Gerber Rotary Valve Distributor OPTIONAL FEATURES ■ EXTENDED WEAR OPTIONS - ■ FLAT BACK - GERBER ROTARY Heavy-duty inner parts and outlet Designed for placement next to wall ducts are attained by using optional or bucket elevator. (Shown below). liners. VALVE DISTRIBUTOR ■ OPTIONAL LINERS - Optional liners include Urethane and Abrasion Resistant Steel. ■ LIMIT SWITCH- Limit switch available in place of computer controlled unit. ■ OPTIONAL MATERIALS - ■ ELECTRIC DRIVE - Special galvanized and stainless (Above) All units are available from steel units available. the factory with electric drive. Manual ■ SPLIT HOUSING - units easily converted to electric drive Units can be designed to split along while installed— no costly teardown for the center, creating two separate, bolt- conversion! Electric drive is direct con- together halves. The perfect solution nected— none of the problems associ- for difficult installations or shipping ated with chains or gears. concerns for larger units. RAPAT CORPORATION PRODUCT LINE CARD ■ CONVEYORS DISTRIBUTORS HORIZONTAL UNLOAD INDUSTRIAL MATERIAL ■ ■ POWERHEADS ENCLOSED BELT ROTO-FLO ■ HANDLING SOLUTIONS ■ 25 DEGREE INCLINE ■ BAGGING ROTARY VALVE POWERHEADS THAT WORK! ■ ■ CLEATED BELT SWING FLO ■ BIN UNLOAD TUBES WITH At The Rapat Corporation, we approach each project with the ■ TRUCK & RAILCAR UNLOADERS ROLLER SLIDE GATES intent of finding a better way to ■ BUCKET ELEVATORS ■ BANJO SUMP BIN FLEXIBLE SIDEWALL solve our customers problems by ■ COMPLETE BUCKET UNLOAD TUBES ■ listening to their individual needs, PORTABLE BELT ELEVATOR ASSEMBLIES ■ ■ ELECTRIC / HYDRAULIC and applying what we learn to FOOD HANDLING ■ CUSTOM ACCESSORIES DRIVE KITS ■ best solve their specific material TROUGHING ROLLER ■ BACKLEG ROLL OPTIONS handling requirements. ■ PLASTIC & WIRE BELTS ACCESSORIES ■ Put our experience with some ■ SLIDER BED SCREW CONVEYORS HOPPER CAR UNLOADERS of the largest Fortune 500 ■ ■ Corporations to work for you— ■ STAINLESS STEEL TUBE TYPE SCREW TRANSFER SPOUTING CONSTRUCTION CONVEYORS ■ CAST IRON TURNHEADS call toll-free today for more ■ information. ■ EN-MASSE (DRAG) AUGER FLIGHTING ■ REVERSIBLE ELBOWS ■ CUSTOM CONVEYORS ■ DRAW OFF SPOUTS The Rapat Corporation ■ Hawley Industrial Park ■ Hawley, MN 56549 USA Toll Free (800) 325-6377 ■ (218) 483-3344 ■ Fax (218) 483-3535 ■ www.rapat.com Gerber Rotary Valve Distributor FEATURES ACCESS DOOR ■ INLET FEATURES ■ ■ DURABLE CONSTRUCTION The center control cable releases the ROTARY VALVE DISTRIBUTOR Designed for easy Replaceable inlet collar, inner spout rotates on Formed and welded steel construction for latch to unlock it when moving to the next The Rotary Valve Distributor is available inspection and ball bearings for smooth operation, complete dependable service. Galvanized and Stainless repair through door. top and bottom dust seals for cleaner operation. Steel construction available as option. outlet position, and the other two cable in many standard sizes and nearly unlimit- controls swing the inner spout to either ed custom sizes. The Rotary Valve side, allowing precise position control. Distributor is available in carbon steel, stainless steel or galvanized. Other options include different outlet ELECTRIC configurations (such as square or angled) ROTARY VALVE and several types of abrasion resistant All Rotary Valve lining material for longer spout life. ■ RIGID Distributor models MOUNTING The Rotary Valve Distributor is designed BRACKETS & are available as LIFT HOOKS electrically- for all-weather durability, allowing indoor Provided for or outdoor installation. easy installation controlled units and extra safety. with a control panel Rapat can also provide special features for remote control such as bi-directional drive and air plenum operation from your pick-up for dust control on any valve size. ■ EASY MAINTENANCE office, driveway or other convenient All Rotary Valve Distributors are ■ ROTATING INNER SPOUT Cylindrical shape allows location(s). Multiple control panels are also designed for safe, economical and trouble- Inlet spout rotates 360˚ and positively more room to work when available, so that the Rotary Valve free operation, and are available with man- aligns with each outlet spout. Full size inspecting or repairing. inner spout assures maximum capacity Distributor system may be controlled at dif- ual or electronic control systems. flow through distributor. 52˚ inner ferent locations throughout your operation. spout and outlets are standard, other ■ angles available upon request. DUCT CONFIGURATIONS All units are available from the factory with Choices of 3 to 24 outlet ducts STANDARD MANUAL CONTROL: ranging from 4" to 30" diame- electric drive. Manual units easily convert- GIVES YOU POSITIVE CONTROL ters. Larger sizes are available, ed to electric drive while installed— no consult factory. The inner spout of the rotary valve locks costly teardown for conversion! into its proper location and can be moved ■ BALL BEARINGS The control system includes an intrinsical- only when the operator unlocks and turns Ball bearings on all primary ly safe proximity sensor with barrier relay it to the next outlet. Its three cable controls moving parts for smooth, and brake panel to position the inner spout; accurate operation. can be operated at the valve, on the work and a remote control panel, digital position floor, or at any alternate location by using readout with malfunctions displayed. POSITIVE LOCKING the control cables and pulleys! POSITIVE LOCKING ■ MANUAL CONTROL INNER SPOUT MECHANISM Mechanism on inner spout Left and right cables assures positive lock on LECTRIC ROTARY VALVE control spout rotation, outlet— no mixing or mis- E SPECIFICATIONS middle cable controls taken spout location! Inlet positive locking inner spout rotates full 360˚ for Most electrical components are mounted outside fast access to any outlet. Size 800 to 45,900 bushels per hour. spout mechanism. unit for dust-free operation. Controls Manual or Electric controls are Only 4 wires to connect distributor to control panel. available for all installations. Motor wires to be determined by electrician and run ROTARY VALVE SIZE AND CAPACITY CHART in a separate conduit. Ducts 4" to 30" diameter, in 2" increments. SIZE 4" 6" 8" 10" 12" 14" 16" 18" 20" 22" 24" 26" 28" 30" Can be designed to interface with other automated Intake Single intake only. CAPACITY CU. FT/HR. 1,000 2,250 4,000 6,300 9,100 12,400 16,100 20,400 25,200 30,700 36,400 42,900 49,800 57,100 control systems. CAPACITY BPH 800 1,800 3,200 5,100 7,350 10,000 13,000 16,500 20,400 24,700 29,400 34,500 40,000 45,900 Discharge Up to 24 Discharge Ducts on lower Built in error detection for positive spout location capacity units. Number of Special size units are available. Please consult factory for more information. information. discharges may decrease with higher capacity units. Dynamic brake system for quick, accurate positioning over outlets. Standard Carbon steel body with carbon Construction steel inner parts. Ball Bearings on Electronic control system allows spout to travel all primary moving parts. Top and shortest distance to next selected position bottom dust seals included. Most electric units have direct connected drive— All specifications subject to change without notice. no more problems with chains or gears..