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General Machine Products Co., Inc.
FEATURES
Fully labeled control panel containing:
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Power ON/OFF button (silver)
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Emergency Stop Button (red)
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Blowing speed read out in either ft/min or m/min through a separate calibration
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Length counter recording in feet or meters through a separate calibration
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Hydraulic pressure read out dial
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Air pressure read out dial
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Air pressure control lever
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Hydraulic on/off control valve
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Emergency stop connection socket
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Adjustable speed control for drive belts
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Battery Charging Connection
Control panels may be removed independently for repair work.
CHASSIS
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Front mounted wheels for ease of maneuverability
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Light painted tubular steel frame
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Adjustable frame allowing unit to be tilted at 20º to manhole
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Adjustable rear legs for uneven terrain
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Blowing unit is detachable from the trolley for trench / manhole location
AIR BOX
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Manufactured from aluminum
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Range taking of cables from 6 - 32mm by means of interchangeable collets with double split
cable sealing arrangements.
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Sub-duct sealing at mouth of box
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Sub-duct gripping facility with non-duct crush and distortion design.
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All seals are one size cord seals (except cable seals)
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Upper section of air box is retained
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Air box alignment is adjustable for varying cable diameters
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Tools are not required to split box for insertion of cable and sub-duct.
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On/off air control valve
CABLE FEEDER
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Manufactured from cast aluminum
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Hydraulically powered
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Unit lifts and splits to allow insertion of cable between drive belts
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Drive belts are polyurethane and molded to unit ensuring long life between replacement.
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Lifting facility, to allow unit level lift.
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Belt tension can be set by means of adjustable chain drive tensioner fitted to side of unit
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System relief valve fitted as standard to operate at 1600 psi (110 Bar).