Thimble Removal Press


ALTECH Thimble Removal Press is a proven technology for the automation of the task of stripping cast iron thimbles from the stubs on anode rods.  The rods are transferred on a P&F overhead conveyor system in the Anode Service Plant to the Thimble Stripping Press.

The thimbles will be stripped from the stubs one-by-one for avoiding unnecessary stresses on the yoke arms. It has been investigated to strip off simultaneously the thimbles from all the stubs, but due to the fact that the stubs have different lengths the thimble stripping cylinders from below will hit the stubs at different time and bend the yoke arm upwards.
Key components
  • Thimble Removal Press
  • Stops in the Overhead Conveyor
  • Hydraulic Power Pack
  • Control Panel with PLC


Major benefits
  • Completely removes cast iron thimbles from the stubs on anode rods.
  • Heavy duty design - less maintenance


Payback period
  • Please contact ALTECH for further information


 Main features
  • Heavy Duty
  • Fully Automatic
  • Cycle time for 1 x 3 stubs is appox. 60 seconds

 



Various models

The Thimble Stripper is available for differenct yoke configurations on anode rods with:

  • 1 x 2 stubs
  • 1 x 3 stubs
  • 1 x 4 stubs
  • 2 x 2 stubs
  • 2 x 3 stubs


Installations


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