INDUSTRIAL ROLL PRESS FOR BRIQUETTING OF HEAVY CHEMICALS & MINERALS
Fitzpatrick has combined 40 years of compaction experience into an industrial series of briquetting/compacting machines for heavy-duty applications
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES OF THE IRP 2550
A survey of the industrial marketplace and users of industrial briquetting and compaction equipment reveal several key areas where new innovative features would offer significant benefits to our customers. These key areas and the unique features which were designed into the IRP line are described below.
Ease of Access for Maintenance
- Feed System pivots up to provide maximum access to the rolls
- Side seals can quickly and easily be accessed for inspection and maintenance
- The roll assemblies slide out on tracks provided by the framework
- The tires are designed to be replaced by the customer at their location following standard practices
Robust Yet Simple Design
- Cylinders are mounted inside the frame for maximum integrity
- Base is constructed of heavy-duty structural beam & channel
Efficient Operation
- Unique control system optimizes the operation to provide uniform pressure on the product and produces the optimum briquette or compact thickness
- Water cooled rolls are provided as a standard to handle a wide variety of materials
- Dual output gearbox is used to insure the pockets on the rolls are exactly aligned
Reduced Inventory Costs
- A minimum number of unique parts are used to reduce inventory carrying costs
- The roll sleeves are oversized and in certain cases, the roll O.D. and pockets can be re-machined to provide extended life of the roll sleeves
Economical Machine with Short Delivery
- Feed options allow selection of the most economical feed system which is able to provide the required process benefits for the desired application
- Standard design utilizing a few unique components allows quick manufacturing and assembly of this equipment
