VIBRATING FEEDER

DRIVEN BY VIBRATOR MOTORS

TRANSPORTABLE CRUSHING UNITS

MB 105

IMPORTANT
It is mandatory to follow the safety manual
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CONTENTS
Page

1. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................1

2. PROTECTIVE MEASURES DURING LONG OUT-OF-SERVICE PERIODS.........................1

3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................1

4. WELDING ...........................................................................................................................................3

5. REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE................................................................................4

6. SPRING SUSPENSION......................................................................................................................6

7. ALTERATION OF THROW AND SPEED .....................................................................................6

8. LUBRICATION (GREASE) ..............................................................................................................7

9. GRIZZLY ARRANGEMENTS .........................................................................................................7

10. SCREENING ARRANGEMENTS…………………………………….………………………….8

11. RECOMMENDED STROKE …...…………………………………….………………………….9

12.MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ......................................................................................................10

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1. INTRODUCTION

The persons responsible for the operation of the machine must be well acquainted with its
design, and know when and how necessary adjustments should be made.

For this reason you should read carefully through this instruction manual and study the
drawings in the spare parts list before you install or run the machine. In addition, make sure
that the machine's operator also has a copy of this instruction manual.

This instruction manual contains the information you need to be able to look after your
equipment in a satisfactory way. If you are to obtain the maximum possible reliability and
useful life from the machine, our instructions should be followed carefully. Inadequate
lubrication or the neglect of seemingly minor repairs can rapidly lead to more serious faults
with expensive down-time as a result.

Especially in the case of a new or overhauled feeder, it is particularly important that the
maintenance and operating instructions are carefully followed - both to fulfil the terms of our
guarantee and to ensure that the machine is correctly run-in.

In all correspondence with us about the machine, its type and model designations as well as
serial number should be quoted. This information can be found on the machine's data plate.

If you encounter a problem or miss information not covered by this instruction manual, please
contact the nearest SANDVIK distributor.

We recommend the reading of the MB-115 manual, which contains additional information
about vibrating equipment.

2. PROTECTIVE MEASURES DURING LONG OUT-OF-SERVICE PERIODS

If the feeder is not put into operation directly upon delivery, or if you take it out of service for
more than one month, grease the bearings once per month in order to avoid corrosion. Rotate
the shaft(s) a few turns by hand or run the feeder for a short while with the help of the motor, if
the latter is installed, so that the grease is distributed throughout the bearings. If the feeder is
standing in the open, cover the bearing housings to prevent condensation in the bearings.

3. INSTALLATION

In addition to the directions given here, see also section 4.0 Welding.
3.1 Be sure that the support structure has sufficient rigidity, gives the correct equipment inclination
and that it has the corresponding points on both sides at same level. Use a transparent plastic
hose as a level and check the equipment and support structure extremities.
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3.2 Remove the lifting beams and the transport locks (when applicable) and keep them for future
transfers.

3.3 Do not add spouts, chutes, feed boxes, deflectors or any other items to the vibrating body.

3.4 Direction of rotation of the vibrator shaft: Usually, the direction is according to the figure
below, at the extreme left. Only in very special cases the "counter flow" sense is used with
some advantage.

Horizontal feeders and feeders must have their shafts running in opposite senses. Horizontal
feeders sometimes show different behaviour for either sense chosen. The one, which shows
best results, should be adopted.

3.5 Drive assembly

Be sure that the support structure has sufficient rigidity, so that it does not vibrate during
operation. Always check belt tension and tightness of all bolts.

3.6 Ensure that the guards are fitted over the rotating parts.

3.7 Fit the screening elements, if they have not already been installed at the factory before
delivery. Make sure that the screening elements are properly fixed and tensioned.

3.8 Check that all bolts are properly tightened.

3.9 Start the feeder. Check that there is no unusual noise and that the bearings are not abnormally
warm.

During the first 100 hours, the lubricating intervals given in the attached maintenance schedule
should be reduced by 50%. Check the tightness of all bolts and the tension of the V-belts more
often than normal during the initial period of operation.
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3.10 Keep 80 mm as minimum distance between any stationary element and the vibrating body.

3.11 The discharge chutes must be designed considering the possibility of access to change any part
subject to replacement.

3.12 Do not add higher retaining walls to the vibrating feeder feed end. Make them stationary, if
necessary.

4. WELDING

If possible, avoid welding work on the feeder body since welding can result in dangerous stress
concentrations, which may cause cracks and subsequent breakdowns. If welding must be
carried out, it is important that it is done in the correct manner. The safest course is to consult
us as we are at your disposition with advice.

It is important to ground the welding area correctly. The welding current must not pass through
a bearing.

If a bearing is grounded so that current passes through it, the damage may be so serious that a
replacement is necessary.

