Wirtz Industrial Gravity Casting Machine – Model 332C

Wirtz Industrial Gravity Casting Machine – Model 332C

Wirtz Model 332C Grid Caster for Production of Industrial Battery Grids using Lead Calcium or Lead Antimony to Produce High Quality Grids

The 332C Industrial Grid Caster is an easy to operate, easy to maintain machine, producing uniform size and weight grids – in four to twelve cycles per minute. It features a unique grid transfer mechanism with grid centering and a pallet die entry mechanism that eliminates jams and mis-trims. As a result, the 332C can produce up to 60% more grids than competitive casters. All machines have complete internal piping for gas, air, water and mold coolant. Additionally, a rubberized internal scrap conveyor belt returns waste to the melting pot. For increased production and improved quality, the Wirtz 332C caster is the hands down winner for calcium or antimony alloys.

Second lead delivery system for use with different lead alloy • Allen Bradley series SLC-500 PLC controller available

PRODUCTION:
Variable speed drive (Machine speed of 4-12 cycles per minute depending on grid type, thickness and grid alloy). One operator, (2) machines, up to 5,800 grids per (8) hour shift.
GRID SIZE CAPACITY:
Standard grid sizes are from 5.375” (136.53mm) to 8.25” (209.55mm) wide and from 9.25” (234.95mm) to 25.25” (641.25mm) high (not including lugs). Maximum lug to lug dimension 27.25” (692.15mm) Special alterations can be made to increase maximum grid width from 8.25” (209.55mm) to 9.25” (243.95mm)
OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE:
Model 332, Model 335/335C, Model 332Ci, Model 350C.

*These are very general specification and will change based on the exact configuration of the system that is ordered.

Electrical: (Supply 480VAC, 3 phase , 60 Hz standard) 200V to 575V, 50 Hz or 60 Hz, Control Voltage: 24VDC

Fuel Pressure: 14” WC (350mm WC) max 5” WC (127mm WC) min Natural Gas: 1000 BTU/Cu/Ft (8.900 Kcal/M Cu) Volume: 25 CFH (0.7 M Cu/Hr)

Propane: 2500 BTU/Cu/Ft (22.250 Kcal/M Cu) Volume: 10 CFH (0.3 M Cu/Hr)

Compressed Air: Optimum 4 CFM (.1 m Cu/Min) Pressure: 100 PSI (6900 m bar) max 80 PSI (5520 m bar) min

Water: Cooling Water Supply Temperature: Max 75°F (24°C) Volume: 60 GPH (225 Liters/Hr) Pressure: 80 PSI (5520 m bar) max 20 PSI (1380 m bar) min

Ventilation: (Note: Figure may also be included in the ventilation requirements for the furnace) Volume: 10 CFH (28.2 M Cu/Hr)