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Track-Mounted Conveyors Januar y 2019
Superior Industries offers two new tracked conveyor models. Joining the manufac-
turer’s line of portable conveying solutions are a 75-ft tracked stacker and an 8-by-16-ft
tracked feed hopper. The tracked stacker will be one of the heaviest models available
in its class at 34,000 lb. Each stacker is capable of handling up to 1000 tn/hr, while hy-
draulic power controls the tracks, folds, and discharge height. Cross-bracing designed
and built into the undercarriage of the tracked stacker ensures structural rigidity and
stable track travel. The 8x16 tracked portable feed hopper processes up to 800 tn/
hr from an 8-cu-yard, reinforced hopper. A bi-directionally dumping grizzly is equipped with adjustable grizzly bars and can be
tilted at one of five preset angles. The hopper’s drive and backstop are hydraulically-controlled in addition to the discharge con-
veyor’s fold and raise features.
Superior Industries Inc., Morris, MN 320-589-2406
www.superior-ind.com

Diaphragm
Level Control
Weight Transmitters The Model DLC is a
flush mount, pressure-
Mettler Toledo introduces the ACT350
activated, diaphragm-style
DIO and ACT350 Powercell automa-
level control and plugged
tion weight transmitters to the ACT350
chute detector. The unit
product family. Integration of analog and
is available with either
Powercell weighing systems into automa-
a heavy-duty rubber dia-
tion applications have never been easier.
phragm or a 302 stainless
These new ACT transmitters provide
steel diaphragm. It has
enhanced network functionality and
two dry (unpowered) 15-
onboard I/O for direct local control of
amp microswitches that
connected scales, load cells, and weigh
activate when material within the bin or chute presses upon
modules in conjunction with PLC appli-
the diaphragm face. The unit should be mounted on the verti-
cation control. The ACT350 DIO weight
cal side wall of the bin, hopper, or chute. The unit may also
transmitter delivers precision measure-
be mounted on the sloped portion of the chute (if material
ment at high speed (800 Hertz PLC up- REGISTER
flows freely or does not bridge). The Model DLC can be used
date rate – ideal for fast filling and sorting
as a high-level switch, a low-level switch, or a plugged chute
applications). Other features include: fast
detector. Additionally, the model DLC may also operate as a FOR GEAPS EXCHANGE 2019
PLC Integration; Dual Ethernet ports al-
material presence control on a conveyor belt, and a high-level
low for daisy chaining and support media
indicator above a crusher box. The Model DLC is commonly
redundancy protocols; compact housing; TODAY!
used when intrusion into the bin is not acceptable, not pos-
convenient Webserver configuration. The
sible or not allowed. It does not intrude on the material
ACT350 Powercell weight transmitter de-
flow stream.
livers precise measurement and monitor-
Conveyor Components Co., Croswell, MI 800-233-3233
ing of individual load cells: Powercell load
www.conveyorcomponents.com.
cell connectivity; fast PLC Integration;
media redundancy; compact housing;
convenient webserver configuration.
Mettler Toledo, Columbus, OH
800-638-8537 www.mt.com

Receiving/Transfer Automation Application
End-of-Arm Vacuum Tool Sterling Systems & Controls announces availability of its auto-
mation application module for receiving and material transfer
piCOBOT is an end-of-arm (EOAT) vac-
for dry solids. All automation systems are custom engineered
uum tool designed specifically for the
and manufactured to meet exact customer requirements.
cobot market. Featuring the company’s
The receiving/transfer application is custom designed to suit
signature vacuum technology, enabling Find solutions in the Expo Hall
the exact needs of the application. This includes allowing for
improved efficiency, productivity, and
manual control or to include the ability for automatic receiv- Network with grain industry professionals
working environments, it offers indus-
ing and transfer steps within your facility. A fully automatic
try certified plug-and-play extensions to
receiving/transfer application accurately tracks and transfers Learn about the latest trends and technologies
the latest collaborative robots, so called
incoming material to the correct location, such as grain and
cobots. Offered as a development kit,
other commodity materials in a feed manufacturing facility. GEAPS Exchange features over 350 exhibitors,
piCOBOT comprises a vacuum pump
Truck or railcar transport can be accommodated. Feed rates nearly 40 hours of educational programming and
unit, a gripper unit, and two suction
are controlled to maximize efficiency and safety. After the networking events with peers across the industry.
cups. The standard kit includes four dif-
material has been moved into the containment location (bin
ferent sets of suction cup models suit-
etc.) the system logs and weighs empty trucks before they
able for a variety of tasks, but customers
leave the facility. Weight measurements, before and after ma- GEAPS EXCHANGE 2019 | MARCH 9–12
can also choose freely from a range of
terial transfer, are logged into the tracking function, maintain- info@geaps.com | (763) 999-4300 | geapsexchange.com
suction cups for more tailored solutions.
ing accuracy and traceability.
Piab USA, Hingham, MA 800-321-7422 Sterling Systems & Controls Inc., Sterling, IL 815-625-0852 Ernest N. Morial Convention Center | New Orleans, LA
www.piab.com www.sterlingcontrols.com