Clam Shell Desludging Mechanisms

Clam shell mechanisms remove oxide buildup and other contaminants from the bottom of high-temperature ceramic salt baths.

Oxide and Contaminant Removal

Welded steel frame on casters with a hanging chain and a tray at its base, standing on a shop floorEnlarge photo
Fig. 1 Clam Shell Desludging Mechanism

Upton’s clam-type desludging unit removes built-up oxides and contaminants from the bottom of high-temperature ceramic salt bath furnaces. Excessive buildup can affect furnace temperature recovery and potentially damage the furnace.

Clam Shell Unit Operation

The clam-like jaws are designed to collect contaminants for removal from the furnace. The unit can be operated from a monorail service hoist, a forklift boom or the service hoist assembly supplied with Upton automatic hoist systems.

Sludge Collection

Each unit includes a dump stand and portable sludge collection tray designed for off-line storage during production.

Videos

  1. Watch Clamshell Desludger Lift on YouTube

    Reel 01 Clamshell Desludger Lift

    A clamshell desludger on an overhead track lifts a clamshell bucket of glowing material out of a heated bath, with red-lit chains hanging above.

  2. Watch Clamshell Desludger Discharge on YouTube

    Reel 02 Clamshell Desludger Discharge

    A clamshell desludger bucket on a wheeled frame tips and discharges glowing material into a tray while workers stand nearby.

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