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Rotomatik carousel-type moulding line.

Transtek’s product range but that Transtek
also required a partner to offer mixers and
sand reclamation plants to complement its
own product range for the Turkish market. As
a result, in June 2016, FMS was confirmed as
exclusive worldwide representative (excluding
Turkey) for all Transtek products, while
Transtek became exclusive representative for
FMS products in Turkey.
Vertical moulding system
The Rapid moulding loop is a vertical pattern
loop system. A maximum of six bolsters can be
run in the standard machine, while eight and
10 bolster systems are optional. The standard
bolster sizes are 1300mm x 1050mm, 1600mm
x 1250mm and 2000mm x 1450mm. Up to four
separate patterns can be fixed on a bolster plate
at the same time. The maximum mould heights
are 425mm, 500mm and 600mm respectively
(as standard).
The loop being vertical brings the advantage
of a very small footprint. Furthermore, since
the elevators can store two bolsters at the
same time (three as an option) the length
of the system is reduced by one station.
This brings the footprint area saving up
to 60% (more with three bolsters stored
in each elevator) compared to that of a
typical horizontal fast loop system. The
Rapid vertical loop provides about 20-30
seconds faster cycle times than conventional
horizontal loop systems (especially with short
filling time systems) thanks to its continuous
elevators. The elevators operate in one
direction only so that the precious return and
eject-reload transfer times are saved.
Key features include:
• Approximately 20% faster than
conventional horizontal fast loop with the
same travel speeds.
• Higher working safety.
• Silent and safe operation.
• Easily accessible from both sides.
• PLC-controlled automatic process.
• Robust design.
• Ease of operation.
• Suitable for moulds with flasks as well as
moulds without flasks.
• Modern design.
• Easy integration to existing plants.
• No pits required.
Automatic mould strip unit
The Rapid system is designed to work in
conjunction with Transtek’s Strip Master,
an automatic mould strip unit (rollover
type). Again, this equipment differs from

other designs due to its special secure
secondary strip system, an adaptive strip
sensor mechanism that will work with any
orientation of mould/moulds on a bolster.
The unit has a very small footprint area, as
the hydraulic system is fully incorporated
within the main body. Rotation of the rollover
drum is in line with the process, providing a
compact overall system design.
Key features include:
• Special secondary stripping operation.
• Integrated hydraulic system.
• Silent and safe operation.
• PLC-controlled automatic process.
• Possibility of semi-automatic and manual
operation (on request).
• Modest energy consumption.
• Suitable for moulds with flasks as well as
moulds without flasks.
• No pits required.
Equipment elements included within an
installation include:
• Rapid moulding loop, comprising a
preparation station, filling and compaction
table, curing stations and pattern change
shuttle car.
• Strip Master fully automatic mould strip unit.
• PLC control system, a purpose-built PLC
operating system, comprising two operator
panels with 7in colour touch screen HMI
units on each operator station (dedicated
screens on each machine), all motors are
inverter-driven, all hydraulic motions
are proportionally-controlled variable
speed and all operations are reversible. An
optional Ethernet module is available for
remote access in case of machine fault.
Prospective customers are invited to visit
Ankiros 2016 (Hall 5, Stand No D-140) to see a
Rapid and Strip Master system in operation.
Specialist carousel
Rotomatik is an economical solution for
foundries with space problems, designed
to be precise, with its robust structure. It
is controlled by electrical and mechanical
indexing systems, with all stations motorised.
Suitable for both moulds with flasks
and flaskless moulds, the PLC-controlled
automatic process can run automatically
with empty stations. It is easily adaptable to
existing installations and benefits from ease
of operation, low maintenance and low energy
consumption. No pits are required.

Flask and flaskless moulds can run through
the system. Other features include a
dedicated 7in colour touch screen HMI and
clamp pressure setting on the operator screen
(pre-set multiple values also available). All
hydraulic operations are on proportional
valve speed control and are adjustable on the
operator panel. The equipment also features
an ATEX-approved belt motor for use with
alcohol coating.
Mould closing
Easy Close is a special device that even
makes it possible to close moulds not
properly designed by letting the operator put
the finishing touches at the last stage of the
process. With properly designed patterns, the
system is designed to allow the operator to
run the system in a fully automatic cycle.
Silent and safe in operation, the equipment’s
robust mechanical design avoids mould
damage because there is only the weight of the
cope acting on drag during the closing process.
The PLC-controlled automated process
features low energy consumption.
Casting and cooling line
Besides all the known benefits of a
conventional automatic pouring line, the
Transtek Transloop system provides safe
and trouble-free operation, as well as low
maintenance requirements, thanks to the
special design of the pouring cars. All lines
have their own independent pusher and
the transfer and pouring relationships are
made precise every time due to the aid of
special locating stations (both mechanical
and electrical). The system is designed so no
electrics, pneumatics or hydraulics are under
the pouring lines, ensuring no damage to the
system in case of molten spillage accidents.
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