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GRADEX® 2000 Particle Size Analyzers are patented PC-controlled devices which fully automate the sieve analysis process. The GRADEX 2000 provides analysis and complete data printouts automatically – in the lab or on the plant floor – making SPC a reality for today’s quality-conscious processor. Every aspect of the GRADEX 2000 is engineered to provide the dependability and low maintenance operation cutomers have come to expect from ROTEX.
FULLY AUTOMATES the entire sieve analysis process, GRADEX 2000 enables the user to analyze product on a more frequent and timely basis – permitting closer control of raw material receipts, materials in process and finished product. Further, it frees technicians to perform other work, while at the same time it improves test accuracy and repeatability over manual methods by eliminating operator error and bias.
How It Works
More than ten years of in-use experience has demonstrated that GRADEX 2000 provides consistent, reliable performance with extremely low maintenance. When maintenance is required, all components are easily accessed and serviced.
Standard Test Sieves
GRADEX 2000 uses standard 8" (or 200 mm) round test sieves, either full or half-height size, which can be easily inserted and changed to suit specific test requirements.
Preset Test Configuration Files
Operator pours sample into machine onto the sieve stack, and initiates test with a single keystroke.
Easy Loading of Material
Operator simply pours sample into machine onto the sieve stack, and initiates test with a single keystroke.
Duplicates Accepted Manual Sieving Process
GRADEX 2000 shakes and tap for a preset time, using the same stroke and frequency as typical manual shakers.
Automates Dumping, Weighing, & Brushing
Each fraction is dumped into a collection tray which rests on a digital electronic balance. Each sieve is brushed prior to the material being weighted. Data is recorded for all fractions and electronically transferred to the PC.
Customized Data Presentations
Operator can view data one test at a time, or create custom reports to view groups of results, data vs. time, lot summaries, etc.
GRADEX 2000 is now being used to automate sieve analysis and augment quality control programs in scores of applications worldwide.
- Chemical Processing
- Mineral/Mining Processing
- Plastics
- Food Processing
- Stone, Clay, Glass
Installation Options
PC-Control The GRADEX 2000 software is Windows® based and provides the greatest operational flexibility. It can be set up in the test lab or any other environment where a standard PC can be used.
Computer Control Cabinet The GRADEX 2000 control systems can be housed in a free-standing console, complete with dual fans that keep your machine dust free. The console serves as an operator work station, housing the PC keyboard, monitor and printer.
REDUCES COSTS
Frees technicians to perform other work. Increases testing capacity without additional manpower. Enables testing to move to point of sample, so line operators can conduct the testing. The ability to test more frequently decreases quantity of off-spec product
ELIMINATES ERRORS
Eliminates manual steps where errors often occur. Improves repeatability by avoiding sieve damage due to overbrushing, because GRADEX 2000 brushes the sieves evenly and consistently. Electronic data transfer eliminates transposition and calculation errors
OPERATING BENEFITS
Mettler Balance with capacity of 5100 grams. Accepts any manufacturer’s sieves. Enhanced GRADEX 2000 software with customized reports and flexible reporting
GRADEX 2000 TECHNICAL DATA
| DIMENSIONS | |
| MANUAL 27" wide 52" deep 60" height |
AUTOFEED 32" wide 52" deep 65" height |
| WEIGHT | AIR |
| 810 lbs. (368 kg) |
90 psi, 1 cfm |
| POWER | |
| Electrical 110 v, 60 hz, 1ø-10 amp. |
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| BALANCE | |
| CAPACITY 5100 grams |
RESOLUTION 0.1 grams |
