Shuttle Feeder

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The Shuttle Feeder system is used for the production of dry cast products up to 2.5m in width, 600mm deep and up to 8m in length. The length is restricted only by the vibrating table size and the Pallet Handler size.

The Shuttle Feeder is manufactured to the highest standard of engineering using up to date production methods.

All components that are used in the manufacturing of the Shuttle Feeder are of a high standard and are sourced from reliable and reputable suppliers.

The Shuttle Feeder consists of:

  • Main frame
  • Hopper for holding the concrete
  • Hopper belt for discharging the concrete
  • Feed tray with agitators
  • Finishing disc

The hopper will hold approx. 1.25 cubic meters of concrete, and there is a door on the hopper that is opened via a hydraulic ram controlled by the operator.

The hopper belt runs in one direction to dispense the concrete from the hopper into the feed tray.

The feed tray contains 3 agitators that are controlled by the operator. It is supplied with a standard rectangular shape feed tray, and a circular feed tray can also be supplied.The circular feed tray allows for greater concrete flow around the agitators and reduces any missed areas when agitating.

Power Requirements

The total power requirements for the Shuttle Feeder is 20 kW 380/440 V AC @ 50/60 Hz

Operator Controls 

The operator controls are all manually operated. The hydraulic controls are all Danfoss levers and include some proportional controls to give the operator a better control over the machine movements.

Production Run

  1. The concrete holding hopper is filled with concrete.
  2. The operator moves the Shuttle Feeder over the mould that is clamped to the vibrating table.
  3. The operator lowers the feed tray to the vibrating table and then starts the hopper belt. This runs the concrete from the hopper into the feed tray. Agitators located in the feed tray assist in the dispersion of the concrete and increase concrete flow.
  4. The feed tray and hopper are then move along the mould in order to completely fill the mould with concrete. The vibrating table is running at this stage in order to help consolidate the concrete into the mould.
  5. Once the mould has been suitably filled, the feed tray is raised and the finishing disc is lowered. The disc rotates at a high speed and is moved along the top of the mould several times.
  6. Once the operator is satisfied with the finish given by the disc, it is raised and the entire unit is moved out of the way for the Pallet Handler to remove for demoulding. The vibration will be finished and the clamps will be open.

Further Details

If you require any further information or details about the Shuttle Feeder please contact us.

Customer Responsibilities

  • On site cranage, transportation and scaffolding
  • On site manual labour, and all civil works
  • Any additional equipment that may be required
  • Engineers transport, accommodation and food
  • Stable power supply to all electrical isolators
  • Any additional on site guarding
  • Transport of machinery to site.