BH-F (Engineering) Ltd - 900 Series pneumatic feeder mechanism

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Servo Shears

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P90 Pneumatic Feeder

Feeder Speed	5 to 20 cuts/min
Gob Weight Range	1Kg to 3.5Kg.
Physical dimensions	2240 x 2480 x 865 mm.
Entrance to Orifice	356 mm

Specifically designed for the production of large gobs for
pressed products, such as glass bricks.

The P90 pneumatic feeder combines the power of large bore
cylinders with the ease of adjustment of the 900 series forehearth.

Summary of Features

From 5 to 20 cuts per minute.
Up to 3.5Kg gobs.
Powerful plunger action capable of producing large gobs with low length to diameter ratios.
Fully enclosed oil bath for shear mechanism gears to minimise wear on continuous high-speed cutting.
Available with revolving tube or rotors, with bevel gear drive and variable speed/reversible motor(tubes up to 13" diameter).
Microtherm spout insulation and special spout cover blocks provide temperature homogeneity and energy savings.

Running Adjustments

Plunger Height	Differential
Plunger Stroke	Shear Blades Tension
Plunger Centre	Shear blade Height
Drop Guide Angle	Shear Blade overlapping
Tube Height	Drop Guide Position
Tube Speed and Direction

Range for the P90-18D Single Gob

Width	18" (457mm)
Depth	10" (254mm)
Bore	5" (127mm) or 7" (178mm)
Minimum Pull	10 Tons per day (11 US)
Maximum Pull	40 Tons per day (44 US)

The Back-up

All BH-F feeders are sold as complete assemblies, ready mounted onto their conditioning section casing. They all undergo a thorough test-run in our works, to make sure they are in perfect working order when despatched, and you can be sure that they leave on time. Delivery is a feature of service to which BH-F pays particular attention.

In the field, BH-F Engineers have earned an unrivalled reputation for service. They operate world-wide overseeing installations and are experts in the start-up of new lines.

Our engineers can also provide operator training on site or off in all aspects of feeder and forehearth technology.

Every BH-F feeder is supplied with spares, and operating and maintenance manuals. They are backed by our extensive spares service which recognises the special needs of the 24-hour glass-making operation.