Street, Shatin Hong Kong Phone 852-2690-1008 Fax 852-2690-1012 Gast Group Ltd. A Unit of IDEX Corporation Unit 11, The I O Centre Nash Road Redditch, B98 7AS United Kingdom Phone +44 (0)1527-504040 Fax +44 (0)1527-525262 ®Registered Trademark/™Trademark of Gast Manufacturing Inc. Copyright ©2012 Gast Manufacturing Inc. All rights reserved.

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