Aran FLEXICLEAN 610LD – Mixer Manual

MANUAL – FLEXICLEAN 610LD MIXER

MIXER MANUAL

FLEXICLEAN 610LD
SERIAL NO. B018

MILPO MINING
PERU

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CONTACT:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
MIXER PERFORMANCE 3

FEEDER REQUIREMENTS 4

GENERAL MAINTENANCE 4

LINING THE MIXER 5

MIXER CLEANING 5

SAFETY 6

MIXER COMPONENTS 7

PARTS LIST 8

MECHANICAL DRAWINGS 10

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MIXER PERFORMANCE

MIXER PERFORMANCE
To gain the maximum performance potential from the mixing plant it is important to understand the
factors affecting the functioning of the mixer itself and to appreciate how different materials can affect
its performance.

The mixer is intended to handle tailings, sand or any other fine grade material. The paste blade type
arrangement of the mixer is not designed to process aggregate or lumpy material.

These mixers are continuous mixers, therefore they will only intermix and blend ingredients
concurrently fed into them. Consequently, any variation of ingredient feeds will produce a similar
variation in the mixture.

The measuring and feeding systems should be carefully designed and positioned to introduce all
components at the commencement of the mixing zone. Since the components (base material, cement
or other additives, and water) are introduced together, they are afforded the maximum opportunity for
intermixing during their passage through the mixer.

The continuous mixer, however, cannot re-introduce components which are not fed into it, nor can it
equalize a material feed which is erratic in its grading. Materials fed into the mixer non-uniformly will
leave it in substantially the same state.

If the mixer speed is allowed to drop significantly, due to overloading of the mixer, the power
consumption will also increase dramatically.

Both mixer rotor shafts are particularly timed by two very large spur gears at the input end to provide a
correct blade sequence.

The mixer utilises a retractable weir that can be hydraulically retracted to empty the mixer and for
cleaning purposes.

Over-sized or lumpy material should be separated and screen before entering the mixer. The mixer is
not designed to be a crusher and cannot completely crush lumpy material, although some shredding
of lumpy material can occur. Lumpy, inconsistent material feed may cause problems with mix quality
and result in an inferior final product.

Large objects must not be allowed to enter the mixing chamber. Normally mixing arms will break away
from the shaft before damage to the drive can occur.

‘Paste’ type mixer paddles ‘Unscreened’ Material

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FEEDER REQUIREMENTS

FEEDER REQUIREMENTS
Though most operators determine their desired feed rate against job requirements, there are many
other variables often not fully considered. Notwithstanding this, it is important that the mixing chamber
be kept full to effect a good homogeneous mix.

Aran mixers must have materials introduced at such a rate so as to maintain a full mixing chamber. If
insufficient materials are introduced, that is, if the feeder output rates are too low, the mixing action will
not be complete and poor results may occur.

It is recommended to run the plant at higher output rates for shorter periods than to run the plant at a
slower rate where insufficient mixing may result. As a general rule the plant should be run at or above
75% of the plant’s rated capacity. If the plastic index (p.i.) of the material is high then run the plant at
the maximum speed that can be comfortably produced by the plant.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
The ARAN Mixer is very robust and designed to work hard for extended periods. The mixer does
however require regular maintenance to retain this ability.
The following maintenance recommendations are based on a 40 hour week, operating under normal
conditions.

 Check the paddle faces for wear. Do not allow the paddles to wear far enough that they do
not effectively wipe the case anymore. If the paddles are allowed to wear excessively then the
sweep radius of the mixer is reduced, increasing the horsepower requirements. It is not
uncommon to have increased wear on the paddles at the entry point of the mixer.
 Check the condition of the rubber seals. These rubber seals can be easily replaced for wear.
 Check the condition of the front and rear bearings. A visual inspection should be made to
ensure there is no damage to the bearing or housing.
 Check the condition of the skirt rubbers at the discharge end.
 Check oil levels and bearing lubrication. Refer to the Lubrication chart for oil and greasing.
 Check the condition of the mixer poly end wall and roof liners.

Note: After the first four hours of operating the mixer, isolate the drive motors, then check and tighten
the paddle faces.

WARNING: Do not do any inspection or maintenance on the mixer unless the mixer drive motor has
been isolated and tagged.

