Railcar Connector streamlines unloading process.
Press Release Summary:
Suited for unloading from hopper-bottom cars, CycloLift(TM) comes with steel adapter plates that move longitudinally for alignment of boot seal with hopper slide gate. Connector employs abrasion-resistant, pneumatically actuated lifters to elevate boot from between tracks and mate it firmly against hopper slide gate. When extended, lifters create tight boot-to-gate seal regardless of railcar tilt or irregularities in the gate surface.
Original Press Release:
New CycloLift(TM) Streamlines Railcar Unloading
YORK, NE - Cyclonaire Corporation has introduced an innovative new railcar connector to streamline unloading from hopper-bottom cars. The Cyclonaire CycloLift has been specifically designed to reduce the time and eliminate spillage associated with the job of mating conventional railcar "boot lift" connectors with hopper gates. Models are also available for hopper-bottom trucks.
CycloLift comes with steel adapter plates that move longitudinally to speed alignment of the boot seal with the hopper slide gate and cut down on time-consuming railcar repositioning. To elevate the boot from between the tracks and mate it firmly against the hopper slide gate, the CycloLift connector replaces conventional hydraulically activated mechanical linkages with pneumatically actuated lifters. The lifters are located under the top plate that carries the resilient rubber gate seal. When extended, the lifters create a tight boot-to-gate seal regardless of the tilt of the railcar or irregularities in the gate surface. The CycloLift has been designed from the ground up for efficient, simple operation. During unloading, it automatically maintains its seal with the railcar to eliminate leakage.
By contrast, conventional devices do not mate properly if the hopper opening and the lift mechanism are not in the same horizontal plane. The mechanical function of the typical device varies with height and can lead to faulty sealing. Most conventional units employ a 4-bar linkage that can become fouled with debris, causing the unit to lose its seal. In all three instances, conveyed product is likely to leak.
To simplify installation, the CycloLift is compact and low profile. Its durable pneumatically actuated lifters resist abrasion and have a long throw to accommodate hoppers with varying clearance. The force exerted by the pneumatic lifters against the hopper gates is virtually independent of extension throughout the throw range.
Cyclonaire is a manufacturer of bulk material handling systems and controls, specializing in pneumatic conveying. The company supplies components as well as complete systems. Its services range from concept engineering and project management through start-up supervision. Industries served include cement, chemical, battery, food, foundry, milling, mineral, railroad, and rubber.
The CycloLift Railcar Connector is the latest addition to the lineup of Cyclonaire railcar unloading and pneumatic conveying systems. To see photographs, dimensional drawings, and specifications for this and other Cyclonaire products, visit the Cyclonaire Web site at cyclonaire.com. For more information and free literature, contact Cyclonaire Corporation, PO Box 366, York, NE 68467-0366; call 1-800-445-0730 or 1-402-362-2000; or send e-mail to sales@cyclonaire.com.
