Silo Fluidizer User Guide
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1. Air Consumption Pulsed air flow saves air and decreases the chance of air pockets and channeling to occur Every product and application is unique but typical pulse sequencing is 2 3 seconds on with a 7 10 second off time Air capacity for the different models is shown on the Fluidizer Data Sheet See Appendix 2 Air consumption for your application can be calculated by the following CFM x of Fluidizers x total on time sec minute x 1 min 60 sec Total CFM Required Solimar Pneumatics Suggested Maintenance Maintenance on Solimar Silo Fluidizers is minimal However periodic visual inspections should be made to check for wear The following inspection should be performed once a year 1 3 Check for wear on the Fluidizer disk Disk should seal tightly against the hopper wall Check for uneven wear on the disk If it is no longer round along the outside edge this is a sign of uneven air flow and the disk should be replaced Check to make sure no product has caked or hardened beneath the disk This can be cleaned by removing the disk and stem assembly Also check to make sure the o ring on the stem has not been crushed or flattened When reinstalling the Silo Fluidizer be sure to tighten the nut to the recommended 25 ft Ibs 35 N m of torque Any parts that need replacing can be ordered using the numbers shown on the Spare Parts2. Solimar Pneumatics Insist on genuine Solimar disks with the trademarked Radial Ridge Design Solimar Solimar USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics 08 08 Solimar Pneumatics 1 800 233 7109 Minneapolis MN 55432 USA 1 763 574 1820 fax 1 763 574 1822 Solimar Pneumatics Applications The Silo Fluidizer is designed for assisting the flow of dry powdered products in flat or conical silos and hoppers For standard units the installation should be PH neutral and temperature should be less than 350 F 170 C The Fluidizers work best when the product moisture content is less than 12 15 Large particles such as gravel feed grain and pellets do not aerate The Fluidizers also do not work well in applications where the particles are interlocking such as wood shavings shredded plastic or fiberglass Return the Installation Questionaire See Appendix 1 for our recommendations for Fluidizer use in your specific application Material Options The Solimar Silo Fluidizer is available in various stem sizes and materials as shown on the Fluidizer Data Sheet See Appendix 2 The standard models are listed but special disk materials for high temperature and chemical reactivity are listed on the Fluidizer Disk Specification Sheet See Appendix 3 Non stock custom stems can be manufactured to customer specifications Contact Solimar for a quote Placement Guidelines Aerate the bottom 1 3 1 2 o
3. List See Appendix 6 Limited Warranty Solimar Pneumatics warrants its Products as follows 1 Limited Warranty Solimar warrants that the Products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase The Buyer must notify Solimar in writing of any claimed defect within 10 days after discovery thereof and demonstrate to Solimar s satisfaction that said defects are covered by this Limited Warranty If the defects are of such type and nature as to be covered by this warranty Solimar shall at is own expense furnish replacement Products or replacement parts for the defective product Installation of the replacement Products or parts shall be at the Buyer s expense Other Limits The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including by not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Solimar does not warrant against damages of defects arising from the improper or abnormal use of handling of or improper installation of the Products The warranty also does not apply to Products upon which repairs have been effected or attempted by persons other than pursuant to written authorization from Solimar Other Statements This warranty is exclusive The sole and exclusive obligation of Solimar shall be to repair or replace the defective Products in the manner and for the period provided above Under no circumsta