Paddle face
Poly End Wall

Rubber seal
New Mixer Paddles

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LUBRICATION CHART

MIXER ITEM LUBRICANT QTY FREQUENCY

ARAN GEARBOX MOBIL SCH630 OIL 70 L 5000 hrs

ARAN GEARBOX MULTI PURPOSE GREASE 4 SHOTS DAILY
SEW MIXER GEARBOX AMPOL SP680 30 L 5000 hrs
TECO MIXER MOTOR MOTOR GREASE 2 SHOTS WEEKLY
INLET BEARINGS MULTI PURPOSE GREASE 4 SHOTS DAILY
CLEANOUT CONV. MULTI PURPOSE GREASE 4 SHOTS WEEKLY

LINING THE MIXER

LINING THE MIXER
Prior to running, the mixer should be lined. This is performed usually by running a small amount of a
fine grade material through the mixer. Sand is usually the most suitable material. This allows for a
bed of dry material to be in the mixer before and during mixing, to provide a wear surface, as well a
preventing a crust of hard material forming on the mixer floor. At the end of the run, this bed can
easily be removed using the cleanout conveyor which speeds up the mixer cleaning process.

MIXER CLEANING

MIXER CLEANING
The cleaning of the mixer both internally and externally is extremely important to the successful
operation of the plant. Cleaning of the mixer should be carried out on a daily basis or more regularly if
required to ensure the best performance from the mixer.

External Cleaning:
Using a high pressure washer, the outside of the mixer should be thoroughly cleaned. Particular
attention should be made to the "air gap" between the end of the mixer case and the gearbox. A build
up of material in this area could cause premature wearing to the seals and bearings.

Internal Cleaning:
Regular cleaning of the inside of the mixer is extremely important for preventing excessive paddle face
wear and increased motor load. The internal areas of the mixer mainly comprise of rubber and poly,
assisting in the easy removal of build up material.

Use the cleanout conveyor to break away the lining on the inside of the mixer and to discharge the
majority of the left over material. The mixer weir should be retracted before using the cleanout
conveyor.

When cleaning the mixer, it is necessary to remove all build up on the wear faces and the shaft using
a flat edge scraper. It may also be necessary to rotate the shafts to clear away the build up.

The side walls of the mixer should be cleaned using a scraper. The material on the bottom of the
mixer should be broken up as much as possible. A high pressure blaster should be used to remove all
left over material and to clean hard to remove left over material.

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SAFETY

SAFETY
Particular attention should be made to the safety aspects of mixers. If used incorrectly, these mixers
can be extremely dangerous.

The following safety guidelines should always be followed:

 Do not allow unauthorized personnel near the mixers.

 Do not tamper with the mixer door interlock switches.
 Do not run the mixer without all safety guards in place.
 Do not try to rotate the mixer shafts while the doors are open.
 Do not do any maintenance on the mixers unless the drive motors are isolated.
 Ensure that all relevant switches are "tagged" prior to any maintenance.
 Keep all walkways clear of any unnecessary objects.
 Keep the working area clean and free from oil and grease.

Before accessing the mixer, isolate and lock out the mixer drive isolation switch.

The mixer is accessed for cleaning and maintenance through the opening side walls or doors. These
doors are constructed from heavy rubber conveyor belting and mounted to articulating frames. They
are opened and closed by hydraulic cylinders. Keep well clear of opening and closing mixer doors. A
hand or arm carelessly placed when opening or closing a mixer door could be easily injured. Each
door is operated from a valve lever on the side to be opened or closed. It is in line of sight of the full
length of the door.

Some cleaning and maintenance activities require personnel to enter the mixer. These include
removal of hardened cement from the cement entry zone at the head of the transfer conveyor,
removal of hardened cement from the polyethylene mixer roof, replacement of wear faces,
replacement of broken mixer arms, or replacement of mixer lining sheets.

When a person enters the mixer an increased number of hazards are present. Each of the following
must be removed by isolation.

 Mixer Drives.
 Mixer Doors.
 Mixer Clean Out Conveyor Belt.
 Incoming material streams.
 Water pumps.

WARNING: Always make sure that someone who knows that you are in the mixer is nearby and will
watch for any potential hazard.

WARNING: Aran mixers incorporate measures to reduce noise from emitting sources as much as is
practical. When working around an operating mixer it may be necessary to wear hearing
protection.

WARNING: All electrical equipment must be assumed to be live and therefore dangerous if contact
is made with terminals or bare electrical conductors. Only qualified and licensed
electricians are to carry out work on mains voltage electrical equipment.

