RAILCAR/TRUCK CONNECTORS

These railcar/truck connectors feature pneumatically actuated lifters to streamline unloading from hopper-bottom railcars and trucks — faster, simpler, and cleaner than other unloading methods. CycloLift connectors have been specifically designed to reduce time and eliminate spillage associated with the job of mating conventional railcar connectors with hopper gates. Models also are available for hopper-bottom trucks, dual-outlet railcars, and come standard in sizes with custom-fit adapters.

CycloLift connectors maintain a tight gate seal during unloading, while flexible rubber seals minimize product leakage. This tight seal is essential when handling materials that can pollute the environment or harm employees. Connectors come with aluminum adapter plates that move longitudinally to speed alignment of the boot seal with the hopper slide gate and cut down on time-consuming railcar repositioning. To elevate the boot from between the tracks and mate it firmly against the hopper slide gate, the CycloLift connector replaces conventional hydraulically activated mechanical linkages with pneumatic lifters. The lifters are located under the top plate that carries the resilient rubber chute to the hopper gate. When extended, the lifters create a tight boot-to-gate seal regardless of the tilt of the railcar or irregularities in the gate surface. During unloading, it automatically maintains its seal with the railcar to eliminate leakage. The CycloLift has been designed from the ground up for efficient, simple operation in a tough environment.

By contrast, conventional devices do not mate properly if the hopper opening and the lift mechanism are not in the same horizontal plane. The mechanical function of the typical device varies with height and can lead to faulty sealing. Most conventional units employ a 4-bar linkage that can become fouled with debris, causing the unit to lose its seal. In all three instances, conveyed product is likely to leak.

The CycloLift is compact and low profile. Its durable pneumatically actuated lifters resist abrasion and have a long throw to accommodate hoppers with varying clearance. The force exerted by the pneumatic lifters against the hopper gates is virtually independent of extension throughout the throw range. As the car empties and rises, there is no loss of sealing force. Cyclonaire Corp., (+1) 800-445-0730
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FILTERS

The E-86 Series cartridge filters offer high filtration efficiencies in compact housings. The 8.6-in.-diam spun-bonded polyester filter cartridges, for which the E-86 is named, are washable and easy to replace. To meet differing needs, E-86 Filters can be ordered in many sizes, with from two to 200 cartridges. Cleaning is handled by a pulse jet system augmented by proprietary venturi intake ports that draw in surrounding air to increase the effectiveness of the programmable reverse air pulses. A slope-sided collection hopper mounted below the cartridge housing receives the dust and debris dislodged from the cartridge filter elements by the pulsed air. The automatic cleaning mechanism uses 60 psig clean, dry air and a standard 110/1/60 power supply. The solenoid valves and solid-state timer are protected by NEMA 4 enclosures. Options include stainless steel construction, robust support structure, and a full-length access platform with ladder. Airlanco, (+1) 800-500-9777
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