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Stinger Feeder – Model STS-1

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Model STS-1

  • Compact, economical design combines feeder tube, support frame and hopper into one weldment
  • Conveys materials without the high horsepower needs often found with other feeders
  • Batch Accuracy up to +/- .1% typ. at 2 sigma
  • Standard inlet to discharge lengths up to 60″
  • Feed rates up to 800 cubic feet per hour
  • Feeder Tube features Young Industries’ Patented
  • STINGER® Screw Technology
    STINGER® Feed Hopper features a built in Young Industries SilentFlow Bin Discharger that conditions material without any moving parts or vibration
  • Available in NEMA 4 or Explosion Proof designs
  • Quick auger removal in minutes without the need for any tools
  • Bearing housing includes a purged, double-lip shaft seal which separates material from bearings and provides maximum bearing life
  • Young Industries STINGER® Feeder tube conditions material after it leaves the feed hopper
  • STINGER® Feed Hopper features Young Industries SilentFlow Bin Discharger conditions material without any moving parts or vibration
 
 
Commonly Handled Materials
Adipic Acid – Carbon Black – Fly Ash – Metal Powders – Powdered Sugar – Aluminum Oxide – Ceramic Powders – Fumed Silica – Sodium Bicarbonate  – Pigments – Antomite – Corn Flour – Iron Oxide  – Powdered Minerals – Spices – Borax  – Clays – Lime – Polymers – Titanium Dioxide (all grades)- Calcium Carbonate  – Dextrose – Magnetite – Powdered Ceramics – Zinc Oxide
 
 
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Feeder Rates
Housing Construction
  • Option 1: Painted Carbon Steel Exterior with bare metal interior
  • Option 2: 304 WPC Stainless Steel
  • Option 3: 316 WPC Stainless Steel
Feed Hopper
  • Standard hopper capacities range from .3 to 30 cu. ft. (8.5 to 850 liters)
  • Standard hopper sizes range from 12″ to 36″ square
  • Removable covers available in painted carbon steel or stainless steel
 
Support Frame
  • Skirt supported for compact low head room design
  • Hanging mount frames are available as a special option

Support Frame (If Required)

  • Option 1:    Painted Carbon Steel
  • Option 2:    304 Stainless Steel
 

Feeder Tube:

  • Standard:    304 Stainless Steel Housing with 316 Stainless TransFlow® Fluidizing Media
  • Option 1:    316 Stainless Steel Housing with 316 Stainless Steel TransFlow®  Fluidizing Media
 
 
Feeder Controls

The Young Industries Model ST-1 Feeder is suitable for use in loss-in-weight or gain-in-weight batch applications. The controls package determines the actual feeder package operation. Our family of Young Industries TOUCHSTONE controllers are designed to work seamlessly with each of our STINGER® Feeders. Customers may choose a suitable Batch, Continuous, control to meet your feeder and specific application needs.

 
 
Scale Frame
  • Precision platform type scale for stable accurate weighing
  • Available in carbon steel or stainless steel
  • Standard scale capacities range from 30 to 5,000 lbs. (13.6 kg. to 2,272 kg.)
  • Note: Actual scale capacity needed is based on material bulk density and feeder configuration
 
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Gear Reducer Orientation
  • Option 1:    Right Angle Drive
  • Option 2:    Concentric Drive
  • Standard features:    Neither drive is orientation specific and can be located where needed in 90 degree increments.
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Auger
  • Option 1:    Replaceable High Density Polyethelyne flighting on rigid 304 Stainless Steel Hex Shaft
  • Option 2:    304 Stainless Steel
  • Option 3:    316 Stainless Steel

Standard Cover
  • 18″ to 36″ diameter sizes: Removable cover

Constructed of light weight High Density Polyethelyne (HDPE)


Feeder tube
  • Standard:    304 Stainless Steel Housing with 316 Stainless TransFlow® Fluidizing Media
  • Option 1:    316 Stainless Steel Housing with 316 Stainless Steel TransFlow® Fluidizing Media

Temperature Range
  • Scales are temperature compensated from 14º F to 104º F   (10º C to 40º C)

     

Interior Pressure
  • Operates at ambient pressure
  • Standard Design Pressure – 10″ W.C.
  • Custom Design Pressure up to 150 PSIG

Standard TOUCHSTONE Features
  • Ships pre-configured for quick setup
  • NEMA 4 enclosure with optional upgrade to explosion proof enclosure
  • Features Quick Disconnect Electrical Fittings for quick and easy maintenance

Compressed Air/Gas Usage
  • Pressure: 10 to 30 psig
  • Air or Gas volume dependents on feeder hopper, tube size and materials handled
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Compressed Air/Gas Usage

Power Requirements
  • TOUCHSTONE controls: Universal Input Voltage accepts 120-220 V/50-60hz, single phase electrical supply
  • Instrument power: Standard 120V/60hz: Optional 24DC

Electrical Area Classifications
  • Standard NEMA 4
  • Optional NEMA 4X
  • Optional NEMA 7/9

FEEder Drive (Not Required)

Motor:

  • Option 1:    1/8 – 5 HP, 230/460 Volts,3 ph, 50 -60 Hz
  • Option 2:    1/16 – 2 HP, 90 or 180 Volts, DC Motor
  • Option 3:    Stepper Motor, NEMA 4 or NEMA 7/9

** Explosion proof and wash down rated motors are also available as special options. Contact Young Industries for further information.

 

Media & Case Studies

Young Industries The STINGER® feeder design was developed for handling Ti02 and pigment powders

 

Young Industries STINGER® feeder is a gravimetric loss-in-weight, gain-in-weight, or volumetric feed system designed for handling fine and cohesive powders.