Page 2 of Gerber Rotary Valve Distributor by Rapat Corporation

gerber rotary valve distributor features rotary valve distributor the rotary valve distributor is available in many standard sizes and nearly unlimited custom sizes the rotary valve distributor is available in carbon steel stainless steel or galvanized other options include different outlet configurations such as square or angled and several types of abrasion resistant lining material for longer spout life the rotary valve distributor is designed for all-weather durability allowing indoor or outdoor installation rapat can also provide special features such as bi-directional drive and air plenum pick-up for dust control on any valve size all rotary valve distributors are designed for safe economical and troublefree operation and are available with manual or electronic control systems access door s designed for easy inspection and repair through door inlet features s replaceable inlet collar inner spout rotates on ball bearings for smooth operation complete top and bottom dust seals for cleaner operation s durable construction formed and welded steel construction for dependable service galvanized and stainless steel construction available as option the center control cable releases the latch to unlock it when moving to the next outlet position and the other two cable controls swing the inner spout to either side allowing precise position control electric s rigid mounting brackets lift hooks provided for easy installation and extra safety rotary valve standard manual control gives you positive control the inner spout of the rotary valve locks into its proper location and can be moved only when the operator unlocks and turns it to the next outlet its three cable controls can be operated at the valve on the work floor or at any alternate location by using the control cables and pulleys rotating inner spout s inlet spout rotates 360° and positively aligns with each outlet spout full size inner spout assures maximum capacity flow through distributor 52° inner spout and outlets are standard other duct configurations s angles available upon request choices of 3 to 24 outlet ducts ranging from 4 to 30 diameters larger sizes are available consult factory s ball bearings ball bearings on all primary moving parts for smooth accurate operation s easy maintenance cylindrical shape allows more room to work when inspecting or repairing specifications size controls ducts intake discharge 800 to 45,900 bushels per hour manual or electric controls are available for all installations 4 to 30 diameter in 2 increments single intake only up to 24 discharge ducts on lower capacity units number of discharges may decrease with higher capacity units carbon steel body with carbon steel inner parts ball bearings on all primary moving parts top and bottom dust seals included size capacity cu ft/hr capacity bph positive locking manual control mechanism left and right cables control spout rotation middle cable controls positive locking inner spout mechanism positive locking inner spout s mechanism on inner spout assures positive lock on outlet no mixing or mistaken spout location inlet spout rotates full 360° for fast access to any outlet all rotary valve distributor models are available as electricallycontrolled units with a control panel for remote control operation from your office driveway or other convenient locations multiple control panels are also available so that the rotary valve distributor system may be controlled at different locations throughout your operation all units are available from the factory with electric drive manual units easily converted to electric drive while installed no costly teardown for conversion the control system includes an intrinsically safe proximity sensor with barrier relay and brake panel to position the inner spout and a remote control panel digital position readout with malfunctions displayed electric rotary valve most electrical components are mounted outside unit for dust-free operation only 4 wires to connect distributor to control panel motor wires to be determined by electrician and run in a separate conduit can be designed to interface with other automated control systems built in error detection for positive spout location information dynamic brake system for quick accurate positioning over outlets electronic control system allows spout to travel shortest distance to next selected position most electric units have direct connected drive no more problems with chains or gears rotary valve size and capacity chart 4 1,000 800 6 2,250 1,800 8 4,000 3,200 10 6,300 5,100 12 9,100 7,350 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 12,400 16,100 20,400 25,200 30,700 36,400 42,900 49,800 57,100 10,000 13,000 16,500 20,400 24,700 29,400 34,500 40,000 45,900 special size units are available please consult factory for more information standard construction all specifications subject to change without notice.

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