4. In Lie Easy In kits also available for installation without getting inside the bin a ee 1 800 233 7109 Tel 763 574 1820 Fax 763 574 1822 e mail solimar solimarpne com Solimar Solimar USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics Solimar Pneumatics www solimarpneumatics com Solimar Pneumatics Fluidizer Disk Specification Usage Food Compound Color Temperature Grade Usage Range Approved Certification 60 to 350 F 4124 Silicone Blue 50 to 175 C FDA 177 2600 60 to 350 F FDA 177 2600 4134 Silicone Natural 50 to 175 C USDA 3A 20 to 250 F 4164 EPDM White 30 to 120 C 50 to 450 F 4124HT Silicone Orange 45 to 230 C USDA 3A compliance on disk only FDA 177 2600 20 to 250 F 4154 EPDM Black 30 to 120 C YES FDA 177 2600 EOS Insist on genuine A gt IE Solimar disks with or T TWN ey 2 A the trademarked RES N Radial Ridge Design P Solimar Solimar USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics 08 08 Solimar Pneumatics 1 800 233 7109 Minneapolis MN 55432 USA 1 763 574 1820 fax 1 763 574 1822 Solimar Pneumatics www solimarpneumatics com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS SOLIMAR SILO FLUIDIZERS 1 Drill appropriate size hole see table in silo wall 2 Deburr inside and outside of hole If not deburred damage to O ring will occur Make sure the
5. area where the Fluidizer shall be mounted Is free of debris or defects dents caked material weld seams etc From the inside of the silo have one person insert disk and stem assembly into the hole From the outside of the silo have a second person put the flat washer and nut onto the stem Torque nut to approximately 25 ft IDs 35 Nm 6 Attach air supply line to the stem Solimar Pneumatics Solimar Pneumatics Minneapolis MN 55432 USA Fluidizer Hole Size Diameter 43XX 7 8 22mm 44XX 1 1 16 27mm 45XX 1 3 8 85mm 48XX 1 2 13mm inside amp out Inside of Flat Washer Outside of Hopper 1 800 233 7109 1 763 574 1820 fax 1 763 574 1822 Solimar Solimar USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics 0808 Solimar Pneumatics www solimarpneumatics com INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS EZ IN FLUIDIZER 1 Using one of the cut out templates provided by Solimar trace the pattern on the hopper E Lin ll N 2 Flame cut traced pattern with cutting torch or other means 3 Grind all surfaces of the cut opening the inside of the hopper wall must be smooth and free of any burrs or slag GRIND GRIND Solimar Pneumatics 1 800 233 7109 Minneapolis MN 55432 USA 1 763 574 1820 fax 1 763 574 1822 Solimar Solimar USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics 4 Attach the fluidizer assembl
6. f the outlet cone Slope of the cone should be at least 45 for maximum effectiveness On curved surfaces the mounting diameter must be greater than 16 to ensure proper sealing a modification can be made for tighter curvature Locate the first row of Fluidizers 12 18 from the discharge opening There should be enough units to space every 20 24 on this row Subsequent rows should alternate to achieve complete coverage Spacing on higher rows can be increased Example 270 98 2489 a 10 249 Contact Solimar if you need assistance with Fluidizer placement in your bin or hopper Solimar Pneumatics Installation Instructions Standard installation for the Silo Fluidizer requires a through hole drilled or cut in the hopper wall There is no welding or threaded couplings required See Appendix 4 The use of the EZ In external mounting kit allows for installation and maintenance of the Silo Fluidizer from outside the silo See Appendix 5 This is especially useful when there are confined space constraints or limited access to the interior of process hoppers Air Distribution Only operate the Fluidizers while discharging material from the silo to avoid creating air channels or voids To ensure balanced air distribution it is recommended to use an air manifold or operate no more than four Fluidizers together as shown N E im ak 4 N fp XS es
7. lue Silicone Disk Orange High Temp Silicone Disk White Silicone Disk Black EPDM Disk White EPDM Disk Carbon Steel Stem Aluminum Stem Stainless Steel Stem O Ring Flat Washer Zinc Plated Flat Washer Stainless Steel 1 2 Pipe Nut Zinc Plated 1 2 Pipe Nut Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Stem Aluminum Stem Stainless Steel Stem O Ring Flat Washer Zinc Plated Flat Washer Stainless Steel 3 4 Pipe Nut Zinc Plated 3 4 Pipe Nut Stainless Steel Carbon Steel Stem Aluminum Stem Stainless Steel Stem O Ring Flat Washer Zinc Plated Flat Washer Stainless Steel 1 Pipe Nut Zinc Plated 1 Pipe Nut Stainless Steel CSOLIMARZ www solimarpneumatics com Insist on genuine Solimar disks with the trademarked Radial Ridge Design SILO FLUIDIZER SPARE PARTS Solimar Solimar USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics Solimar Pneumatics Minneapolis MN 55432 USA 08 08 1 800 233 7109 1 763 574 1820 fax 1 763 574 1822 NY
