XY Feeder

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The XY Feeder is a rapid filling system, for use in conjunction with a pallet handler, to maximise output in any given production shift.

The XY Feeder lifts moulds onto the vibration system and fills it. It then places the filled mould into a collection position in front of the stack and lifts the next mould onto the vibration system to start the process again.
The concrete in the holding hopper is dispensed via a vibrating feed chute into the mould.

The XY Feeder system is used for the production of

  • Wet Cast products up to 2.5m in width, 600mm deep and up to 5m in length.

The XY 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 XY Feeder are of a high standard and are sourced from reliable and reputable suppliers.

The XY Feeder consists of a:

  • Main frame,
  • Hopper for holding the concrete,
  • Underslung vibratory feeder,
  • Pendant arm controls
  • Basic Mould lifting system

The hopper will hold approx. 1.00 cubic meters of concrete.
There is a door on the hopper that is opened via a hydraulic ram which is controlled by the operator.
There is a vibrator mounted onto the underside of the door in order to allow the flow of the wet concrete.

Power Requirements

The total power requirements for the XY Feeder is approximately 7.5 kW 380/440 V AC @ 50/60 Hz
(The power requirements may vary due to the country of sale)

Operator Controls

The operator controls are all manually operated. The hydraulic controls are all Danfoss levers. There are several controls that are also mounted to give control over the vibrating table if requested.

Production Run

  1. The concrete holding hopper is filled with concrete.
  2. The operator moves the XY Feeder over the mould that is located on the vibration system.
  3. The operator positions the hopper over the top of the mould. The hopper door is then opened to the correct level and the vibrator begins the flow of concrete.
  4. The hopper is moved along the mould filling it with concrete, when a suitable level has been filled the operator starts the vibration system from the controls located on the pendant arm.
  5. The concrete is levelled with the vibration and any low spots in the mould are filled by the operator.
  6. Once the mould has been suitably filled, the hopper is parked in the park area of the main frame. The XY Feeder then lifts the mould and brings it to the set down position in front of the first stack. The pallet handler will collect the filled mould from this position.
  7. An empty mould is lifted from the correct position and it will be taken to the vibration system to be filled and vibrated.

Optional Extras

  • Hopper sides extension.
  • Dry / Wet hopper
  • Direction of door facing

Further Details

If you require any further information or details about the XY Feeder, then please contact us.