VINCENT KP Series - User Manual

Vincent In our ninth decade
CORPORATION
August 16, 2014
OPERATING HINTS
SERIES KP PRESSES
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INDEX
RIGGING 3
INSTALLATION 3
INVERTER VFD & PLC CONTROL 4
VACUUM EFFECT 5
INSTRUMENTATION 6
START-UP 7
FEEDING 7
BUILDING A PLUG 8
PRE-THICKENING 9
AIR CYLINDER REGULATOR 9
DISCHARGE CONE 10
ROTATING CONE OPTION 13
INTERMITTENT OPERATION 13
DOUBLE PRESSING 14
MOISTURE CONTENT 14
COMPRESSION 15
PRESS SPEED (RPM) 16
CAPACITY MEASUREMENT 17
A-B-C-D PLATES 17
SCREW LIFE 18
2810 E. 5
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Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33605
Phone: 813-248-2650 Fax: 813-247-7557
E-mail: Vincent@VincentCorp.com

Summary

Installation Procedures

Inverter VFD and PLC Control

Instrumentation for Testing

Start-Up Procedures

Material Feeding Methods

Pre-Thickening Feed Material

Air Cylinder Regulator Setup

Discharge Cone Adjustment

Rotating Cone Option

Moisture Content Analysis

Compression Mechanisms

Press Speed (RPM) Impact

Screw Life and Wear

Screw Configuration Design

Jamming Troubleshooting

Screen Blinding Issues

Channeling in Operation

Purging Condition

Bridging at Inlet Hopper

Fluid Injection Techniques

Hydrated Lime, Gypsum, Alum

Screen Selection Guide

Screw-to-Screen Clearance

Cone Bushing Lubrication

Cleaning Procedures

Screen Removal and Replacement

Shaft Seal Maintenance

Screw Removal Process

Screw Replacement

Gearbox Basics

Press Lubrication Schedule

Safety Precautions

VINCENT KP Series Specifications