8. nces shall Solimar be liable for incidental special or consequential damages Solimar s employees or representatives oral or other written statements do not constitute warranties and shall not be relied upon by the Buyer and are not part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of Solimar with respect to the Products If any part of this Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal the remainder shall remain in full force and effect Solimar Pneumatics Appendix 1 Installation Questionnaire 2 Silo Fluidizer Data Sheet 3 Fluidizer Disk Specification Sheet 4 Installation Instructions 5 EZ In Installation Instructions 5 1 Oval Cutout Template 5 2 Rectangle Cutout Template 5 3 Round Cutout Template 6 Spare Parts Solimar Pneumatics www solimarpneumatics com Solimar Pneumatics Solimar Silo Fluidizer Installation Questionnaire Company Name Your Name Address Telephone Number Fax Number Description of Material in Bin Name of Material Moisture Fat Content Min Max Hydroscopic Yes No Range of Particle Size Minimum or Mesh Maximum or Mesh Percent under 50 Mesh Under 200 Mesh Material Temperature ees C F C Settled Bulk Density Ib ft Tons m Special Characteristics Description of Bin Bin Wall Material Shape of Hopper Conical Square Rectangle Other please describe Size diameter square of Hop
9. per Slope of Bin Wall From Horizontal General Comments Solimar Solimar USA and the Radial Ridge Design are trademarks of Solimar Pneumatics 08 08 Solimar Pneumatics 1 800 233 7109 Minneapolis MN 55432 USA 1 763 574 1820 fax 1 763 574 1822 Solimar Pneumatics Silo Fluidizer Technical Data Series 4300 Capacity 10 20 CFM 20 30 PSI 15 30m h 1 2 bar Mild Steel 4302 rm 1 4 1 2 7 8 1 3 16 3 his os 4303 NPT NPT 22mm 30mm 76mm Tubing Stainless Series 4400 Capacity 25 40 CFM 10 20 PSI 40 70m h 0 7 1 5 bar Mild Steel 3 4 NPT 1 2 3 4 13 19mm Tubing or Hose Aluminum Stainless Series 4500 Capacity 30 50 CFM 5 10 PSI 50 85m h 0 3 0 7 bar Mild Steel 17 NPT 1 1 16 1 1 4 3 1 16 27mm 32mm 78mm 3 4 1 19 25mm Hose Aluminum 1 3 8 1 1 4 3 1 4 35mm 32mm 83mm Stainless Versatility Numerous combinations of stems fittings and airlines to fit your application Solimar Fluidizers can be used with high pressure low volume compressed air or with low AJIA pressure high volume blower air ser Engineering Assistance Fax or e mail a sketch or drawing of your bin along with a description of your bulk material and we will provide a recommended number and placement of fluidizers for your application the next day Easy installation Fits both conical and square bins EZ
10. y to the plate using the washer and mounting nut Insert Solimar EZ In plate with fluidizer assembly making sure the location pin is resting at the bottom of the opening Er LOCATION K PIN PIN N ts 5 5 On the outside of the hopper attach cross bar to the fluidizer plate assembly with the clamping nut LAMPIN CROSS BAR NG 6 Torque clamping nut to 20 ft lbs 27 N m 7 Attach the air supply line to the fluidizer Solimar Pneumatics 0808 CUI OUT TEMPLATE E Z IN FLUIDIZER KIT SOLIMAR CUT OUT HERE 4 875 SLOPE LINE OF HOPPER N SOLIMAR PNEUMATICS MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432 USA TEL 763 574 1820 FAX 763 574 1822 CUI OUT TEMPLATE 5 8 E Z IN FLUIDIZER RETRO FIT KIT RECTANGLE SS CUT OUT HERE NN SOLIMAR PNEUMATICS MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432 USA TEL 763 574 1820 FAX 763 574 1822 CUI OUT TEMPLATE E IN DRILL 4 209 6 PLCS FLUIDIZER ze LE Br REIRO FI Due PAR A HERE ROUND souman 1 PNEUMATICS MINNEAPOLIS MN 55432 USA TEL 763 574 1820 FAX 763 574 1822 Solimar Pneumatics Item Part 4 Fluidizer Disks 4124 4124HT 4134 4154 4164 4300 Series 4310 4311 4312 7561 4313 4314 4315 4316 4400 Series 4410 4411 4412 7755 4413 4414 4415 4416 4500 Series 4510 4511 4512 7714 4513 4514 4515 4516 Description B
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