3
OPERATING HINTS
SERIES KP PRESSES
RIGGING
Be sure to properly support the press when lifting it from the truck. Usually a sling
positioned under the inlet hopper, on the side closest to the gearbox, finds the
center of gravity. On big presses, do not lift just one end of the press, as it is
possible for the frame to deflect, shifting the screw within the press. Interference
between the screw and the screen can result.
INSTALLATION
Be careful to not to rack the press when tightening the mounting bolts. In the case
of large presses, do not just bolt or weld the press down to a level foundation!
Instead, first place the press where it is to be installed. Next, place shims between
the press frame and the steelwork (or floor, concrete pedestal or foundation) to fill
any gap where the press is to be anchored. Only after shimming (or grouting)
should the press be pulled down tight. Doing otherwise can rack the frame of the
press, and this can cause screw-to-screen interference.
A large press must be mounted solidly, preferably to a foundation or structural
steel. If a press draws its full rated horsepower without the press being anchored
to the floor, the frame of the press can twist.
For maintenance, the screw is removed through the cake discharge end of the
press. Allow the space required.
To suit individual conditions, a hollow bore gearbox can be rotated 180
o
, even 90
o
either way. Consult the owner's manual or factory in these situations as it is likely
that the oil level in the gearbox will have to be adjusted.
Material can be fed into the press many ways. You may need to allow for return
feed of overflow material in the event that more is fed to the press than it can take.
Spill containment is a consideration which should be taken into account, because it
may be possible for un-pressed material to purge from the cake discharge of a press.
We recommend that a manual disconnect, for killing power to the motor, be installed close
to the press.
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General