Onboard Dust Extractor for Skid Steers
Grydale Patented Onboard Dust Control Solution
Overview
Our onboard dust extraction system for Skid Steers / Posi Track Loaders consists of flexible and solid ducting which runs
between the Negative Air Pressure Sweeper (NAPS) and the dust control unit, mounted at the rear of the unit. These units operate multi-functional and rotary broom attachments to provide effective dust control at the source, without the use of water.
The onboard dust extraction solution can be easily operated and maintained by Skid Steer operators using documentation
provided. Quick release mechanisms have been used throughout to support rapid maintenance and material discharge.
Key Features
Negative Air Pressure Sweeper – houses a rotary brush with
enclosed sides and two 200mm diameter spigots which allow
ducting to be attached.
Heavy Particle Clean-Out Grates – heavy particles are captured
in grates on the top of the sweeper house to avoid blockages
in the duct run and to improve filter life. These can be easily
cleaned via the quick release mechanism.
Ducting – Flexible and solid ducting is used to join the NAPS
and dust control unit. Flexible ducting ensures the system is
operational while maneuvering on site, while solid ducting
reduces the pressure loss across the system.
Axial Fan – a twin-stage axial fan is powered by an electric or
hydraulic motor. The axial fan can be run in reverse to act as a
filter cleaning device.
SpinX Separators – Patented dual SpinX Separators have been
designed to operate at functional duct air velocity to separate
the heavier dust particles from the incoming air stream,
increasing filter life and effectiveness.
Floating Filter Frame – housing the panel filter, cover plate and
suspension springs. The filter frame is located in the main dust
control unit and seals itself ensuring all air passes through the
filter panel.
Panel Filter – follows the geometry of the dust collection unit
housing which is design to assist air flow into the axial fan.
Hopper – the hopper is used to collect dust particles after they
are released from the panel filter.
Slide Gate – a manually actuated slide gate is used to empty
the hopper onto the ground or any collection point.
Support Frame – designed to fit any Skid Steer. The support
frame features a pivot point and gas struts so the dust control
unit can be tilted away from the rear of the skid steer to enable
essential maintenance of the machine.
Fan Diverter – directs the axial fan exhaust away from the
ground.
Control and Monitoring
CANbus instrumentation allows the dust extraction
system to be controlled from within the Skid Steer / Posi
Track Loader cabin.
Instrumentation includes:
Reverse Camera – Allowing the operator to reverse safely
if the existing reverse camera is blocked by the dust
control unit.
Flood Light – positioned on the back of the dust control
unit for visibility.
Operation Light – a green operation light is positioned on
the unit to indicate that the dust control is operational.
Reverse Clean – the reverse clean cycle can be turned on
via a push button.
Forward Motion Sensor – to activate the system when the
machine is moving forward and stop the system when the
unit is stationary (if required).
Battery Isolator – to isolate battery when not in use and
for safety.
Hopper Capacity Light – illuminates when the hopper
reaches capacity and needs to be emptied.
Differential Pressure Gauge – to indicate if there is a
blockage in the duct run.
Solar Panel – to trickle charge the battery when not in use.
Installation Options
We have designed the onboard dust extraction system
so that it can be easily installed via the detailed assembly
instruction manual. Alternatively Grydale can install the
system at our premises in North America or at your workplace.
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