WARNING: Isolate and tag out all equipment before commencing work. Check that the isolation is
effective.

WARNING: Never work with electrical equipment while standing in water. Do not at any time spray
electrical equipment with water or liquids

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MIXER COMPONENTS

MIXER COMPONENTS
The APMM 610 LD mixer is made up of the following major components.

1.) Item: Mixer Case

Dwg. Reference: MPM7040A

Major Components:
i.) Mixer Door - RH Qty. 1 MPM7018B
ii.) Mixer Door - LH Qty. 1 MPM7019B
iii.) Mixer Roof Qty. 1 MPM0242A
iv.) Seal Plate 1 – Disch. Qty. 1 MPM0134A
v.) Seal Plate 2 – Disch. Qty. 1 MPM0135C
vi.) Mixer Weir Qty. 1 MPM0328A

2.) Item: Mixer Drive Train

Dwg. Reference: MPM0347A

Major Components:
i.) Motor Electric 90kW Qty. 1 MPM0347A-8
ii.) Gearbox R147 Qty. 1 MPM0347A-9
vi.) Coupling Gearflex Qty. 1 MPM0347A-4

3.) Item: Aran Mixer Gearbox

Dwg. Reference: MPM7020C

Major Components:
i.) Stub Shaft Qty. 2 MPM7020C-2
ii.) Spur Gear Qty. 2 MPM7020C-7
iii.) Bearing – Sph. Roller Qty. 2 MPM7020C-8
iv.) V-Ring Seal Qty. 2 MPM7020C-13
v.) Lip Seal Qty. 2 MPM7020C-14

4.) Item: Mixing Shafts

Dwg. Reference: MPM0325A

Major Components:
i.) Mixer Shaft - LH Qty. 1 MPM0326A
ii.) Mixer Shaft - RH Qty. 1 MPM0327A
iii.) Paddle - LH Qty. 60 MPM0322A
iii.) Paddle - RH Qty. 60 MPM0322A

5.) Item: Cleanout Conveyor

Dwg. Reference: MPM7028A

Major Components:
i.) Bearing – Pillow Block Qty. 2 MPM7028A-2
ii.) Pulley – Head Qty. 1 MPM7028A-3
iii.) Pulley – Tail Qty. 1 MPM7028A-4
iv.) Taper Lock – dia 45 Qty. 1 MPM7028A-6
v.) Taper Lock – dia 50 Qty. 1 MPM7028A-7

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PARTS LIST

PARTS LIST
MIXER LOCATION ITEM DWG. NO. QTY DESCRIPTION PART CODE

MIXER CASE 17 MPM7040A 8 WHEEL - FLANGE SW105P

1 MPM0169A 1 CHUTE - RUBBER MPM1169A
1 MPM0174A 2 CURTAIN - RUBBER MPM1174A
1 MPM0175A 1 CURTAIN - RUBBER MPM1175A
1 MPE0039A 1 RUBBER SCRAPER MPE0039A-1
1 MPE0039A 1 RUBBER SCRAPER MPE0039A-2
1 MPM0142B 1 RUBBER WALL - LH MPM0142B
1 MPM0139B 1 RUBBER WALL - RH MPM0139B
1 MPM0331A 1 WEIR - WALL RUBBER MPM0331A
19 MPM0328A 1 BELLOW, MOULDED, F 1095 NBR F 1095 NBR
1 MPM0346A 1 POLY ROOF PANEL 1 MPM0346A-1
2 MPM0346A 1 POLY ROOF PANEL 2 MPM0346A-2
1 MPE0028B 1 SEAL PLATE - POLY MPE0028B
1 MPE0029A 1 SEAL PLATE - POLY MPE0029A
1 MPM0134A 1 SEAL PLATE 1 - POLY MPM0134A
1 MPM0135B 1 SEAL PLATE 2 - POLY MPM0135B
25 MPM7040A 1 POWER UNIT, 2.2kW BC32220
47 MPM7040A 1 VALVE DIRECTIONAL - RH 1MDCV45/E
46 MPM7040A 2 VALVE DIRECTIONAL - LH 1MDCV45/E-PC
23 MPM7040A 2 CYLINDER HYDRAULIC 2"x 8" GS20A08
1 MPM0328A 1 CYLINDER HYDRAULIC 2"x 150mm GS20-150mm
1 MPE0040A 4 LOAD BINDER, 6.0mm 41228 O138 8404
2 MPE0040A 4 EYENUT M12 x 1.75 Pitch O1065158
3 MPE0040A 4 D SHACKLE 10mm D SHACKLE 10mm

