Applications; Bucket Elevators - Siemens milltronics MFA 4P Instruction Manual

Applications

Bucket Elevators

For chain and sprocket drive
elevators, place the probe so that
the gap between the bucket and the
probe does not exceed 102 mm (4").
To prevent damage to the probe from
eccentric bucket motion, ensure that
the gap is not less than 12.5 mm
(0.5") in the worst condition.
elevator
wall
95 mm
(3.75")
A
7ML19985FM01
probe (see
Figure A)
102 mm (4")
preferred
location for
chain and
sprocket
drive
elevators.
Figure A
mounting
flange and
locknut
probe
B C
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Preferred location for belt-driven elevators
with ferrous bucket spacing greater than
76 mm (3"), and non-ferrous buckets with
.
ferrous bolts
For ferrous buckets with spacings less than
76 mm (3") locate probe on the front of the leg.
For elevators with ferrous walls,
cut 88 mm to 95 mm (3.5" to 3.75")
hole in the elevator wall. Any
position from A to C may be used
to maintain the gap.
down leg
probe (see
Figure A)
knee and
housing
work floor
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