PNEG-240
Chain Feeding System
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3. Calculating Weight, Load and Length
Calculating Weight of Suspended Hopper
For calculating the weight of the hopper to be suspended, identify the following components of the feed
system: (1) The type of hopper, (2) The type of hopper extension, (3) The type of gearbox (4) The type of
motor. Calculate the weight of the suspended hopper by inserting the weight (provided in the tables below)
for each component in the formula below.
H
(Weight of hopper with feed) +
W
(Weight of hopper extensions with feed) +
G
(Weight of gearboxe(s))
+
M
(Weight of motor(s) =
HW
(Hopper weight to be suspended)
H
+
W
+
G
+
M
=
HW
Weight of Hopper with Feed
Part #
Description
Lbs.
Kgs.
7100120
1 Line Unloader
73
32
C4920000-60
1 Line Mini Hopper
280
126
C4900000-60
1 Line Direct Drive Mini Hopper
280
126
07097525D
1 Line Fill Only Mini Hopper
136
126
C4920001-60
2 Line 1 Way Mini Hopper
343
155
C4900001-60
2 Line 1 Way Direct Drive Mini Hopper
353
160
C4900002-60
2 Line 2 Way Direct Drive Mini Hopper
474
215
C4920005-120
4 Line 2 Way Mini Hopper
668
303
C4900005-60
4 Line 2 Way Direct Drive Mini Hopper
659
299
7100784
Single Drive Unit with Gearbox and Motor
115
52