NOTE: Never cut holes in the feeder body since this procedure carries with it the risk of
crack formation.

Warning !!! Never do any welding on the feeder without the permission & presence
of our after market personnel.
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WELDING ON FEEDER BODY

In case a crack should develop in the side plates or the support frame due to wear or fatigue,
repair as follows:
(1)
1. Locate the endpoints of the crack and drill a
6,5 mm (1/4 inch) hole at each end to
prevent crack from progressing.

2. Completely chip out the crack with a suitable

round-nosed chipping tool.
3. Preheat to approximately 80oC if possible,
especially at the crack area.

4. Weld with 3,0 mm diameter AWSE-7018

electrode to prevent under-cutting and gas
craters. (Use AWSE-6010 for vertical and
overhead welds). Back-chip and back-weld
to obtain a full penetration weld, if possible.

5. Grind the weld flush to the surrounding plane

5. REGULAR CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE

Check the following points when the feeder is in operation:

5.1 Make sure that the material is fed to the feeder evenly and if possible over its entire width. The
feed material should fall onto the solid feed plate and not directly onto the feeder element,
which would in that case be subjected to unnecessary wear.
5.2 Verify the feeder movement using throw pattern cards, and check for critical speed.

Due to possible damage in transit, at erection or by wear, the feeder should be checked for
critical speed when installed in your plant. Proceed as follows:
5.2.1 Securely fasten four 80 x 140 mm cards to the feeder body in the four corner positions of the
feeder, using adhesive or masking tape. Position the cards in approximately the same location
at both the feed end and the discharge end corners. After cards have been attached to the body,
draw a true horizontal line on the top of each card so that the exact angle of motion can be
determined.

5.2.2 Use any support, which enables you to hold a pencil or ball point pen securely at the same
height as the cards. Place the base of the vertical support or steady rest on the floor, so that a
pencil or ball point pen supported or secured to the support just touches the card. It is not
possible to accomplish this by holding a pencil freehand against the cards.

5.2.3 With the feeder operating at full speed and pencil or ball point pen at right angles to the side
plate, momentarily touch the card in a series of spots. Be sure pencil or ball point pen is held
firmly and rigidly to prevent any secondary motion.
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5.2.4 Fill out each of the four test cards, recording where each card was attached to the feeder. List
the equipment serial number and where and by whom the test was conducted.

5.2.5 If the patterns of motion recorded on the feed end cards are not similar, and if the two
discharge end cards are likewise not similar in pattern to each other, it indicates that a critical
speed condition may have developed due to damage in transit, incorrect erection (support) or
wear of the feeder. A critical speed condition usually exists if the amplitude of the feeder in
two diagonal corners is considerably smaller than in the other two diagonal corners.

When this condition exists, the feeder body usually has a slight lateral vibration. Therefore, the
full motion may not be recorded on the card when the pencil is held at right angles to the side
plate. To record the full motion on a card in this case, it is necessary to hold the pencil at a
small angle in relation to the side plate.

If a critical speed condition does exist, check the following:

a. The compression of the suspension springs, in order to be sure that feed end and discharge
end springs are compressed alike.

b. The screening surface and clamping bars, to be sure that the same are tight.
c. If the screening surface is clogged with build-up of packed material, remove it and clean the
surface.

d. The suspension cables for whipping. Adjust cable stabilizers if necessary.

e. Bolts for tightness.

After all of these points have been checked, make a second test pattern on the same cards and
forward all four test cards to the factory, with all the information requested filled in. It is
important that this should be done promptly, as continued operation of a feeder in a critical
speed condition may cause damage to the feeder body.

If the patterns of motion recorded on the feed end cards are similar and the same is the case
with the discharge end ones, the feeder is running well and as it was supposed to run.

Do this inspection regularly and keep the cards for comparison. It is easy, cheap and the best
way to check the feeder’s health.
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6. SPRING SUSPENSION

The spring package was designed to permit spring replacement without the need to lift the
feeder too much. Spring replacement is carried out in the following way:

6.1 Remove the bolts, which retain the upper and lower spring guides.

6.2 Using a jack or some kind of hoist, lift the equipment (about 40 mm) until the springs are
unloaded. The springs and guides can then be slid out and removed.

6.3 Check that the new springs are of the correct dimensions (and wire diameter).

6.4 Refit the spring package in the reverse of the removal sequence.

6.5 When the feeder is again supported on its springs, check the spring heights on both sides of the
feeder. If the feeder is to operate correctly, the spring heights at either end must be equal. Note
that the spring heights may differ between the feed end and the discharge end.

6.6 Friction checks are fitted as standard equipment on some feeders and are available as an
optional feature on others. Friction checks prevent excessive feeder body motion during
starting and stopping.

