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 The
range of MCP melting pots and tanks has been specially designed
for melting, holding, dispensing and reclaiming low melting-point
alloys at exactly the right temperature. |
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Design & Construction Features
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All equipment is constructed with inner and
outer steel casings, fully insulated by mineral wool. Lids
are provided, which on the larger tanks are also insulated
and fitted with counterbalances or hydraulic cylinders to
facilitate safe opening and closing. The larger sizes also
have outlet fittings suitable for the attachment of flexible
hoses.
The standard series employs a thermocouple and
controller and incorporates heated valve outlets and temperature-sensitive
safety cut-outs. It is possible on certain models to switch
individual heat zones on or off, either in the interests of
economy or to accelerate melting.
Variants. Audio or visual alarms
can be fitted to warn of temperature deviation and/or low
alloy level. Inner casings of stainless steel are available
if required.
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Special Purpose Equipment
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For tasks involving larger volumes of alloy, MCP provide
a design and manufacturing service. There is no real limit
on size. All are electrically heated, mainly from the bottom,
and normally depend on a three-phase supply.
Construction of the actual containing vessel is normally
of stainless steel, especially recommended where water is
used as a melt-out medium at temperatures below 100°C, but
mild steel may be substituted for use above 100°C, especially
where an oil is used as a heat transfer medium or protective
layer.
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Standard Equipment Choice
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MCP type no.
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P150
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P250
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P500
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Nominal capacity
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litres
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16
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34
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88
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Kgs
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150
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250
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500
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Controlled range, °C
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0-300
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0-300
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0-300
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Heated valve outlet
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| High/low settings |
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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| External dimensions, mm |
Length |
565
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550
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735
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Width |
365
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350
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500
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Height |
400
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560
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750
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| Internal dimensions, mm |
Diameter |
450 x 300
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450 x 250
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550 x 400
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Depth |
203
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300
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400
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| Valve bore, mm |
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14
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32
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32
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| Floor-to-valve height, mm |
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175
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270
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350
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| Power rating, Kw |
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3.0
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9
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15
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| Number of heating levels |
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1
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2
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2
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| Approx. empty weight |
Kgs |
70
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420
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600
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Safety & The Environment
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| Each unit bears the 'CE' mark, indicating conformity
with the appropriate regulations on safety and electromagnetic
compatibility. A manual is provided with each item, with guidance
on setting-up, using and maintenance. Instructions are included
which, if carefully followed, will make it possible to carry
out those tasks of repair and replacement that can, in the manufacturers
opinion, be accomplished safely by the users. The recommended
alloys are not classified as dangerous, for either carriage
or supply. They are easy to handle, and quite safe when the
rules for normal handling are observed. |
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