Grain Refiner Rod Feeder

Dual wire grain refiner rod feeder consists of continuous feed rate adjustment, digital display, chart recorder and can be interfaced with the Main Casting Control PLC unitized control system if required by the Customer.

The assembly consists of a variable speed motor connected through a right angled gearbox and drives to knurled feeder rollers. The two rollers are sprung mounted and set at a gap to create interference with standard 9.5 mm diameter grain refiner rod. Feed rates are controllable between 30 – 300 cm/min. A speed detection device is provided on the non driven roll which provides feedback of actual rod feed rate.

A bearing mounted spool is provided for loading of new spools and feeding to the wire feeder. A quick release allows rapid replacement of a new spool once the existing spool is finished. The wire feeder and spool are mounted on a steel framework for location near to the casting line runner sections.