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
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
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.
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
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.
