Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite SAFETY INDICATIONS Please pay attention to the meaning of the following warning signs: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE OBSERVED TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION. THIS SYMBOL INDICATES HIGH VOLTAGE, WITH RISK TO HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR DOUBTS REGARDING OPERATING THE UNIT, DO NOT START OR OPERATE THE UNIT AND CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR NEAREST KINEMATICA SERVICE CENTER. IMPROPER USE OF THE MACHINE / UNIT DUE TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL CAN LEAD TO DAMAGE ON THE MACHINE / UNIT AND / OR ENDANGER LIFE, CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY AND HARM THE ENVIRONMENT.
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BEFORE STARTING INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE UNIT (SERVICE, REPAIR ETC.), ALL POWER SUPPLIES MUST BE DISCONNECTED. THE DRIVE UNIT MAY ONLY BE OPENED BY AUTHORIZED KINEMATICA SERVICE STATIONS. SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SHALL ONLY BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED AND SKILLED SERVICE ENGINEERS.
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Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite AFTER EVERY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE MACHINE / UNIT (SERVICE, REPAIR ETC.) THE SERVICE ENGINEER HAS TO DO A TEST-RUN. EAR PROTECTION SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN WORKING IN THE ENVIRONMENT OF THE UNIT.
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Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite WARNINGS ALL WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RESPECTED. THE EQUIPMENT MAY NOT BE OPERATED IN EXPLOSIVE AREAS. IT IS NOT ALLOWED TO WORK WITH FLUIDS WHICH ARE HIGHLY INFLAMMABLE.
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Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite DRY-RUN OF THE SLIDE BEARING OF THE DISPERSING AGGREGATE (ABOVE THE GENERATOR) MUST BE AVOIDED. THE SLIDE BEARING HAS TO BE LUBRICATED BY THE PRODUCT DURING OPERATION. THE OPERATOR / INTENDED USER HAS TO ENSURE THAT THE UNIT WILL ONLY BE STARTED WHEN THE INTENDED PROCESS VESSEL IS SECURELY FIXED IN THE RIGHT POSITION, THE PROCESS VESSEL IS FILLED WITH...
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KINEMATICA WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY, NOR WILL GRANT ANY GUARANTEE. IMPROPER USE OF THE MACHINE / UNIT CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR IN DAMAGE OF THE EQUIPMENT. KINEMATICA WILL NOT BE LIABLE AND WILL TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IN SUCH AN EVENT.
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Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite THE UNIT SHOULD BE CLEANED AFTER EVERY OPERATION. IF THE PROCESSED MEDIA TENDS TO HARDEN OR STICK, THE DISPERSING AGGREGATE HAS TO BE CLEANED COMPLETELY AFTER EVERY RUN. PAY ATTENTION THAT THE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ACTUAL TEMPERATURE OF THE SYSTEM / PROCESS VESSEL AND CLEANING TEMPERATURE IS KEPT TO A MINIMUM.
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Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite BEFORE STARTING THE DISASSEMBLY, ALL ELECTRICAL PARTS HAVE TO BE DISCONNECTED. MAKE SURE THAT THE MOTOR CANNOT BE STARTED FROM ANOTHER PERSON, WHILE YOU ARE WORKING BE AWARE OF SHARP EDGES AND TEETH AT ROTOR AND STATOR WHEN DISASSEMBLING / ASSEMBLING DISPERING AGGREGATES –...
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite RESIDUAL DANGERS When the system/equipment is used in accordance with rules and regulations, residual dangers are minimal. Restgefahren Gegenmassnahmen These should be laid appropriately. Tripping over feed or re-turn or supply lines, piping Wear protective clothing (gog- gles etc.).
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite INHALT: INTRODUCTION ....................13 RANGE OF VALIDITY ..................... 14 MANUFACTURER AND CONTACT ADDRESS ............14 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT ................15 OVERVIEW ......................15 POLYTRON® SYSTEM PT 45-80 GT ................. 16 DRIVE UNIT PT 45-80 GT ..................
1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite 1 INTRODUCTION Kinematica is a specialist for design and manufacturing of dispersing and mixing devices, machines and plants. The aim of this document is to instruct new users in the effective and safe utilization of our equipment.
Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite Improper use of the unit can cause injuries and/or system damage. KINEMATICA does not take responsibility or give any guarantees in such cases. Follow the instructions of this Kinematica manual. Should you have any questions which are not answered in this document, please contact KINEMATICA.
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite 2 DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT OVERVIEW The POLYTRON System PT 45-80 GT is designed for the use in the laboratory. Working volumes up to 30‘000 ml (depending on the viscosity of the product and the dispersing aggregate used) can be handled, producing e.g.
