Ground Hoppers for Polymer Concrete Manufacturing Print E-mail

Application: Metering of either large or small aggregate for continuous casting of polymer concrete products.

The Polymer Concrete Ground Hopper is generally used in conjunction with Gruber Systems’ Autocaster Ultra Polymer Concrete (P/C) continuous casting system. Ground Hoppers provide a longer term supply of fillers to the metering hoppers mounted on top of the Autocaster system - so that the continuous casting capability of the Autocaster is not interrupted by the need to resupply the metering hoppers.

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The Polymer Concrete Ground Hopper automates the supply of powders such as Calcium Carbonate, as well as small - large aggregates needed for polymer concrete matrix. Use of the Ground Hopper reduces labor costs, improves production efficiencies and reduces wastage (material cost).

Now! Both Auger-based and Belt-Drive based transport mechanisms for processing any polymer concrete filler/aggregate.

Ground Hopper Benefits:
  • Precise, automated metering eliminates waste
  • Eliminate labor costs of manual bulk material handling and tank filling
  • No overhead mountings
  • Compliments a continuous casting system (like the Gruber Autocaster Ultra Polymer Concrete version) by automating the transport of any required filler material.

Gruber offers different Ground Hoppers that are specifically designed for transferring Polymer Concrete fillers:

  • Auger based - three different options for fine particles, small aggregates, or larger aggregates
  • Belt-Drive based new - for the largest aggregates such as stones

 

Auger-Based Transport Ground Hoppers

Recommended for most polymer concrete manufacturing requirements

Gruber's Auger-based Ground Hoppers offer these features:

  • 500 cu/in per minute throughput capacity (based on calcium carbonate blends)
  • Solid core auger constructed from carbon steel, progressive pitch. 45 degree incline
  • Overall height 57.5” x 42.5” x 45” (LWH) excluding auger
  • Large, rugged 15 cubic feet capacity bin constructed of 12 gauge carbon steel
  • Powerful 3 HP 120/230/460 volt motor
  • Sealed dust tight drive and idler bearings with transmission ratio of 10:1 (standard)
  • 2-way forklift entries for convenient positioning
  • Screen for reducing introduction of bag scraps and other debris from reaching auger
  • Chain clamps for securing bulk bag hopper support

 

Three Auger-transport Ground Hopper Options:

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Powder Processing Ground Hopper

#1000AGH

Auger-based system for processing of Powders such as Calcium Carbonate

Small Aggregate Ground Hopper

#1000AGHPCS

A standard Ground Hopper set up to transfer smaller aggregates (such as sand), as well as powder fillers such as Calcium Carbonate.

Large Aggregate Ground Hopper

#1000AGHPCL

Auger-based Ground Hopper configured for processing of larger aggregates of up to 3/8” (7 mm).

Note: While this unit can transport larger aggregates up to 3/8" diameter, we highly recommend the Belt-Drive System below for processing of the most abrasive aggregates that would cause extraordinary wear to the augers utilized on this Ground Hopper.

Note: This Ground Hopper can process powders, but its performance is not optimal for those materials.

Order Information

Description/Order No.
Standard (Auger) Ground Hopper - for processing of Powders such as Calcium Carbonate - #1000AGH
Polymer Concrete (Auger) Ground Hopper – Small Aggregate Version - #1000AGHPCS
Polymer Concrete (Auger) Ground Hopper – Large Aggregate Version - #1000AGHPCL

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Crating For Ground Hopper - # CEHOPPER


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Heavy-Duty Belt-Drive Polymer Concrete Ground Hopper

Superior performance for the most demanding polymer concrete filler handling requirements

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This new Ground Hopper utilizes a tough, durable belt-drive transport mechanism that provides a superior (but more expensive) technology for processing of aggregates or powders for polymer concrete manufacturing. The belt drive accepts almost any aggregate without jamming, and is considerably more durable when handling abrasive materials or heavy materials compared to auger-based systems. Since the belt drive won't wear nearly as fast as an auger system for many materials, the belt-drive system offers more reliable service, longer operating intervals between service, and lower maintenance costs compared to auger-based systems. Depending on the filler used, this may be a more economical long-term alternative to an auger-based Ground Hopper.

The Belt Drive System excels at transporting these and other fillers for polymer concrete manufacturing:
- Quartz
- Sand
- Pea Gravel
- Small Rock
- Calcium Carbonate (and other powder fillers)

Note: the maximum size aggregates that can be processed is not limited by this belt-drive Ground Hopper, but rather the auger-based metering hoppers used on the AutoCaster Ultra PC (Polymer Concrete) continous casting machine. Check with Gruber if you have any unusual or very large aggregates. The maximum aggregate size aggregate limitation on the Autocaster PC is approximately 3/8" diameter.

Order Information

Description/Order No.
Polymer Concrete (Belt-Drive) Ground Hopper – Powder/Large Aggregate Version - #1000BGHPCS

Crating
Crating For Ground Hopper - # CEHOPPER


Ground Hopper Accessories

The Ground Hopper is one element of a complete bulk filler handling system. All Gruber Ground Hoppers can accommodate either bulk bags (super sacks) or individual bags of filler. See a complete summary of all bulk filler handling accessories shown below.

  • Bulk Bag Roller Conveyor easily transports super sacks to the ground hopper.

  • Bulk Bag Suspender Frame allows suspension of extra bulk filler material (bulk bags) above the ground hopper for additional processing capabilities.

  • Bulk Bag Gantry - automate lifting and positioning of bulk bags over the Ground Hopper for efficient and convenient bulk filler handling.

 

Gruber produces a variety of other Ground Hoppers for metering of other composite materials, and can custom configure a Ground Hopper to your specific needs for other materials or applications. Please call to discuss your needs.

 
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