Application: Automated, continuous casting of cultured marble or polymer concrete matrix for low to medium production requirements.
Autocaster Economizer now available in either Cultured Marble or Polymer Concrete editions!
Like the Autocaster Ultra, the Autocaster Economizer automates the production of polymer matrix for cast polymer manufacturing, replacing manual mixing methods with the automated, continuous casting capability. Like the Autocaster Ultra, the Economizer will significantly increase productivity, cut material cost and improve quality all leading to increased profitability for the manufacturer.
The Economizer is intended for medium volume production requirements. It does not include all the features and capacity of the higher capacity Autocaster Ultra, but provides many of the benefits of continuous casting at a lower price point.
The Economizer is available in a base configuration, but has fewer customization and expandability options than the Ultra. If you find that you need features available exclusively with the Ultra, or your production requirements are increasing over time, you may find that the Ultra provides a better long term casting solution for your requirements.
The base system described here is the Ecnomizer for Cultured Marble manufacturing, but this machine can be provided as a basic Polymer Concrete casting system with some replacement of certain equipment. Call for assistance in configuring a polymer concrete machine. Also see the Autocaster Ultra/PC Polymer Concrete casting system.
Features:
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Standard Cultured Marble Auger equipped mixing system providing 15 – 30 kg output per minute (base configuration version), or higher output ranges (up to 40 kg per minute) with optional augers.
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Recipe-based matrix control with on-the-fly adjustments for resin %, catalyst % and matrix output
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Recipes are stored as a Recipe number (rather than a recipe name on the Ultra)
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Password protected control panel with color display gives access to all functions including metering calibration, recipe definition, totals, diagnostics, alarms, setup and cleaning
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Integrated resin heating system
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High-efficiency mixer with hardened steel mixing auger
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Modular base-color systems with removable base color pumps
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Totalizer for all raw materials (except contrast color)
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Precision metering pumps for resin and base-color, and piston pump for catalyst
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Accurate filler metering auger with integrated anti-bridging devices
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Adjustable flow contrast color injectors
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Inverter controlled motors for all raw materials (except contrast color)
Specifications
MATRIX OUTPUT*
30 - 60 lb (15 - 30 kg) per minute with Standard Cultured Marble Mixing Configuration
40 - 80 lb (20 – 35 kg) per minute with optional High Output Cultured Marble Auger
50 - 90 lb (20 – 40 kg) per minute with optional Sectioned Auger
*Applies to Cultured Marble and/or Polymer Concrete Machines
MIXING SYSTEM
Optional auger types available for higher matrix production ranges
Case hardened barrel
High-efficiency mixer
FILLER SYSTEM
One (1) Filler Metering Hopper standard (can additional hoppers for maximum of 4 permanent/fixed hoppers).
Inverter controlled adjustable output
Hopper capacity 4 cubic feet (0.113 cubic meters)
Integrated anti-bridging
Optional High Output Metering Hopper
Maximum particle size 2mm (approx. 0.078") (in standard powder hopper)
RESIN SYSTEM
Promoted resins (or cobalt promoter system option required)
Maximum 2500 centipoise (at working temperature) promoted polyester resin
Overpressure sensor and bypass
Inverter controlled adjustable output
Integrated recirculating thermal fluid based heat exchanger with 12kW heater
Gravity feed resin input with inline mesh filter strainer
CATALYST SYSTEM
Precision piston pump
Pressure sensor with over pressure bypass
Recirculating system with dual electronic flow sensors and visual display
Inverter controlled adjustable output
Storage capacity 5 gallons (18.9 liters)
BASE-COLOR SYSTEM
One Base Color feed system standard (up to 7 additional can be added)
Positive displacement precision gear pump
Liquid paste pigment up to 3000 centipoise (at working temperature)
Inverter controlled adjustable output
Pigment recirculation to reduce solids separation
Storage capacity 5 gallons (18.9 liters) per base color
CONTRAST (VEINING) SYSTEM
Use liquid paste pigments up to 2500 centipoise (at operating temperature)
0.0 to 999.9 second pause and pulse settings
Injectors incorporate flow control knob
Recipe-controlled on/off cycling
CLEANING SYSTEM
Dual-stage, hands-free automated closed loop cleaning system (using both fresh and recycled fluids)
Air purge included
Fresh cleaning solution storage capacity - 5 gallons (18.9 liters)
Recycled cleaning solution storage capacity - 15 gallons (56.8 liters)
Recommended for use with DBE (Marblewash or equivalent)
CONTROL SYSTEM
Integrated touch screen controlled Control Panel
Save, store and load recipes
Recipe presets with "on-the-fly" (instantaneous) adjustments for resin, catalyst and output
Integrated rate display and totalizers
MOTORS
TEFC or optional explosion proof
Mixing unit
Raw material feed units
Thermal pump unit
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Choose from standard 230/380/480 Volt, 3-Phase, 50 or 60Hz (other supported)
24VDC control circuit
AIR SUPPLY
90 psi (620 kPa), 20 cfm (566 lpm)
DIMENSIONS
41” wide x 89” deep x 98” high (104 cm wide x 226 cm deep x 249 cm high)
NET WEIGHT
3000 lb (1360 kg) depending on configuration
Equipment Requirements: All models should be hard-wired to an appropriate circuit by a qualified electrician to meet your local electrical codes. Additional controls may be necessary to meet your local regulations. Any additional requirements needed to deem this equipment operational will be obtained by buyer at buyers expense.
Order Information
Description/Order Number
Choose the model based on your application (Cultured Marble or Polymer Concrete), and your electrical system requirements:
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- EC1H-200 - Autocaster Economizer/Cultured Marble, 190-240V, Crated (Voltage options: 230-240V USA; 190/220V International)
- EC1H-400 - Autocaster Economizer/Cultured Marble, 380-480V, Crated (Voltage options: 460-480V USA; 380/415V International)
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- EC1HPC-200 - Autocaster Economizer/Polymer Concrete, 190-240V, Crated (Voltage options: 230-240V USA; 190/220V International)
- EC1HPC-400 - Autocaster Economizer/Polymer Concrete, 380-480V, Crated (Voltage options: 460-480V USA; 380/415V International)
* The standard cultured marble machine includes these features:
- Standard Mixing Auger
- One (1) Metering hopper (3 maximum option)
- One (1) Base color (4 maximum option)
- Two (2) veining colors (4 maximum option)
- Resin heater
- Catalyst system
- Two-stage cleaning (fresh and recycled cleaning solutions), with air purge.
** The standard polymer concrete machine includes these features:
- Polymer Concrete Mixing Auger
- One (1) Metering hopper (add up to 2 additional hoppers by adding Small Aggregate, Large Aggregate, or High-Volume Metering Hopper upgrades shown below)
- One (1) Base color (4 maximum option)
- Resin heater
- Catalyst system
- Two-stage cleaning (fresh and recycled cleaning solutions), with air purge.
Upgrade Options
add 1 Base Color - #CMBCS-1C
add 2 Base Color - #CMBCS-2C
add 3 Base Color - #CMBCS-3C
add Vein Color (each) - #162535
Digital Batch Display Assembly - #162966
Expanded Heat Exchanger (High Output Option) - CALL
Machine Commissioning - #009903 (USA) or 009904 (International)
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Equipment Requirements: All models should be hard-wired to an appropriate circuit by a qualified electrician to meet your local electrical codes. Additional controls may be necessary to meet your local regulations. Any additional requirements needed to deem this equipment operational will be obtained by buyer at buyer’s expense.
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