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The VSH Hopper stores and volumetrically discharges
regrind ranging from 1 lb. to 15 lbs. per
cubic foot. The unique design has a cylindrical storage
section with a fully swept flat bottom to assure
no bridging in the hopper. The sweep arms are
driven by a high torque, low RPM planetary
reducer which continuously undermines material
from the bottom. It in turn feeds the variable speed
discharge screw conveyor, allowing material to
descend uniformly. This design is a significant
improvement over āUā shaped or cone bottomed
hopper designs that cause regrind to bridge, pack,
and rat-hole. The VSH Hopper can be designed to
accommodate any feed rate as well as a wide range
of storage capacities without increasing overall
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