The slow-speed granulators in the ZERMA GSL range from
180/120 to 180/430 have been specially developed as slow-running grinders
for applications in the injection-molding sector.
The material to be granulated is fed via a sound-absorbing feed hopper that
is available in a range of variants to suit the application.
The slow-speed granulators of this range are mounted on either low or high
level baseframes, depending on application, and with suction trough/ bag
fill chute to suit. With these numerous options, the slow speed granulators
can be tailored to an extremely wide range of applications.
In addition to the advantages common to all slow-running grinders such as
low noise characteristics and near dust-free product, GSL 180/120 to GSL
180/430 stand out due to their special knife, rotor, ‘quick-snap’
opening and good accessibility features.
The rotor is equipped with special knives. The curvature of the specially
profiled rotor knives ensures a constant cutting circle after resharpening,
maintaining the cutting gap. Awkward knife adjustment is no longer necessary.
Downtime for knife changes is therefore reduced. The GSL stator knives can
be turned 4 times and can also be resharpened.
Sturdy rotor system
The rotor shaft has bearings at each end and the shaft diameter is designed
for the largest rotor width to enable use of a modular assembly across the
width range. Staggered rotor blades means that only one blade cuts at once
thus increasing the cutting torque. All of the machines in this range are
therefore suitable for grinding more solid materials and thicker walled
sprues.
Quick Snap System
The new ZERMA Quick Snap System allows the lower front plate section to be
easily removed for granulator cleaning. The lower front plate section is held
in position by two sturdy lever clamps. An electical limit switch prevents
the operation of the machine when this lower front plate is removed. The
rotor outboard bearing is mounted in the fixed upper front plate section.
Good accessibility
The granulators can be safety opened in just a few steps and without the use
of tools. The feed hopper is hinged and can be pivotted back. After removing
the lower front plate section and the suction trough, the machine becomes
easily accessible ready for quick cleaning in case of colour or material
change.