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Wirtz Automotive Gravity Casting Machine – Model 60C

Wirtz Automotive Gravity Casting Machine – Model 60C

Wirtz Model 60/60C Mechanically Operated Gravity Grid Casting Machines

The Wirtz Model 60C grid caster is designed to operate similar to the Model 40 Series with 20″ added machine length to allow for extra grid cooling time prior to trimming of the grid panel. The Model 60C features Allen Bradley controls to provide optimum grid quality at the fastest operating speed. Also included as standard items in this unit are items normally optional on the Model 40 Series such as grid counter, grid inspection table, tool holder, machine interlocks for shut down capability of an individual caster in a group arrangement, ammeters to monitor electric heater circuits, auto fill system to improve grid mold cast ability, and a die lube system which includes a one gallon reservoir. The Model 60C is ideal for producing thick grids for golf cart and scrubber type batteries or soft alloy grids

PRODUCTION:
Speeds up to 18 casts per minute. One operator, (3) machines, up to 35,000 grids per (8) hour shift.
Trim Width:
4.250” (108mm) min to 6.735” (161mm) max
Lug to lug:
7.375” (187mm) min to 13.625” (346mm) max
Grid Thickness:
0.040” (1.02mm) min to 0.188” (4.77mm) max
OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE:
Model 60, Model 65/65C, Model 60Ci

*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 14 CFM (0.4m Cu/Min) Peak 48 CFM (1.4 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 760 CFM (21.4 M Cu/Hr)