Description

The BARTZ-Forkfix is designed for the use of thestandard 5-6t liquid metal crucibles. The Forkfix is a mobile tilting unitwhich can be connected to a standard fork lifter. With a special coupleequipment the forklifter can move and route the crucible to the targetposition. With a hand-control unit the crucible can be tilted so that via ancasting launder the liquid metal can be transferred into the furnace or a laundersystem.

Technical Data

·        Crucibledimension 6t                            Ø 1.900mm

·        Grossweight with aluminum crucible       12t

·        Weightof the Forkfix                            4,3t

·        Dimensionwithout crucible                     2,65 x2,75 x 2,40m

·        Hightwith crucible in tilting position        4.218mm

·        Tilting angle                                       max. 110°

·        Power connection (extern)                  380V

·        Diameter hydraulic cylinders                  120/70mm – stroke 1000mm

Characteristics

·        Coupleable to a standard forklifter

·        Connect and disconnect without leaving theforklifter

·        Highly mobile grade in cause of one-axis design

·        Strong steel structure – designed for casthouse

·        High safety grade according EN-Standard

·        Tilting speed adjustable – smooth tilting function