Manually (M) Operated Dry Vacuum/Pressure Impregnation System

For manufacturers with limited production requirements, IMPCO engineers and builds low-cost, manually controlled impregnation systems. The M Impregnation System includes all the components needed to make porous parts pressure tight: a panel with manual valves which control the vacuum pump and impregnation cycles, a jacketed storage tank with cooling coils, cleaning stations, an insulated electric cure tank and cover.

While the capital investment is modest, the M Series Impregnation System provides you with all the benefits of IMPCOs quality and engineering excellence.

Equipment illustrated is an example of an M 24 Dry Vacuum/Pressure System and is made up of the following:

1. Impregnate Storage Tank
2. Manual Control Panel
3. Vacuum/pressure vessel designed to operate from full vacuum to 100 PSI
4. Counterflow Wash and Rinse Tank
5. Suspended parts basket is attached to optional automatic casting surger system for controlled washing
6. Cure Tank (not shown)

Feature and Specification Highlights for M 24-30 Systems

Impregnation Station			Cure Station
ASME Coded Vessel	std		Aeration	opt
Level Sight Glass	std		Auto Temperature Control	std
"Side Pull" Vacuum	std		Drain 1"	std
Sight Port	opt		Extra Coupling	opt
			Heat Electric 220/460 Vac	std
Vacuum Pump			Insulated Aluminum Jacketing	std
Flow Sensor	opt		Manual Cover	std
Water Cooled	std		304 Stainless	std
220/460 VAC 50/60 Cycles	std
			Resin Recovery Station
Control Panel			Air Filter	std
Air and Exhaust Valves	std		Air Lubricator	std
Compact Design	std		Balance Sensor	opt
"NEMA" Enclosures	std		Centrifuge	opt
Pneumatic Regulators	std		Manual Cover	std
Single Lubricator (Pneumatic)	std		Pneumatic Drive	std
Single Point Vessel Control	opt		Timer	opt
Vacuum/Pressure Sight Gauge	std
Vacuum Trap	opt		Options
			Drip Pan Recovery	opt
Storage Unit			Work Platform	opt
Electric Temperature Control	opt
Hinged Cover	std		Hoist
Insulated	std		Hoist-Electric 500 lb.	opt
Low Maintenance Aluminum Jacket	opt		Hoist-Electric 1000 lb.	opt
Mild Steel Construction	std
Water Cooling	std
Wash/Rinse Station
Aeration	opt
Back Flow "Water Saver" Rinses	opt
Drain 1"	std
Drain 2"	opt
Front Mount Controls	std
Overflow Coupling	std
Surger-Suspended 8"	opt
Water Inlet 1/2"	std
Water Inlet 1"	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.

* Approximate

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Overhead Surger

IMPCO's economical yet well made overhead surger provides the agitation needed to clean resin from the exterior of the casting as well as blind tapped holes and internal passages. Cylinder size may vary depending on weight of basket with parts and stroke length required.