Model STS-2
- Modular design provides easy, economical configurations that best suits your needs
- 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 96″
- 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
Feeder Features
- Standard hopper capacities range from 1 cubic foot to 500 cubic feet
- Standard diameters range from 18″ diameter to 96″ diameter
- Low headroom designs available
- Sizes 18″ diameter to 36″ diameter feature removable covers
- Removable covers are available in carbon steel or stainless steel
- Sizes 48″ diameter to 72″ diameter feature optional manway/access hatch
Materials of Construction
- Option 1: Painted Carbon Steel Exterior with bare metal interior
- Option 2: 304 Stainless Steel
- Option 3: 316 Stainless Steel
Support Frame
- Option 1: Painted Carbon Steel
- Option 2: 304 Stainless Steel
Feed Hopper
- STINGER® Feed Hopper with built in SilentFlow bin discharger conditions material and discharges it into the Feeder Tube without the use of any moving parts or vibration
Scale
- Consists of three modules centered under load for stable accurate weighments
- Available in carbon steel or stainless steel
- Standard scale capacities range from 300 lbs. to 60,000 lbs. (136 kg. to 27,000 kg.)
Feeder Controls
The Young Industries Model STS-2 Feeder is suitable for either Batch Feeding, Continuous Gravimetric Feeding, or Volumetric Feeding. The controls package set up 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, or Volumetric control system to meet your specific application needs.
Electrical Area Classifications
- Standard NEMA 4
- Optional NEMA 4X, NEMA 7/9
FEEder Drive
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.
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
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
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
Power Requirements
- TOUCHSTONE controls: Universal Input Voltage accepts 120-220 V/50-60hz, single phase electrical supply
- Instrument power: Standard 120V/60hz: Optional 24DC
Compressed Air/Gas Usage
- Pressure: 10 to 30 psig
- Air or Gas volume dependents on feeder hopper, tube size and materials handled
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.
Standard Hopper Cover
- 18″ to 36″ diameter hopper sizes
- 48″ to 96″ diameter Sizes: Fixed, welded cover with optional access hatch
Temperature Range
- Scales are temperature compensated from 14º F to 104º F (10º C to 40º C)
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.