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite POLYTRON® SYSTEM PT 45-80 GT Main Switch Drive unit PT 45-80 GT Digital Speed Display Speed knob Quick coupling for Dispersing Aggregates Dispersing Aggregate (to be ordered separately) Stand (to be ordered...
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite DRIVE UNIT PT 45-80 GT The drive unit PT 45-80 GT is equipped with a powerful 1’700 W DC brush motor and will be started using the main switch placed at the front side. The unit includes an integrated closed loop speed control electronic which allows for constant speed levels up to approx.
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite CAUTION! WHEN REPLACING AN AGGREGATE THE LINE CORD HAS TO BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SUPPLY CAUTION! AT LONGTERM USE AT HIGH LOADS, THE AGGREGATE & THE COUPLING CAN HEAT UP TO HIGH TEMPERATURE LEVELS –...
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite STANDS The drive PT 45-80 GT is designed for using with a stand. The following stands can be used as standard: Plate Stand Electrical Stand ST-P21/700 ST-P14/590+500...
(static part) Upper flushing hole Lower flushing hole Upper Bearing Slide bearing Slide bushing Coupling Shaft Rotor (rotating part) For questions concerning choosing and use of POLYTRON® dispersing aggregates please get in contact with KINEMATICA or your local specialist dealer.
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite 2.5.1 DISPERSING GENERATORS The dispersing generator is positioned at the head of the dispersing aggregate. The dispersing generator consists of a Rotor and a Stator. Depending on the application Rotor and Stator consists of one or more teeth rows with specific teeth shapes and fineness.
• A round vessel facilitates the build-up of a vortex which can lead to less good mixing results. Kinematica offers a range of special dispersing vessels for an optimal homogenisation. •...
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Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite For questions concerning choosing and use of the appropriate dispersing vessel please get in contact with KINEMATICA or your local specialist dealer.
CHECK ALL PARTS FOR POSSIBLE TRANSPORT DAMAGE. INFORM US OR YOUR DEALER IMMEDIATELY ABOUT ANY DISAGREEMENT OR FAULT. IF POSSIBLE SEND US DIGITAL PHOTOS BY EMAIL TO LABORATORY@KINEMATICA.CH MECHANICAL INSTALLATION • The drive unit is completely assembled and has to be fixed to a suitable stand (to be ordered separately).
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite START-UP • Immerse the dispersing aggregate into the product properly. For this purpose lift/lower the drive unit by using the stand. o Note: In some cases it can be advantageous to place the vessel excentric in order to get more turbulences for better mixing of the product.
Approx. 150 hours of operating at rated power. We strongly recommend that service work and repairs should be carried out only by authorized KINEMATICA service centres or by KINEMATICA directly, where original replacement parts are available. For cleaning the housing and any other outside surface please assure that the cleaning agent is in compliance with the following materials: •...
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE OF DISPERSING-AGGREGATES EC-aggregates, (EC stands for EASY CLEAN) are easy to disassemble and clean. With some restrictions (*) they can be sterilised in an autoclave by several methods. In the following three chapters the de/assembling procedures will be described.
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Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite 4.2.2 Disassembly of Dispersing-Aggregates with Ø 12 und Ø 20 mm 1. Fix the crown head (3) using the tool. Unscrew the rotor (5) using a suitable tool. Pull out the shaft (1) of the stator tube.
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• the rotor projects above the edge of the stator. For a replacement of the ball bearings please contact a certified KINEMATICA service center or KINEMATICA directly. Any unauthorized modification or manipulation of the unit or its equipment leads to immediate...
Trace and replace defective parts Drive does not Defective internal Send the equipment to the nearest authorised start respectively control KINEMATICA service centre or directly to suddenly stops. KINEMATICA AG A constant Drive is blocked Check the aggregate for solid particles which...
6 ACCESSORIES A large selection of special homogenizing vessels is available, which can improve the efficiency of the processing of your product. Closed vessels to withstand vacuum or pressure can also be supplied. Ask your dealer or contact Kinematica directly.
36 months. REGISTER NOW If thorough testing shows a fault to be due to either of the above causes, KINEMATICA AG guarantees that the equipment will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The guarantee does not cover parts that are subject to normal wear.
Operating Manual System POLYTRON ® PT 45-80 GT Ausgabe 1.1 / 10.02.2025 Seite 8 DISPOSAL The symbol of the crossed refuse container signifies that the product in the European Union to must be supplied to separate collection. Labeled products must not be disposed with household waste, rather must be left at a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic equipment.
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