GILDEWERK BV
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CHAPTER 2
CONSTRUCTION
The soap extruder consists of a number of basic components.
1
Motor casing-
with the
2
Control unit-
attached to the
3
Worm screw-
which revolves inside the
4
Press cylinder with the mixing plate-
on top of which is the
5
Feeder funnel with lid-
that is fixed to the
6
Press head-
with, finally, the
7
Extrusion plates
2.1 MOTOR CASING
This is the large stainless steel casing that contains the electric motor and
transmission system. The operation and control unit is attached to this.
The motor casing stands on four adjustable feet, which can be set to stabilise the
machine using a no. 17 spanner.
The openings on the underside of the machine ensure that the motor receives
adequate ventilation. It is therefore important that these openings are not obstructed.
The power cable is also fixed to the motor casing, as are the heating system and/or
cooling connectors, depending on the model. The feeder funnel lid safety switch is
also mounted onto this casing.
2.2 Operation and connections
Towards the side of the control unit, there is a foot pedal connector. A foot pedal
must be connected, since the extruder will not work without it.
Depending on the model ordered, a heating system may also be mounted to the side
of the machine, with a round connector for connecting the press head heating and an
indicator lamp above it. On the other side of the machine, there can be a hose
connection for the purpose of press cylinder cooling.
The
control
panel with:
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Main switch (ON/OFF).
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Emergency stop button.
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Numeric display with two arrow buttons and a further three programme
buttons.
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Red or green indicator lamp for displaying foot pedal status.
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Three-way switch with positions F
– 0 – R
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A dial for adjusting revolution speed.
