SPHERE RELEASE FINGERS
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SPHERE RELEASE FINGERS Sphere Release Mechanisms may involve any of the following: • Mechanical fingers • Flaps • Valves Mechanical Fingers are the most popular but are not really practical for use with traps in which the spheres exceed 20”ns. Above this diameter it is more practical to use flaps which are designed to absorb the high loads that a large sphere, weighing up to 500 kilos, can impose. Fig 1. Sphere Release Fingers It is normal to fit two fingers or flaps to launchers so that multiple spheres can be loaded into the barrel after which single spheres can then be launched, at a pre-determined rate, by sequencing the operation of the fingers or flaps. For declined receivers, it is common to fit a single finger to prevent the sphere from rolling onto the operator as the closure door is opened. Fingers and flaps can also be used in traps intended for conventional and intelligent

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