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Using proper lifting equipment, lift the blender, using the lifting lugs attached to the top plate of the
blender. These lifting lugs can also be used to fasten horizontal or angled braces to the blender if
more stability is needed.
Take care to insure
proper orientation
with adequate access to operator controls, mix chamber, and metering units.
Caution! Never weld on the blender, support stand, machine or mezzanine without first
removing the control panel and verifying that the blender is properly grounded.
Mezzanine Mount
In a mezzanine mount application, review the following items before installation begins. First, verify
the Slide Gate/Auger mounting locations match the mezzanine supports. Verify that the mezzanine is
capable of supporting the blender with a full load of material and vacuum loading equipment
installed.
Ensure that the gravity feed tube is installed in a vertical position, so that the materials will gravity
flow to the extruder hopper. Use aluminum tubing or smooth wall flex hose.
Figure 21: Typical Mezzanine Mounted Batch Blender
If possible, use rigid tubing. Some flex hose will tend to sag and generate static that could cause de-
mixing between the blender and the extruder.
Note: Larger blenders need to be braced as part of the installation.
Note: While in operation, the Slide Gate/Auger blender applies horizontal and
vertical pressures to the mounting flange. If there is a question as to the
mechanical stability of a mounting flange, contact the manufacturer’s
mechanical engineering department.
GRAVIMETRIC BATCH BLENDER
MEZZANINE (SUPPLIED BY
CUSTOMER)
EXTRUSION CONTROL UNIT WITH
RE-LOAD VALVE
(PURCHASED SEPARATELY)