7. ALTERATION OF THROW AND SPEED

The feeder is delivered with the throw and speed set to suitable values. If you need to alter
these values, contact the manufacturer first. Even small alterations in speed or throw can cause
large changes in bearing life and screening performance.

In principle - if bearing life is to remain unchanged - the speed should be reduced when the
throw is increased. The reverse also applies - the speed can be increased if the throw is
reduced.
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Throw alterations are carried out in the following way:

Remove drive connections and external guards. Follow the orientation sketch in order to find
out the desired configuration of the counterweights. Never use higher speeds than those
indicated as limits. Make sure that the same changes are made on both sides. See also the
Vibrators section.

If an adjustment is made, check that the resulting motion is equal on both sides of the feeder at
each end of the feeder body.

8. LUBRICATION (GREASE)

Correct lubrication with the right lubricant is essential for attaining the design working life of
the bearings.

Always use lubricants, which comply with the requirements given in our Maintenance
Schedule. If a lubricant of unsuitable type or quality is used, there is a risk of hard spots
forming and this can lead to damage to the bearings and clogging of the grease passages.

Never mix different types or makers of grease.

Carefully clean the lubricating nipples and the grease gun nozzle before lubrication is carried
out, since contaminants can otherwise be carried into the bearings with the grease.

Your store of lubricants and lubricating equipment should be kept well protected from dust,
water and other harmful substances. Never use contaminated lubricants.

In addition to its lubricating function, the lubricant also has a sealing function and thus
prevents dust and other harmful substances from entering the bearings. If the feeder is to
operate under especially dusty conditions, the lubricating intervals given in the Maintenance
Schedule should be reduced and the amount of grease used each time should be reduced
slightly.

To avoid starting difficulties - especially in cold weather - run the feeder up to normal
operating temperature before lubrication is carried out. Run it for a short time after lubrication
to distribute the lubricant properly in the bearings and the labyrinths before they cool down.
Never fill the bearings completely with grease.

There is one grease nipple for each vibrator.

Shortly after a newly lubricated feeder is started, the bearing temperature will usually rise a
little above normal. If the increase is moderate and the temperature drops back to normal after a
short while, no harm will be done to the bearings.

9. GRIZZLY ARRANGEMENTS

The feeder is fitted with grizzly bar and wire cloth as screening elements.

The grizzly deck is used to segregate the fines from entering into the crusher. This reduces the
wear and tear of the crusher.
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Depending on the requirement, the grizzly gap can be varied.

Check at regular intervals that the grizzly bars to be checked for wear & tear. If they are not
properly and replaced in time, the grizzly bar can break and damage the crusher & feeder both.

Also check the proper tightening of the grizzly bar at regular intervals. Otherwise it can lead to
serious damage to the crusher ahead.

10. SCREENING ARRANGEMENTS

The finer material is screened by using wire cloth elements with the smallest possible wire
diameter.

Depending upon the requirement, the wire mesh size can be varied. However, contact the
nearest Sandvik distributor for such requirement.

Check at regular intervals that the screening elements are properly tensioned, particularly when
they are new. If they are not properly tensioned they will flap, which shortens their life and
reduces their screening performance.
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11. RECOMMENDED STROKE

The recommended Stroke in millimetre of the feeders run by Unbalance Motors on no load is
as under:

Percentage Setting
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
GF 40090 5.2 6.2 7.3 8.3 9.4 10.4
GF 410100 4.8 5.8 6.8 7.7 8.7 9.7
GF 410100i 4.6 5.5 6.5 7.4 8.3 9.2
MV 35080 4.7 5.7 6.6 7.6 8.5 9.5

The Stroke has been observed at the centre of the Feeder.

Warning !!! However, We strongly recommend not to run the machine at

100% setting. Recommended setting is 60%.

Any change in setting in the vibrator should be done in consultation with our service
personnel.

The setting of the vibrator depends on various factors like capacity, lump size, % fines etc.
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12. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Below we give a summary of the directions you should follow for the routine maintenance of
your feeder. For more detailed information and for any adjustments or repairs beyond these
routine measures, we refer to our Maintenance Instructions. Read these instructions carefully!

INTERVAL PROCEDURE REMARKS SECTIONS

(hours) (x)
Check for unusual noises If feeder body motion is abnormal, 5
when the feeder is in check material feed and throw
operation Bearing housing temperature should
Daily 8
Check bearing temperature not exceed 60ºC above
environmental temperature
Check that the grizzly and After changing screening elements,
50 screening elements are adjust tension often at first.
properly fastened Remove any material, which has 10
Check that feeder body can accumulated on structures, etc.,
move freely below the feeder.

200 Check that mechanism Retighten after adjustments and

screws and other fasteners other servicing.
are properly tightened. 9

IN ADDITION! Contact us for advice on how to

solve the problem of installing extra
Do not attach chutes, feed
equipment.
boxes or other extra
equipment to feeder body.