General Kinematics spiral elevators solve difficult cooling problem in less space.USER--Foundries that require better utilization of manufacturing space, reduced casting damage, and a conditioned environment for heating, cooling, drying and other processes. OPERATION--Recent applications for General Kinematics kinematics: see dynamics. kinematics Branch of physics concerned with the geometrically possible motion of a body or system of bodies, without consideration of the forces involved. spiral elevators are often designed to replace an existing casting cooling line in order to achieve more efficient cooling, resolve dust control and sand handling problems, and conserve valuable production space. PROBLEMS--Changing production requirements often call for more efficient material handling and casting cooling, or more cooling residence time for larger castings. Existing lines may also be plagued with frequent casting jam-ups, or have inadequate dust control systems. SOLUTION--General Kinematics spiral casting coolers for new systems or retrofit ret·ro·fit v. ret·ro·fit·ted or ret·ro·fit, ret·ro·fit·ting, ret·ro·fits v.tr. 1. To provide (a jet, automobile, computer, or factory, for example) with parts, devices, or equipment not in can significantly reduced plant space requirements. A recent gray iron casting installation requiring 380 ft. sq. of floor space equaled the performance of a comparable 6' wide x 175' linear casting cooling system cooling system: see air conditioning; internal-combustion engine; refrigeration. cooling system Apparatus used to keep the temperature of a structure or device from exceeding limits imposed by needs of safety and efficiency. , using approximately 1/3 the floor space. The customer experienced equivalent savings in foundation expense. Most recently installed systems have included an innovative, counter-flow air handling system for more efficient heat transfer, and eliminated the need for long ductwork duct·work n. A group or system of ducts: installed new ductwork in the building. runs via an internal network of air plenums. Units are also installed with an insulated in·su·late tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates 1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate. 2. mounting to greatly reduce foundation loads and requirements. BENEFITS--Retrofit spiral systems increase cooling efficiency to keep pace with new production requirements. They typically use approximately 2/3 less floor space than linear equipment and give the process a gain in elevation elevation, vertical distance from a datum plane, usually mean sea level to a point above the earth. Often used synonymously with altitude, elevation is the height on the earth's surface and altitude, the height in space above the surface. for feeding downstream material processes. Additional benefits often include reduced energy use with smaller hp motors; reduced sand carry-out to dust filtration; improved casting control with no jam-ups; elimination of damaging vibration; and reduced initial equipment cost by incorporating air distribution and collection within the new General Kinematics Casting Cooling Spiral Elevator elevator, in machinery elevator, in machinery, device for transporting people or goods from one level to another. The term is applied to the enclosed structures as well as the open platforms used to provide vertical transportation in buildings, large ships, . GENERAL KINEMATICS CORPORATION 5050 Rickert Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Tel: 815-455-3222 * Fax: 815-455-2285 E-mail: mail@generalkinematics.com * Web site: www.generalkinematics.com Contact: Claude Hutchens |
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