About the RTS-FX
KVAL 990-FX Operation Manual
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About the RTS-FX
The RTS-FX Hopper sets are designated by Letters A, B, and C. Different screw colors can be
loaded into each hopper set. Each set of Hoppers can be activated through the user interface
screen.
After activated, the Hoppers rotate to the loading position. Screws will drop into the manifold and
are blown with compressed air up to the screwdrivers.
FIGURE 3-6.
Rotary Hopper
Hopper Sets.
Labeled
A, B, and C.
Select the Hopper set
at the Operator’s
Screen.
Motor Assembly
and Rotate Gear
Assembly
Air Solenoid Bank
Manifold (Not
Shown)
Adjustable air
pressure to drive
screws to Hopper
The RTS-FX is:
• A companion station for the 990FX allowing up
to three sets of screw hoppers to automatically
index for screw color change.
• Three sets of screw hoppers to rotate in 90
degree increments controlled by a servo motor
and gear system.
• Screw feed hoses (18) from the 990FX screw
drivers are arranged to connect to a manifold
below the screw hoppers. Screws drop by grav
-
ity from the hoppers down into the manifold, and
are blown with compressed air up to the screw
-
drivers.
• Screws can be easily reloaded into the hoppers
when rotated in alignment with the hinge side of
the 990FX.
