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The document provides technical details about the ProSys Auger Powder Sampler, designed to extract representative samples from various industrial settings such as drop-chutes, silos, hoppers, or driers.
Specifications
- The sampler is engineered to ensure that samples are representative of their source.
- All contact parts are made of 316L stainless steel and PTFE.
- The air motor can operate in both forward and reverse directions.
Operation Procedure (Automatic Version)
1. Ensure a bottle is attached to the sampler.
2. Run the auger in reverse to clean out any residual powder.
3. Operate the auger forward to direct powder to the sampling point.
4. Collect the sample in the bottle.
5. Stop the auger and run it in reverse to clear any remaining powder.
6. Replace the sample bottle with an empty one.
Maintenance Guidelines
- Maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel following safety protocols.
- Before maintenance, ensure the machine is emptied, turned off, depressurized, and secured against automatic start-up.
- Mechanical equipment removal is only allowed when the machine is secured.
Cleaning Instructions
- Cleaning times vary depending on the product.
- Do not use oxygen or compressed air for cleaning due to explosion risk.
- Use suction equipment like an industrial vacuum cleaner.
- Follow chemical cleaner requirements and ensure components are dry before reassembly.
Contact Information
For further information or technical assistance, visit www.prosys.ie or contact via telephone at +353 21 4613890 or email at [email protected].
Catalog excerpts
Rosehill Business Centre, Midleton, Co. Cork, Ireland. Tel: +353 21 4613890 Fax: +353 21 4613891 Email: [email protected] Web: www.prosys.ie Engineered Sampling Solutions The most important part of a sample is that it be representative of it’s source. This is the basic tenet of all ProSys samplers. The ProSys Auger Powder Sampler is designed to take a representative sample from within a drop-chute, silo, hopper or drier. The Auger Powder Sampler Extracts a representative powder sample from packoff booths, drop chutes and hoppers. Operation – Automatic Version • • • • • • • Ensure that a bottle is fitted to the sampler before commencing. Run the auger in reverse to clean the sampler of any powder. Now run the auger in a forward direction. This brings the powder towards the sampling point. Sample enters the sampling bottle. Stop the auger. Run in reverse to ensure that any non-sampled powder is removed from the sampler prior to shutting down. Remove the bottle with the sample and replace with an empty bottle. All contact parts are 316L s.s. / PTFE Maintenance is to be carried out as described so that the equipment can run in a trouble free and safe manner. Air motor can be run in forward and reverse Maintenance is only to be carried out by qualified personnel and in accordance with the safety protection requirements and the instructions of the authorised safety manager. Cleaning times are product dependant. Never clean with oxygen or compressed air. Danger of explosion! Prior to all maintenance and repair work or dismantling of the safety equipment the machine and connected components are: Only use suction equipment to clean (e.g. industrial vacuum cleaner). * to be emptied * to be turned off * to be de-pressurised * to be secured against automatic start-up Always work in accordance with the requirements when using appropriate chemical cleaners. Remove mechanical equipment only allowed when the machine is secured against an unintentional start up. Reassemble clean components when fully dry. Contact us for technical assistance For further information please visit us at www.prosys.ie
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