TRIPLE BIN 15 cu.m
BULK HANDLER suit Urea application
SIDE DISCHARGE - 15 cubic metre capacity (13 tonne)
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CONSTRUCTION
As with all our tray mounted bins, this triple hopper bin is built within a high tensile square tube (RHS) framework. The base is designed to sit flat on the truck tray within the side rails. The unique shape features the top section peaked toward the centre allowing for a lower centre of gravity by preventing filling one side only.
DIMENSIONS & CAPACITY
Overall length is 6 metres, length of the base frame which sits on the tray is 3 metres, the width is 2.3 metres and the overall height is 2.2 metres. Capacity of the standard configuration is equivalent to approx. 2.5 tonnes of wheat, 5 tonne Urea and 3 tonnes of DAP. The divider walls can be custom fitted at the time of manufacture to suit larger or smaller capacities in each compartment. Your truck will need to be capable of a 15 tonne load if you select this size bin.
FEATURES
A full length, one piece peaked steel lid provides a permanent weather-proof cover which is opened at the rear from the ground with the easy operation of a single lever which can be hooked out of the way when the lid is closed. When open, the lid rests to one side clear of any filling device, auger, conveyor etc., the filling width opening is 900 mm wide. Turnbuckles (16 mm) and chains are provided at each corner of the bin to ensure secure and safe attachment to the truck. Adjustable jacking points are also provided for raising or lowering the bin for loading. An external ladder with fold down lower section is provided as well as internal access rungs and handles in each compartment.
DRIVE SYSTEM
A simple drive system allows the use of a relatively low powered engine with reduction gearbox. The very reliable 6 HP Vanguard motor coupled directly to a hefty American made gearbox does an excellent job. The motor is mounted on an adjustable lever operated slide at the side of the bin for easy access, the lever disengages the drive should starting under load be required. Lock on steel pulleys are used throughout which provide long wearing life and are easy to remove when eventually sealed bearings require replacing.
DISCHARGE SYSTEM
The three 150mm augers fold along the side of the bin, one forward and two back, they automatically lock for transport. For operation the augers are hinged out and locked with an over centre latch, each auger is supported by a steel cable attached to the top of the bin. The front two augers are lined with PVC to reduce fertilizer build up in the tube. A long lever, stowed on the bin, sockets into the base of the upper section of auger allowing a minimum of effort to swing the auger out. The bottom section of the auger flight is supported by a bearing bush at the hinge point, the drive automatically couples when the auger is extended. Telescopic PVC tubes and a flexible coupling attached to the end of each auger enable the operator to direct the seed and fertilizer flow to the required point.
OPERATION
When the motor is started all augers are driving and running empty. A rope flow control on each auger operates a butterfly, the rope runs through a keyhole shaped hook. Pulling a rope allows the flow into and up the auger, a knot in the correct position along the rope is hooked in the keyhole, this allows the flow to continue until the operator flicks the rope out of the hook, this allows the auger to run dry. The second and third augers can now be used in a similar way. When discharge into the seeder is complete the motor can be switched off. The main advantage of this drive system is that the augers are always left empty eliminating compaction, always allowing easy starting.
STORAGE
Optional "A" frame legs can be supplied to facilitate easy and safe removal and storage, preferably under cover. Thorough cleaning is recommended especially any build up of fertilizer.
