Metal chips from machining operations are delivered to receiving hopper (RH) from which they are conveyed by a hinged steel belt conveyor (AC) to a vibrating screen (parts separator) (VS) for separation of the occasional tool or part. Metal chips passing through the screen report by gravity to a horizontal bowl continuous chip wringer (centrifuge) (CW) where residual cutting fluids are extracted and discharged to effluent collection sump (ES). Dry metal chips are discharged via chute to helicoids (screw) metering conveyor (HC), discharging into rotary air lock feeder (RAF). Chip discharge from the feeder falls into pipeline (PP) where air flow generated by pressure blower unit (PBU) carries the material downstream to target box (TB) where flow velocity is dissipated, allowing metal chips to discharge by gravity into a container or truck.
SEE ALSO: Pneumatic Chip Collection & Conveying Systems
SEE ALSO: Pneumatic Chip Handling