MT VACUUM SIZING TANKS0 pages

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VA C U U M S I Z I N G E Q U I P M E N T

MT VACUUM SIZING TANKS

PRECISELY SIZE
SMALL TO LARGE
TUBE AND PROFILE
MT Vacuum Sizing Tanks provide stable vacuum for precise sizing of tube and profile extrusions up to 4.5 inches {114.3 mm}
in diameter. Water/air separation technology improves product
tolerances and surface finishes and allows for repeatable quality and minimizes scrap.

Model MT104-16-4

All models offer a high-efficiency plate heat exchanger; an
improved spray bar and water level adjustment system; and a
wide range of tank sizes and pump configurations. Manual
motor starters are standard.

WATER/AIR SEPARATION ENSURES VACUUM STABILITY
Most vacuum sizing tanks use a single
standpipe to maintain water levels and
pull vacuum into the chamber. Pockets
of water and air surging through the
same line can cause a hammer effect
and vacuum fluctuations that can harm
the shape and surface finish of the
product.
MT sizing tanks eliminate this problem
by using separate water and air pipes
that lead to a closed water reservoir.
Float valves in the reservoir maintain
the water level below the vacuum
pump inlet. The vacuum pump evacuates only the air in the reservoir, never
the water, allowing optimum pump
performance and minimizing surges in
vacuum level.

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Easy to operate
Built-in water-manifold system with water and vacuum valves are dedicated to each vacuum chamber. Quick dump valves drain the tank. Optional
digital control offers automatic vacuum adjustment and in-line gauge or
computer interface.

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Improved tank stability
Redesigned to handle heavier pulling forces. Roller system eliminates tank
rock. Heavy-duty shafts and bearings provide precise yet rigid longitudinal,
vertical and side-to-side adjustment capabilities.

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Stainless-steel components
The vacuum tank, water reservoirs, splash tray, drip trays and dome lid are
stainless steel. Other surfaces are painted for corrosion resistance.

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Tank lengths 7 to 22 feet
Wide range of sizes, from a 7-foot {2.1 meter}, 2-chamber tank to the
22-foot {6.7 meter}, 5-chamber tanks.

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