Finch worked closely with this leading industry customer and their original design as well as site measurements to design and build an enhanced replacement cooler. This was a complete system replacement, including the drive system, sprockets, supporting base frames, trunnions, and thrust rollers.
Project Overview
Project Specifications
Cooler
- 96” Diameter x 50 Feet Long
- Carbon Steel Shell
- Shop-mounted tires and floating pad systems
- Internal Flighting
Drive System
- 75 HP Motor, Gearbox, with fluid coupling
- Included drive and drum sprockets with chain
- Adjustable drive base for axial alignment and transverse movement for chain tension
(2) ea. Supporting Base Frames
- Fits the current concrete foundations
- Bearing surfaces machined in plane to ensure bearings alignment accuracy
(4) ea. Trunnions
- 20” Diameter x 11” face
- Heat treated
- SKF bearings
(2) ea. Thrust Rollers – 14” Diameter
Project Images
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Shell section with tire mounted
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Base Frame Assy
