FloMaster - Circular Bin Discharger

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Continuous Product Flow At a Controllable Rate

The FloMaster Circular Bin Discharger (CBD) is a well proven and established positive discharge aid for hoppers and silos where the material is to be handled has characteristics which make it difficult to discharge or control. A rotating arch breaker arm travels around the hopper bottom section of the silo breaking any bridge of material which may have formed. This ensures a flow of material to the discharger which can be supplied as a single, two or three stage unit to suit the characteristics of the material to be handled and the throughputs required.

The standard range comprises of two sizes: 800mm and 1000mm diameter.

Besides functioning as a bin discharger, the FloMaster can be used to maintain a head of normalised material in the outlet chute, thus assisting the accuracy of subsequent metering or weighing equipment. Material in excess of the take away rate is re-cycled.

The FloMaster is driven by a single drive controlling the rotation of both the discharger and arch breaker arm. Actual drive arrangements vary according to the application or customer requirements.

Features and Benefits

Positive Discharge
Archbreaker arm is immersed within the material to be discharged promoting positive flow.
Compact
The FloMaster forms an integral part of the silo and occupies minimal space.
Versatile
Can control the discharge of non free flowing materials and those subject to fluidisation.
Cost Effective
Simple design ensures cost effective solution to discharge problems.
Safe
All moving parts are totally enclosed.
Minimal Wear
Machines operate at slow speeds for long life.
Quiet
Operation is virtually silent making the unit environmentally acceptable.
Easily Maintained
Main shaft assembly removed from below.
Unique
The FloMaster is a unique Redler product and has been proven over 50 years.
Totally Enclosed
Unit is totally enclosed ensuring dust tight operation

Applications

The FloMaster has solved discharge problems in a variety of industries including: Food, chemical, process, coal, brewing, cement and particle board. The FloMaster size and type selection is dependent upon the features of the material to be handled and the storage capacity of the bin. Generally, the storage bin should be of circular construction and have an Aspect Ratio of between 2 and 3 i.e Aspect Ratio = (Vertical Barrel Height/Silo Diameter)

The external angle of the hopper bottom should be 50 degrees to suit standard FloMaster Circular Bin Dischargers. Please refer to Stock Redler Ltd for specific recommendations to suit your particular discharge problem.

We can also advise and supply details regarding bin design and submit proposals for the supply of the silo if necessary. In its standard form, the FloMaster is fabricated generally from mild steel.

For corrosive or special applications, contact parts can be supplied in stainless steel or a material grade to suit customer requirements. Access and inspection doors are incorporated in each stage as standard. Outlet position can be specified in one of three positions and a special ‘blister’ or large outlet can be incorporated for light bulky materials.

Configurations

Single Stage FloMaster

Single Stage FloMaster The simplest form of FloMaster, for the free discharge of materials which have a tendency to arch or bridge. The output is dependent upon the flow or break away rate of material due to the action of the arch breaker and the speed of the FloMaster, Capacities up to 200 TPH have been achieved with certain materials.

Two Stage FloMaster

Two Stage FloMaster A second stage can be added to bring the material flow rate under control. Material leaves the first stage to be contained by flights in the second stage prior to discharge through a single outlet port. Volumetric discharge within reasonable degree of accuracy is possible with many materials.

Three Stage FloMaster

Three Stage FloMaster Materials which are prone to fluidise and flow uncontrollably can be brought under control and discharged consistently through a three stage unit. The addition of a third stage creates a form of labyrinth to contain and control the flow prior to discharge. Typical applications would include cement, fly ash and plaster.

FloMaster
Circular Bin Dischgarger Product Range

CBD DIA. DIMN.A.	Dimension 'B'			Arch Breaker diameter (mm)
CBD DIA. DIMN.A.	Single Stage	Two Stage	Three Stage	Arch Breaker diameter (mm)
800mm	644	803	On Application	300
800mm	547	686	On Application	450
1000mm	783	922	On Application	300
1000mm	666	805	On Application	450