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Included in your purchase is the commitment from us to stand behind our product and keep you up and running. If something is needed in a timely fashion Pneumat Systems will make the extra effort to get it to you as 1. INTRODUCTION...
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Cardox Techical Manual Cardox Use 3.00 The Cardox system is a good tool for dislodging build up material in a hot process vessel during operation. 3.01 The Cardox system can safely dislodge blockage that reduces material flow in cold applications. These being load out silos, packing silos, etc.
Cardox Techical Manual CO 2 5.00 Liquid CO 2 is pumped into the properly prepared tube to make the activation work. 5.01 Only liquid can be used. This is accomplished by getting the CO 2 from a cylinder that is equipped with a siphon tube or dip tube.
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Cardox Techical Manual FILL STAND PUMP HOOK-UP AND OPERATION Cardox tubes are “charged” by pumping liquid CO from a 50 lb. bottle into the fill head of the tube until the desired amount Connect of CO is contained in the tube. The Cardox Fill Station makes Bottle this a quick and simple operation.
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Cardox Techical Manual 3. REBUILDING A CARDOX TUBE Center Tube in Vise Remove Heater Rotate the jaws of the Remove the spent Rotary Air Vise so that heater remains. the Cardox Tube may Blow Out Debris be placed horizontally Use the compressed into the jaws.
Cardox Techical Manual Inspect Tube End Rotate Tube 180º in Threads & Seat Vise Again, inspect the Again, rotate the tube threads and seat area 180º so the fill head for pitting and wear. If end is up. acceptable, proceed; Install New Cardox otherwise send tubes Safety Heater in Tube...
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Cardox Techical Manual 4. FILLING A CARDOX TUBE Make certain the Secure Tube in Fill Cardox firing tube has Stand been properly rebuilt Turn the handle on the before charging the tube clamp to securely tube. clamp the fill head to the fill nozzle.
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Cardox Techical Manual Weigh Filled Tube Put Back in Vise & Re- seal (IF LEAKS) Place the filled tube If tube is leaking clamp back on the scale to it into the vise and review check the weight of CO troubleshooting section that was pumped into the of this manual.
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Cardox Techical Manual 5. FIRING A CARDOX TUBE - BASICS Charged Cardox Tubes are safe to be transported and handled with reasonable care and safety. Once a Cardox tube is filled with the proper amount of CO it is ready for activation.
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Responsible Roles 2.00 Pneumat Systems, Inc. endeavors to provide the users of the Cardox system the proper and safe operating procedures 2.01 The user of the Cardox system is to be aware of the safe procedures and follow them.
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Cardox Techical Manual WHERE TO USE CARDOX Cardox can be used throughout your material handling line anywhere build-ups, hang- ups and blockages occur. It also can be used in storage silos that contain stone, gypsum, clay, coal and finished cement to name a few. Throughout the preheater and Cooler precalciner tower is an area where Cardox is used extensively and is extremely effec- tive.
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Cardox Techical Manual male end of the clamp. 8.06 The clamp needs to be securely tightened in place on the tube. Hitting the clamp with the wrench will verify that the clamp is in place securely. 8.07 When the base port is located close to a tower edge or corner wall only a 2-way discharge head should be used.
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8.26 This failed to blast tube should be marked properly or take it to the filling room and carefully dismantle it according to section #6.03 8.27 Please note: multiple tubes can be shot at the same time to break the ring quicker. Please contact a Pneumat Systems, Inc. Technician to discuss this possibility if desired. Cooler Cardox Activation –...
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#6.03 Cardox Activation – RAW/FINISHED SILOS 8.38 Pneumat Systems, Inc. has designed and does provide excellent attachments for the Cardox tubes that make them very functional in all cold applications. 8.39 A hole needs to be drilled in the material chunk or the material build up. This can be done with a Pneumat drill with extension shafts and drill bit.
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Cardox Techical Manual 8.40 A regular filled tube needs to be placed firmly into that hole. This can be accom- plished by using a #5790-0031 Adapter CDX that is threaded into the Pneumat fill head and connects extension drill shafts (#5300-0013) to the tube. An eyebolt #5731-0004 can be used to connect the shafts to the cable wench for securing the assembly to the silo.
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Reassemble the tube leaving out the heater. Fill it with CO 2 and then open the bleeder screw to verify that it can be emptied. If all the gas is properly relieved the fill head is safe to use. If not return it to Pneumat Systems, Inc. for the proper repairs.
Cardox Techical Manual 6. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Pump cycles without "deadhead- CO 2 bottle may not be connected. Check CO supply to insure liquid ing." Bottle may not have siphon tube. Bottle is empty. supplied to the pump. Invert bottle for gravity feed of liquid or replace with siphon tube bottle.
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Cardox Techical Manual Problem Cause Solution Bubbles appear when the dis- Bad seal between discharge head The head is not tight to the body. charge the discharge head is and tube. Use the impact wrench, rattle the placed under water. discharge head for additional tight- ness and retest.
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Cardox Techical Manual Problem Cause Soulution Bubbles appear when the fill head Bad seal in check valve assembly. When bubbles originate from the is placed under water, originating check valve assembly, bleed off from the auto-fill check valve. and remove assembly from head. Replace parts as required.
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The cutting shoulder on the discharge head must be sharp and unpitted. If edge is not sharp the shear disc will bulge but not rupture. If cutting shoulder is rounded send head to Pneumat Systems for repair. Page 21...
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Cardox Techical Manual 5780-0004 Cardox 360° Vise Diagram PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. 1145-0097 Body, Cardox Air Manifold (anodized) 5781-0054 Stand, CDX Vise 1215-0058 MOUNT PLATE, AIR VALVE 5781-0056 Impact Wrench Hanger 2200-0005 1/8" NPT Plug 5781-0083 Air Line-Impact Wrench 2200-0060 PLUG -6MB Plug...
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Cardox Techical Manual 5780-0003 Cardox 360° Vise Parts List UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED: NAME DATE DRAWN DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES TOLERANCES: CHECKED FRACTIONAL .063 ANGULAR: MACH 1° BEND 2° TITLE: TWO PLACE DECIMAL .030 THREE PLACE DECIMAL .010 Cardox 360 Degre Customer MATERIAL SIZE...
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Cardox Techical Manual 5730-0003 Auto Fill Activating Head w/ Eyebolt Parts List ...
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