1 MPD0079A 8 FLINGER RING - S/S MPD0079A

10 MPM0119B 2 PROXIMITY SWITCH CP40
23 MPM7040A 2 BEARING SPHERICAL ROLLER NSK22226
22 MPM7040A 2 HOUSING BEARING CFCN 22226*44

MIXER DRIVE TRAIN

8 MPM0347A 1 MOTOR 90KW 4 POLE 60Hz, 460V D280SCD
9 MPM0347A 1 GEARBOX R147AM280S R147AM280S
1 MPM0159C 1 COUPLING GEARFLEX MPM0159C
17 MPM7016C 104mm KEY 14mm WIDE x 9mm HIGH 14x9

1 MPM0206A 800mm KEY 20mm WIDE x 12mm HIGH 20x12

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MIXER LOCATION ITEM DWG. NO. QTY DESCRIPTION PART CODE

ARAN MIXER
GEARBOX
25 MPM7020B 1 CAP FILLER WITHOUT STRAINER ELFP 3F 10W
26 MPM7020B 1 GAUGE SIGHT LEVEL FSA25411/T/12
8 MPM7020B 2 BEARING SPHERICAL ROLLER 23130C
14 MPM7020B 8 SEAL LIP 170 ID TC 170/190/13A
30 MPM7020B 30 Litre OIL GEAR MOBILE 632. MOBIL 632
21 MPM7020B 12 MTRS "O" RING SEAL (ø3.5mm SECTION) 7062614A
15 MPM7020B 3 MTRS "O" RING SEAL (ø5.4mm SECTION) 7064418A
12 MPM7020B 4 MTRS "O" RING SEAL (ø7mm SECTION) 7066319A
43 MPM7020B 300mm KEY STEEL 36 WIDE x 20 HIGH 36x20
41 MPM7020B 2 SEAL V-RING V170A
13 MPM7020B 4 SEAL V-RING V275A
4 MPM7020B 2 LABYRINTH MALE MPM0028C
5 MPM7020B 2 LABYRINTH FEMALE MPM0029D-1
7 MPM7020B 2 SPUR GEAR AND HUB MPM0031C
9 MPM7020B 2 LABYRINTH & BEARING HOUSING MPM0032C
10 MPM7020B 2 LABYRINTH MALE DRIVE SIDE MPM0033C
11 MPM7020B 2 RING BEARING KEEPER MPM0034B
2 MPM0029E 2 SEALING RING MPM0029E-2
18 MPM7020B 32 WASHER BONDED PPM12

MIXING SHAFTS
1 MPM0325A 1 SHAFT LH - PASTE MIXER MPM0325A-1
1 MPM0325A 2 SHAFT RH - PASTE MIXER MPM0325A-2
1 MPM0204A 2 SHAFT STUB - GEARBOX END MPM0204A
1 MPD0042A 2 SHAFT STUB - DISCHARGE END MPD0042A
1 MPM0322A 64 PADDLE - CAST NI HARD RH MPM0322A/RH
2 MPM0322A 64 PADDLE - CAST NI HARD LH MPM0322A/LH

CLEANOUT CONV.
8 MPM7016C 1 GEAR REDUCER K77 MPM7016C-1
1 MPM0168A 1 SCRAPER - CLEANOUT CONVEYOR MPM1168A
1 MPM0145A 2 SKIRT - CLEANOUT CONVEYOR MPM0145A
1 MPM0062P 1 PULLEY - HEAD, CLEANOUT MPM0062P
1 MPM0063O 1 PULLEY - TAIL, CLEANOUT MPM0063O
6 MPM0066B 2 BEARING THRUST 17mm ID 51203
2 MPM7016C 4 BEARING PILLOW BLOCK UCPA 209, ID45
2 MPM7016C 4 PILLOW BLOCK PA209
9 MPM7016C 1 BELT 900 WIDE 3 PLY 1.5+3mm MPM7016C-9
6 MPM7016C 1 TAPER LOCK BUSH O8547808
7 MPM7016C 1 TAPER LOCK BUSH O8547808
16 MPM7016C 2 HRC COUPLING O1737301
16 MPM7016C 1 ELEMENT FOR HRC O1727308

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