Silo cleaning tool removes risk to employees
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Primasonics International product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team
Feb 28, 2008
A variety of whips and cutting edges can be fitted to the revolving cleaning head to remove even the toughest materials without damage to the silo, bin or hopper walls.
The Prima Whip offers a safe and fast way to maintain clean operating conditions in silos, bins and hoppers in bulk solids handling and processing systems.
With this system there is no need for operators to enter the potentially dangerous confines of bulk storage systems thus eliminating accidents.
The Prima Whip is designed for use remotely through a manhole opening at the top of the silo.
Powered by compressed air, the Prima Whip motor can be manoeuvred by one operator who manipulates the cleaning head using simple controls.
A variety of whips and cutting edges can be fitted to the revolving cleaning head to remove even the toughest materials without damage to the silo, bin or hopper walls.
The equipment is mobile and can be easily positioned at a cleaning location.
The light alloy boom is lowered into position.
The standard unit has a reach of 6.4m from the entrance with a rotation of 360 degrees, the Mini system can reach 2.4m and rotate through 180 degrees.
The motor drive is attached to a flexible hose that can extend down to 45m.
This makes the Prima Whip system suitable for the majority of bulk storage and handling applications.
Custom designed systems are also available.
With totally blocked silos, the Prima Lance Drill can also be used in conjunction with the Prima Whip, which is used to 'drill' through from underneath a completely plugged silo or bin.
The drill is inserted through an orifice in the base of the blocked container and is remotely operated using compressed air.
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