Partially Automated Controls (PAC) Impregnation System

Impco's PAC 24-60 Series Impregnation Systems provide completely automatic impregnating process cycles. Each station is locally controlled and baskets are transfered manually.

This system features a vacuum-pressure impregnation process which has been proven to to deliver superior sealing efficiency. Designed primarily for use with the "Impco Impregnation Process", the system will seal your parts automatically, consistently and economically.

When sealing parts, the operator places baskets of material to be impregnated in the vacuum/pressure vessel. A touch of the master starting button carries out the complete dry vacuum-pressure impregnating cycle according to easily preprogrammed requirements. The operator is free to perform other tasks until the impregnation cycle is completed. Manual override is immediately available as may be necessary or desirable.

System dimensions are determined by customers part size and production requirements. Vessel size determines dimensions of all other components and begins at 24" in diameter increasing to 54" in diameter in 6 inch increments. Baskets are 3 inches smaller in diameter than the vessel. Basket height is sized to meet customer application. Specially designed systems and baskets are available upon request.

Feature and Specification Highlights for PAC 24-60 Series

Impregnation Station			Cure Station
ASME Coded Vessel	std		Aeration	opt
High Level Sensor	std		Auto Cover	opt
Level Sight Glass	std		Auto Fill	opt
Lo Level Sensor	std		Auto Level Sensing	opt
Pneumatic Closing Head & Locking Rings	std		Auto Temperature Control	std
Safety Interlocks	std		Drain 2"	std
"Side Pull" Vacuum	std		Extra Coupling	std
Sight Port	opt		Heat Electric 220/460 Vac	opt
			Heat Gas	opt
Vacuum Pump			Heat Steam	opt
Auto Timers	std		Insulated Aluminum Jacketing	std
Flow Sensor	opt		Manual Cover	std
Water Cooled	std		Remote Temperature Readout	opt
220/460 VAC 50/60 Cycles	std		Remote Timer	opt
			304 Stainless	std
Control Panel
Ball Valves-Electric Pneumatic	std		Resin Recovery Station
Compact Design	std		Air Filter	std
End of Cycle Indicator	std		Air Lubricator	std
Manual Operation Mode	std		Auto Resin Return	opt
"NEMA" Enclosures	std		Balance Sensor	opt
Pneumatic Regulators	std		Centrifuge	opt
Pressure Electronic Interlocks	opt		Manual Cover	std
Programmable Controllers	std		Pneumatic Cover	opt
Single Lubricator (Pneumatic)	std		Pneumatic Drive	std
Single Point Vessel Control	std		Timer	std
Vacuum/Pressure Sight Gauge	std
Vacuum Trap	std		Central Point Connections
Visual Indicators	std		Air	opt
			Power	opt
Storage Unit			Sewer	opt
Electric Temperature Control	std		Water	opt
Hinged Cover	std
Insulated	std		Options
Low Maintenance Aluminum Jacket	std		Drip Pan Recovery	std
Mild Steel Construction	std		Safety Screen	opt
Visual Temperature Probe	opt		Work Platform	opt
Wash/Rinse Station			Hoist
Aeration	opt		Hoist-Electric 1000 lb.	opt
Auto-Level Control	opt		Omni Pick™ Pick-up Device	opt
Back Flow "Water Saver" Rinses	std
Drain 2"	std
Front Mount Controls	std
Overflow Wier	std
Platform Surger	opt
Surger-Suspended 8"	std
Water Inlet 1"	std
"Water Saver " ™ Timer	opt
304 Stainless Steel Construction	std

Standard System Sizes and Capabilities*

System Size	Basket Dimension	Basket Volume	Production Capacity
			Aluminum Avg. Wt. Per Basket	Iron, Bronze Powder Metal Avg. Wt. Per Cycle
24”	22” dia x 24” deep 55 cm x 61 cm	5.3 cu. feet .15 m³	220 Lbs. 99.8 Kg.	400 Lbs. 180 Kg.
30”	27” dia x 30” deep 68 cm x 76 cm	10 cu. feet .3 m³	350 Lbs. 160 Kg.	750 Lbs. 340 Kg.
36”	33” dia x 30” deep 84 cm x 76 cm	14.25 cu. feet .40 m³	625 Lbs. 283.5 Kg.	1000 Lbs. 455 Kg.
42”	39” dia x 30” deep 99 cm x 76 cm	21.8 cu. feet .6 m³	850 Lbs. 385 Kg.	1500 Lbs. 680 Kg.
48”	45” dia x 30” deep 114 cm x 76 cm	27.8 cu. feet .78 m³	1250 Lbs. 567 Kg.	2000 Lbs. 910 Kg.
54”	51” dia x 30” deep 130 cm x 76 cm	35.5 cu. feet 1.0 m³	1600 Lbs. 725.7 Kg.	2000 Lbs. 910 Kg.

* Approximate

When requesting quotations please specify material, type, size and production volume of parts per shift to be impregnated. Our engineers will be glad to make recommendations upon receipt of appropriate information.

Equipment illustrated shows an example of a Dry Vacuum/Pressure Impregnation system and incorporates the following:

1. Impregnate Storage Tank
   
2. Automated Control Panel and Vacuum Pump
   
3. Vacuum pressure vessel designed to operate from full vacuum to 100 PSI, -features pneumatic quick opening head and lock ring with safety interlocks, sight glass and probes for liquid level control
   
4. Counterflow Wash and Rinse Tank (Platform surger optional)
   
5. Suspended parts basket is attached to optional automatic casting surger system for controlled washing
   
6. Cure Tank (electrical or steam heated) with safety splash guard

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